Laurencia C. Guzman

Laurencia Carrasco Guzman, 88, entered into eternal rest on October 4, 2007 surrounded by her loving family at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuelita Carrasco and Albino Carrasco; her brothers Albino Carrasco II, Moises Carrasco, Noe Carrasco; a sister Leonor Carrasco, and her nephew Sam Carrasco.

Laurencia is survived by her sister-in-law Noemi Carrasco; nephews and nieces; Eleazar Esther Carrasco, Albino Josue Carrasco, III Lourdes of Brownsville, Noe Carrasco of Arizona, Moises Carrasco, II Inez, Leo Carrasco Luvey of Hebbronville, Texas, Rick Carrasco Jackie of Kemah, Texas, Yolanda Carrasco, Eunice Flores Herbert, and Noelia Carrasco all from Brownsville, Ruth Carrasco of Austin, Texas, Sylvia Carrasco of Dallas, Texas and many grand nephews and nieces.

She was born in La Sal Colorada, Texas but was a long time resident of Brownsville. She received certification as an instructor from Scarrett College in Nashville, TN and taught kindergarten for many years at El Buen Pastor Methodist School. She was devoted to her students and was overjoyed to see them and learn of their families and accomplishments. She was a third generation Methodist, a faithful and life long member of the United Methodist Women, and participated in leadership roles for her church and committees. She was a generous soul and dedicated her life to helping others through the Rio Grande Conference of the United Methodist Church and its missions. Her kind heart made her a favorite to both family and friends.

Laurencia was also a pioneer by being a woman in business. She was a Co-Owner, along with her brother Albino and sister Leonor, of Carrascos Auto Accessory Supply, a successful business in downtown Brownsville for many years. Her days were spent helping to run the family business, enjoying the company of her Mother and Sister, and volunteering at El Buen Pastor Iglesia Metodista.

Tia will be missed by all who knew her but we will carry her in our hearts until we see our loved ones in the home of our heavenly Father.

The family extends their appreciation to Laurencias doctors and staff for the care and kindness shown to her throughout her illness. We are also grateful to friends who in their compassion shared their time and prayers with her.

Friends wishing to make memorial donations may make them to El Buen Pastor Iglesia Metodista, 435 Boca Chica Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78520.

Visitation will be held at Darling Mouser Funeral Home on Saturday October 6th from 1pm to 7pm and on Sunday October 7th from 1pm to 6:30pm with a Prayer Service to commence at 7pm.

Funeral Service will be celebrated at 10am on Monday, October 8th, 2007 at El Buen Pastor Iglesia Metodista and will be officiated by the Reverend Pedro Carlos Garcia of Brownsville and the Reverend Abraham Ramirez of Austin, Texas. Immediately following the service, she will be laid to rest at the Buena Vista Burial Park Mausoleum.

Serving as pallbearers will be Albino Josue Carrasco, III, Eleazar Carrasco, Leo Carrasco, Ruben Carrasco, Herbert Flores, and Daniel Tijerina.

You may offer condolences to Laurencias family online at www.darling-mouser.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520 956 546-7111.
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Visitation

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Saturday, October 6, 2007
1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Service

Prayer Service

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Sunday, October 7, 2007
7:00 p.m.

Funeral Service

Iglesia Metodista Unida El Buen Pastor
435 Boca Chica Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Monday, October 8, 2007
10 a.m.

Cemetery

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

Memorial Contributions

Iglesia Metodista Unida El Buen Pastor
435 Boca Chica Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520