Official Obituary of
Gloria V. Diaz
February 9, 1932 ~ January 15, 2015 (age 82) 82 Years Old
Gloria Diaz Obituary
GLORIA DIAZ
You have been enlightened by Christ.
Walk always as children of the light and keep the flame of faith alive in your hearts.
When the Lord comes, may you go out to meet him with all the saints in the heavenly kingdom.
(Catholic Baptismal Rite)
Gloria Diaz, 82, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 15, 2015 in McAllen. Daughter of the late Ignacio Vela and Andrea Zamora Vela, Gloria is survived by her devoted husband: Heberto M. Diaz, Sr.; her children: Monsignor Heberto Diaz, Jr., Fernando Diaz, and Marissa Diaz; her sister: Esperanza Guerrero, six grandchildren and three great-grand-children.
A quiet soul and generous spirit, Gloria developed a variety of activities and interests. She enjoyed camping, traveling and cooking. Always cognizant of the holiness of the human person, she valued relationships with family and friends. This was especially evident in the manner in which she lived her vocation of married life. Her love and commitment to Heberto, her husband of fifty-five years, inspired in him such passionate devotion that he visited Gloria faithfully every day of her years at Las Palmas Nursing Center.
Above all else, Gloria was a woman of faith and service. She was a charter member of the area's Catholic Daughters of America. She contributed time and talent through her work with the Ladies' Club of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Her ministry as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion modeled for others a deep reverence for the Body and Blood of Christ, while her service as a catechist engendered respect and longing for God among youth of all ages. Enlightened by Christ, Gloria kept the flame of faith alive in her heart and earnestly shared its light with her children.
The Diaz family extends its thanks to the health care providers who took care of Gloria, and to the many people who have prayed for and supported them throughout her illness.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help in McAllen.
Viewing for Mrs. Gloria Diaz will be held from 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen. A rosary will be held at 7:00 pm Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in McAllen. The funeral Mass will be presided by her son, Msgr. Heberto Diaz, Jr. at Our Lady of Perpetual Catholic Church in McAllen, TX on Monday, January 19, 2015 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in McAllen, TX. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen. www.riverafuneralhomes.net
You have been enlightened by Christ.
Walk always as children of the light and keep the flame of faith alive in your hearts.
When the Lord comes, may you go out to meet him with all the saints in the heavenly kingdom.
(Catholic Baptismal Rite)
Gloria Diaz, 82, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 15, 2015 in McAllen. Daughter of the late Ignacio Vela and Andrea Zamora Vela, Gloria is survived by her devoted husband: Heberto M. Diaz, Sr.; her children: Monsignor Heberto Diaz, Jr., Fernando Diaz, and Marissa Diaz; her sister: Esperanza Guerrero, six grandchildren and three great-grand-children.
A quiet soul and generous spirit, Gloria developed a variety of activities and interests. She enjoyed camping, traveling and cooking. Always cognizant of the holiness of the human person, she valued relationships with family and friends. This was especially evident in the manner in which she lived her vocation of married life. Her love and commitment to Heberto, her husband of fifty-five years, inspired in him such passionate devotion that he visited Gloria faithfully every day of her years at Las Palmas Nursing Center.
Above all else, Gloria was a woman of faith and service. She was a charter member of the area's Catholic Daughters of America. She contributed time and talent through her work with the Ladies' Club of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Her ministry as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion modeled for others a deep reverence for the Body and Blood of Christ, while her service as a catechist engendered respect and longing for God among youth of all ages. Enlightened by Christ, Gloria kept the flame of faith alive in her heart and earnestly shared its light with her children.
The Diaz family extends its thanks to the health care providers who took care of Gloria, and to the many people who have prayed for and supported them throughout her illness.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help in McAllen.
Viewing for Mrs. Gloria Diaz will be held from 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen. A rosary will be held at 7:00 pm Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in McAllen. The funeral Mass will be presided by her son, Msgr. Heberto Diaz, Jr. at Our Lady of Perpetual Catholic Church in McAllen, TX on Monday, January 19, 2015 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in McAllen, TX. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen. www.riverafuneralhomes.net
Cemetery Details
Roselawn Cemetery
1201 S. Main
McAllen, TX, 78501
McAllen, TX, 78501
Visitation
JAN 18. 1:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Rivera Funeral Home
1901 Pecan
McAllen, TX, US, 78501
Service
JAN 19. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
2209 Kendlewood Ave.
McAllen, TX, US, 78501
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