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Elma Fuentes

February 4, 1935 — November 11, 2022

Rio Grande City

Elma Fuentes, 87, went into eternal rest Friday, November 11, 2022 peacefully surrounded by family. Elma was preceeded in death by her parents Cruz Garza, Sr and Guadalupe R. Garza from Los Villarreales Ranch and her siblings Evangelina G. Galvan, Rogerio Garza Sr, Leonel Garza Sr, Estela G. Muniz, Rene H. Garza Sr, Baby Cruz Garza Jr, Maria Guadalupe G. Alvarez, Raul R. Garza Sr, Alicia G. Perez and Jose Maria Garza Sr. Elma is survived by her children Sylvia (Lauro) Clarke Jr, Ruben Fuentes, Roque (Sheryl) Fuentes and Javier (Susan) Fuentes, 5 grandchildren, Rachel (Neil) Wallace, Jessica Fuentes, Lindsey Fuentes, Melanie Fuentes and, Victoria Fuentes. 5 great-grandchildren, Amari, Addison, Ava, Cameron and Jordan, and step grandchildren Lorie, Leslie, Lauro III and, Leeroy. numerous nieces and nephews. Surviving Siblings Josefina G Gonzalez, Cruz Garza Jr. (Diana) and, Minerva G. Rodriguez.  Elma worked with Rio Grande City CISD as a Teacher Aide for 26 years until her retirement and enjoyed reading, gardening and spending time with family. Elma will be greatly missed.

 

RIO~ ELMA FUENTES WAS CALLED TO BE WITH THE LORD ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022.. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE. SANCHEZ FUNERAL HOME OF RIO GRANDE CITY WILL BE TAKING CARE OF HER FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.

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