Maria "Manena" Magdalena Zavaleta

Maria Magdalena Zavaleta Lavios, 100, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, in Brownsville, TX, surrounded by her family.

Manena, as she was known to all, was a lifetime resident of Brownsville. She was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception and worked as a sales clerk first at Sears where she retired after 25 years of loyal and faithful service. After retiring from years Sears, Manena worked at Ransomes Jewelers.

Manena was preceded in death by her parents, Esperanza and Bruno Zavaleta and numerous other family members.

Manena is survived by her nephew, Bruno Rita Zavaleta and their children and numerous other nieces and extended family members.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. and continue through 9:00 p.m. with the recitation of the holy rosary at 7:00 p.m. today, Friday, January 10, 2014, at DarlingMouser Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2014, at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Committal services will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park.

Bruno Zavaleta III, Rolando Olvera, Roli Olvera, Michael Barron, Emilio Sanchez, and Gustavo Zavaleta are honored to be serving as Manenas pallbearers.

Manenas family would like to express their special thanks to Manenas guardian angels, Gilbert and Olga Ortiz, for all their special care. Tambin, les agradecemos con todo corazn a Lidia Loredo y su hijo Junior la atencin y cario que siempre le han brindado a nuestra Ta Manena. A final special thanks to Safe Haven Hospice ad Leonel Puga, RN, for his loving care.

Visitation

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Friday, January 10, 2014
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Service

Rosary

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Friday, January 10, 2014
7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Immaculate Conception Cathedral
1218 E. Jefferson St.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Saturday, January 11, 2014
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

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