Maria

Snaples

Maria Snaples, 80, passed away peacefully in Harlingen, Texas on Monday morning, April 21, 2025.

She was born on April 9, 1945, to Hilario Monreal and Oralia Garza in Harlingen, Texas. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother. Maria's warmth and kindness touched everyone who knew her.

Maria is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marion Wayne Snaples; cherished daughter, Sulema Valencia Garibay whose memories she carried close to her heart.

Maria was a woman of deep faith and a devoted churchgoer. Her love for gardening and baking was matched only by her joy in sharing those gifts with others. Whether she was tending to her flowers, making homemade pies, or hosting a holiday celebration, her home was always open, filled with laughter, love and the comforting smells of a home-cooked meal.

She is survived by her loving family to cherish her beautiful memory, three sons, Andres (Henrietta) Valencia, Mark Edward (Amanda) Tarnowski, Paul Albert (Irma) Tarnowski; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, all of whom brought immense joy to her life.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

A chapel service will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

A funeral procession for interment will follow at Harlingen- Combes Memorial Park Cemetery in Combes.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Maria Snaples have entrusted her funeral arrangements to Freddy & Lenny Elizondo - Funeral Directors/Owners at Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Avenue Harlingen, TX 78550. You may contact us at (956)364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com