Ysidora "Dora" Pineda Blanchard

Ysidora Pineda Blanchard, 85, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, motherinlaw and friend entered into the glory of her eternal life on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at her daughters residence in Brownsville, Texas surrounded by her loving family.

Ysidora Dora was born in Brownsville, Texas. An accomplished student, she graduated from Brownsville High School. Her life became complete when she met the love of her life, her husband Bert Blanchard, at a familyowned fruit stand on Washington Street in Brownsville. On August 11, 1951, Dora and Bert were married. As a devoted wife, Dora faithfully traveled the world putting her family and her husbands military career first. After Berts retirement, they moved back to Brownsville to be close to their family. In Brownsville, Dora put countless smiles on the faces of the customers at Bates Cleaners as their receptionist. A devout Catholic, she was a parishioner at Mary Mother of the Church Parish since its inception. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Immaculate Heart of Mary 2448.

Dora lived for her family. Nothing brought more pleasure to her life than to spend her precious moments with the ones she loved. She instilled love of family and unity in her children and grandchildren. Dora was loving, kind, thoughtful, and generous to anyone needing a helping hand. Dora stole the show wherever she went, her beauty shined so bright. Dora was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by her family, friends, and all those fortunate to have known her.

Dora was preceded in death by a son, Bob Norman Blanchard her parents, Ysidora and Roman Pineda two sisters, Katie Shull and Andrea Pine Fernandez a brother, Gilbert Pineda a nephew, Noe Fernandez and a niece, Dahlia Pineda.

Left behind to eternally treasure their memories of her is her loving husband of 63 years, Bert M. Blanchard her son, Bernard L. Blanchard and his wife Lilly her daughter, Sandra Lynn Blanchard the five grandchildren that were her pride and joy, Shannon Jorge Green, Brandon Blanchard, Cassandra Blanchard, Sean Blanchard, and Deandra Blanchard and three greatgrandchildren whom she cherished, Christian, Sebastian, and Katie Green.

Dora will also be missed by her siblings, Roman Ninfa Pineda, Hubert Alejandra Pineda, Nina Lee Chandler, and Johnny Grace Pineda and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family members as well as her many friends.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. and continue through 9:00 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013, with the recitation of the holy rosary scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Monday evening, at St. Marys Catholic Church, 1914 Barnard Road. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at St. Marys Catholic Church with committal services following at Buena Vista Burial Park.

Brandon L. Blanchard, Sean D. Blanchard, Jimmy Fernandez, Gilbert Pineda, Javier F. Pineda, and Johnny Pineda are honored to be serving as Doras pallbearers. Christian B. Green and Sebastian C. Green will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Visitation

St. Marys Catholic Church
1914 Barnard Road
Brownsville, TX  78520
Monday, June 10, 2013
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Service

Rosary

St. Mary Mother of the Church
1914 Barnard Road
Brownsville, TX  78520
Monday, June 10, 2013
7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

St. Mary Mother of the Church
1914 Barnard Road
Brownsville, TX  78520
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

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