Emma H. Herrera, 82, of Mercedes, Texas a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother was called to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was born on April 28, 1938 in Santa Maria, Nuevo Leon Mexico, the daughter of late Theodora Esquivel and Silverio Venegas. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Eleodoro Herrera.
Emma H. Herrera was the matriarch of her family and raised 13 children and 36 grandchildren. She was a woman of deep faith, who modeled her life after Jesus Christ. She had a kind spirit and wouldn’t hesitate to give you the shirt off her back. She was unbelievably compassionate; her heart and her generosity knew no bounds. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Emma loved holidays and family get-togethers; any chance to spend time with family was important to her. Her door was always open, and the food was always plentiful; you could always count on her fresh tortillas and beans. She will be remembered by her love, faith, her warmth, and positive outlook on life. We love you and you will be missed.
She is preceded in death by her son Hector Herrera and daughter Brenda Herrera. She is survived by her husband Eleodoro Herrera and children, Arturo (Graciela), Lidia, Ana Maria (Gregorio), Petry (Felix), Noe, Jose S (Sylvia), Eleodoro, Emma, San Martin (Darlene), Domingo (Diblain), Andrea (Carlos), Diana (Ulysses), 36 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.
Visitation Services for Emma will be held Monday, August 10, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm at Funeraria Del Angel Highland Funeral Home located at 6705 N FM 88 in Weslaco, Texas. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 9:00 AM at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco, Texas.
Serving as pallbearers are Ramiro Salazar , Gregorio De Leon III , Mauro Villegas Jr., Jose Herrera Jr. , Noe Herrera Jr. And Ernesto De Leon .
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangelhighland.com for the Herrera family.
