Irene Valdez Nieto

Irene Valdes Nieto, longtime resident of Rio Grande City,Texas, passed away on August 14, 2026 at San Diego California HospiceCare Parkview home at the age of 90. Born on November 22, 1935, in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Juan Valdes Piña and Eva Nieto Cabello.Grew up in Mexico City, Mexico, with a second-grade level of education. She was a wonderful mother, housewife, and volunteer her time to local schools and community events. She was well known for her driving her green Volkswagen beetle through decades in town and the Rio Grande Valley. She had a passion for dancing cha-cha-Chas, Cumbias, and flamenco. She also loved gardening, arts and crafts, music, interior design, fashion, movies, travel, and family venues. She was preceded in death by Eloy Humberto Davila Garza, life partner and father of her children. Survivors include: Edwardo Davila Senior, Mara Davila, grandchildren; Carlos, Elizabeth, Edgar, Evelyn, and Erica Davila. Retired Major Eva Irene Owen (Davila), William E Owen III, grandchildren: Antonio Olivarez IV, Aaron Olivarez, and Abraham Olivarez.Juan Humberto Davila, Yvonne Davila, grandchild; Cristian Davila.And a total of 22 beautiful great-grandchildren. She will be remembered for her love of life, resilience, influence, and support to her beloved children whom all three served the United States Armed Forces, and grandchildren who are actively serving. A service will be held on November 23rd, 2026 (Monday)at Sanchez Funeral Home from 8:00 am- 10:45 am, followed by a church Mass at 11:00 am at our Immaculate Conception Church and final resting place at La Paz Cemetery at 12:00 pm.