Mary Elizabeth Vega

McAllen ~ Mary Elizabeth Vega, 41, went with the Lord on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Mary was born on December 14, 1979. Mary graduated from McAllen High School in 1998. For many years, Mary worked diligently to create the most well crafted events at Quinta Mazatlan, including dozens of weddings and recently had moved to assist at the McAllen Public Library. She utilized her organizational skills to serve her church community as well. Mary was a Sunday school teacher, a Vacation Bible School organizer and MC, a Noche Aleluya MC and a Marriage Retreat team member. Mary's love for family travel also benefitted from her resourcefulness. Disney cruises and weekend trips to San Antonio were staples in the family's life because of Mary. She always ensured that everyone who wanted to join in, could. Mary was a doting mother and wife. Her girls were her jewels, and the whole world had to know it. Nothing could make Mary beam more brightly than sharing a story about the latest accomplishment from her daughters. Mary and Eddie truly were best friends. Their marriage was full of love, trust, admiration, and natural respect. Each always searching for ways to make the other smile. Mary's faith was steadfast and all encompassing. Her family takes solace in knowing that one day, through faith, they will be reunited.

Mary will always be remember for being genuine and for treating everyone with love, kindness, and respect. She was known to light up any room with her beaming smile. Mary was a true fan of the Dallas Cowboys and would root for them every Sunday. She loved making people smile and learning new things. She enjoyed spending as much time with her husband and daughters. She was passionate about everything she did and was a servant of our Lord. She was a generous person who always looked for ways she could give a helping hand. She dedicated more than 10 years working for the City of McAllen.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband: Eduardo Vega; her daughters: Valerie Vega,, Natalie Danielle Vega and Marie Isabella Vega; her parents, Juan Jose Rodriguez and Anastacia Rodriguez; siblings: Lucia Proctor, Jose Elias Rodriguez, and Moises Rodriguez; father-in-law: Arnulfo Vega; mother-in-law: Olga Lydia Coss; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: David Alston Proctor, Lizeth Rodriguez, Diana Karina Vega, Jessica Vega and Jose Arnulfo Vega; nieces and nephews: Aaron Elias Rodriguez, Micco Vicente Proctor, Rodolfo Mendoza, Eulogio Salazar, Kayla Saldaña, Jazzy Saldaña and Nathaniel Vega. 

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, January 19, 2021 with a services at 6:30 pm at Rivera Funeral Home, 1901 Pecan Blvd., McAllen. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in McAllen. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen. 

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