Gregoria Covarrubias
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Gregoria R. Covarrubias, of Edna, passed away Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 at the age of 97. She was born in McQueeney, on March 25, 1918, to the late Juan Riojas and Jesusa Ricondo Riojas.
She was a devoted housewife for many years. Gregoria touched the hearts of everyone who knew her. She was also a loving aunt, sister and friend who will be missed dearly.
Gregoria is survived by her loving nieces and nephews, Laura Covarrubias Lopez and Ray Herrera Jr., Irene De Los Santos and Robert, Johnny Martinez, Joe Covarrubias and Donna, Alonzo Covarrubias and Edward Covarrubias and Stephanie.
Gregoria is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 71 years, Andrew Covarrubias; eight brothers and sisters.
Visitation was held on Sunday, Aug. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. with a rosary recited at 7 p.m.in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral mass was held on Monday, Aug. 31, at 10:30 a.m., in the St. Agnes Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael Petering officiating. Burial followed in the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna.
Pallbearers were Johnny Martinez, Joe Covarrubias, Edward Covarrubias, Ingnacio Covarrubias, Jr., Ray Herrera and Angel Lopez. Honorary pallbearers were nieces and nephews, David Rose and Mark Rose.
Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
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