Maria Magdalena

Juarez Ryan

Maria Magdalena Juarez Ryan, age 87, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. She was born July 23, 1933 in Rio Hondo, Texas to Jose and Blasita Sandoval Juarez.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose A. and Blasita S. Juarez; her spouse, Alberto Castillo; loving husband Jeremiah F. Ryan; three brothers, Isabel, Ismael, and Rodolfo Juarez; five sisters, Lupita Juarez, Adela J. Anzaldua, Josefina J. Carrizalez, Jesus J. Ochoa, and Elida J. Cortez.

She leaves to cherish her beautiful memory her loving daughter, Doris A. Pequeno (James); her wonderful grandsons, Navy MMN2 Daniel A. Zamora Jr. (Victoria), DiaDiem Hoffa Pequeno (Liz), SinGin Evanru Pequeno, BonScott Cianci Pequeno; daughter, Debbie Ann Davis (Hilario); and grandchildren, Vanessa L. Moreno, Timothy E. Davis, and Hilario Romero Jr. She is also survived by her siblings, Antonia J. Mehaffey, Rosita Leal, Eudelia J. Herrera, Leonardo Juarez (Santos), Narciso Juarez (Maria Luisa).

Her daughters would like to send special thanks to the nurses in the comfort care unit, Carla, Tammaria, and Rosa; and the doctors at VBMC, Kindred Hospice, Amedysis Hospice, Retama Manor, and Trinity Funeral Home.

Mom was loved and cherished by all. She was a loving, caring, and friendly soul. She adored her grandchildren and the love of the outdoors. She was the best daughter, mother, and grandmother a family could ask for. Her last words were, "We will get through this." We love you mom and miss you, go rest with the angels.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm with a prayer service of the Holy Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

Chapel Service will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 10:00 am at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memoria Park Cemetery in San Benito, Texas.

Due to COVID-19, ALL individuals must wear face coverings or masks and all persons shall institute social distancing of a minimum space of 6 feet apart.

Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550. www.trinityfunerals.com.