Otilia Cruz Fonseca

McAllen - Otilia Cruz Fonseca, 85, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014 at Colonial Manor Nursing Center of McAllen. Otilia was born December 13, 1928 in Rio Grande City, Texas. She is the daughter of the late Dionicio and the late Felipa (Garza) Cruz. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe L. Fonseca in 1985; daughter, Rachel Fonseca De Leon in 1987; two sons, Rene G. Fonseca, Sr. in 2005 and Rogelio J. Fonseca in 2012.

She is survived by two sons: Ray (Laura) Fonseca of California and Ruben P. (Rosemary) Fonseca of McAllen; two daughters: Rosie Fonseca Singleterry of McAllen and Becky (Juan) Saldaña of McAllen; one brother: Pablo Cruz of Edinburg; 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm Wednesday, August 13, 2014 with a rosary being recited at 7:00 pm at Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, August 14, 2014 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in McAllen. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen. www.riverafuneralhomes.net