Mary "China" Figirova

Mary “China” Figirova of Edna passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, at the age of 83. She was born April 9, 1930, in Edna to the late Francisco and Cornelia Garcia Figirova.
    Mary was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, whom will be missed dearly. Her time on earth was cherished by all that knew her.
    She is survived by her daughters, Antonia “Toni” Giron of Fayetteville, N.C, Cookie Cruz and husband Albert of El Campo, Mary Ann Figirova of El Campo and Loretta Hernandez and husband Rodrigo of Edna; sons, Joe Figirova Jr. and wife Alice of Edna and Hilario Figirova of Edna; sisters, Cornelia Ochoa of Victoria and Connie Menchaca of Victoria; brother, Tony Cavazos of Edna; grandchildren, Marisol, Arlette, Melissa, Tony, Casey, Jason, Elizabeth, Jon Paul, Jennifer, Jake, Tracy, Carlos, Danielle, J.R., Juan, Brianna, Kimmi and 21 great-grandchildren.
    Mary is preceded in death by her parents; husband Joe Figirova Sr.; sisters, Concha Gonzales, Juanita Cavozos, Lupe Sanchez and Celedonia Figirova; brothers, Chano Cavazos, Steve Cavazos Sr., Manuel Cavozos, Frank Cavazos and Raymond Cavazos; and granddaughter Jaime.
    Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6  at Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna, with rosary to follow. Mary was a member of The Catholic Daughters and they will be reciting a rosary at 9:30 a.m. before the Mass at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Latin American Cemetery of Edna with Rev. Michael Petering officiating.
    Pallbearers will be Tony Molina, Anthony Molina, Jon Paul Hernandez, Jake Lucas Hernandez,  Carlos Figirova and Juan Figirova.
    Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.