Galdina Mireles

On July 3, a legend passed away. Galdina Melndez Mireles died at the age of 98. She is survived by her daughters and sons, Virginia Vega, Frank Jr., Tony John, and Leonarda. She is also survived by her sister, Virginia Lartigue, and her brother, John Torres. Her husband, Frank C. Mireles and her son, Manuel M. Mireles preceded her in death.

Her children, brother and sister, brotherinlaw, daughters and sonsinlaw, nieces, 10 grandchildren, nephews and 21 greatgrandchildren mourn the loss of a sister, mother, aunt, motherinlaw, and grandmother. At the same time, they celebrate the moments and years in which she enriched their lives.

Galdina was born in Villa de Reyes, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. At a very early age, she migrated with her family to the U.S.A. She lived in the Midwest until she married her husband, Frank Carrera Mireles. They came to live in Brownsville where she was a very active member of the community. She was a woman for all seasons caring, loving, hard working, and extremely creative. She volunteered whenever asked and helped when needed. Her positive attitude, her ability to listen, motivate, and encourage had something to do with her almost living a century.

Galdina was, indeed, a great individual, an independent spirit, and a most devout Catholic. We celebrate her life for she inspired many. May she rest in peace in the Lords House.

Viewing will be from 12 to 6 P.M. on Friday, July 6, with the family greeting friends beginning at 6:00 P.M. and the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 P.M.at DarlingMouser Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be at St. Marys Catholic Church on Saturday, July 07, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. Burial will be at Buena Vista Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Frank Mireles, Jr., Tony John Mireles, Efren G. Vega, Delano Mireles, Ricky Vega, Michael Mireles and Chris Castillo.

Visitation

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Friday, July 6, 2012
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Service

Rosary

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Friday, July 6, 2012
7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

St. Mary Mother of the Church
1914 Barnard Road
Brownsville, TX  78520
Saturday, July 7, 2012
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Buena Vista Burial Park
5 McDavitt Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78521