Maria Emma Castro, age 88, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2011 in a local hospital. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Lawrence Soler officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 20, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Connally/ Compton Funeral Directors Chapel.
Maria was born on February 26, 1923 to Francisco and Concha Rivera Segovia in Rosebud, Texas. She married Antonio Castro in May 9, 1944 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Waco. Maria was a long time resident of Waco and retired seamstress. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, First Spanish Assembly of God and in good standing with Mutualista Mexicanos De Jornaleros.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Concha Segovia; husband, Antonio Castro; sister, Florence Duarte; brothers, Francisco Segovia, Roy Veracruz and Enrique Veracruz.
Those left behind to cherish Maria’s memories include son, Tony Castro and wife, Renee LaSalle of Los Angeles, CA; daughter, Dora Rodriguez and husband, Pat of Austin; granddaughter, Angela Dawn Rodriguez of Dallas; grandsons, Robert Rodriguez of Houston, Trey LaSalle-Castro and Ryan LaSalle-Castro both of Los Angeles, CA; brother, Jesse Segovia and wife, Modesta of Waco; sisters, Reyna Ursua and husband, Luciano of Waco and Lydia Perez of Waco; sister-in-law, Matilda Castro of Waco; numerous nephews, nieces and God-children.
Pallbearers: Roma Chapa, Felix Ursua, Jimmy Duarte, Leon Lucinares, Mario Segovia and Matthew Campos; Honorary Pallbearers: Matilda Castro, Opie Chapa, Lillie Martinez, First Spanish Assembly of God and Mutualista Mexicanos De Jornaleros
Condolences may be offered at Connally-Compton.com.
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