Mario T.

Magana, Sr.

Mario T. Magana Sr., 62, entered the Lord's heavenly kingdom on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.

Mario was born on January 19, 1961 in Harlingen, Texas to Juan Magana Sr. & Juanita Tristan Magana.

He was a lifelong resident of Harlingen and a retiree of the Rainbo Baking Company and TSTC. Mario was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church, he loved his Chevy truck, he enjoyed woodworking, yardwork, liked barbecuing, and listening to music. Most of all, he loved being a grandfather to his grandchildren whom he adored.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Martin Magana.

To cherish his wonderful memory, Mario leaves behind his loving wife of 40 years, Celia C. Magana; children, Vanessa Marie Gomez (Max), Mario Magana Jr. (Martha), Clarissa Gomez (Edgar), & Julissa Magana (Shelton Garcia); grandchildren, Jaden Gomez, Manolo Magana, Mirabel Magana, & Luka Gomez; siblings, Manuela, Juan Jr., Sylvia, Gracie, Pete, Frank, & Marta; and numerous relatives & friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

Funeral service will be Friday, February 3, 2023 and will depart Trinity Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. mass of Christian burial at Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

Interment will follow to Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in La Feria.

Honored to serve as his pallbearers will be Jaden M. Gomez, Erick Gomez, Martin Magana, Raymond Obregon, Christopher Obregon, Robert Partida Jr., Rolando Olivo Jr., and Ruben Cabello.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 East Harrison Avenue Harlingen, Texas 78550 (956)364-2444. www.trinityfunerals.com