Elvira De La Garza Obituary
We bid farewell to Elvira De La Garza of Edinburg, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 5, 2025 at the age of 94. Elvira De La touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Pedro Guerra and Librada Guerra; her husband Jesse; her daughter Dr. Norma Alonzo; and her siblings, Porfirio Guerra (Buda), Adela G. Saenz (San Antonio), Cipriano Guerra (Mission), Peter F. Guerra of Erie, PA, Eva Castro (Austin), Ismael Guerra of Paterno, CA, Adan Guerra (Mission), Estella G. Salinas (Mission) and Jose Alfredo "Chacho" Guerra of Turlock, CA.
She is survived by: her children, Dr. Andrew (Donna Joule), Peter (Alma), Helen Santiago (Tommy) and John; her son-in-law Roland Alonzo; her grandchildren, Nicholas (Elizabeth Mayne), Dominic, Matthew Alonzo (Kaylee) of Clarksville, TN, Phillip Alonzo of Edinburg, TX, Nathan Santiago (Ashley) of Edinburg, TX, Gina and Carly; her great grandchildren, Anna Alonzo and Lucy Alonzo; and her sister Lydia.
Visitation was held on Monday, March 10th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Memorial Funeral Home - Edinburg (208 E Canton Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539). A rosary was held on Monday, March 10th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 11th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church (114 W Fay St, Edinburg, TX 78539). A burial was held on Tuesday, March 11th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Valley Memorial Gardens (3605 N Taylor Rd, Mission, TX 78573).
