Mary Alice

"Licha" Tapia

Mary Alice "Licha" Lerma-Tapia, 86, entered eternal rest on July 13, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas.

She was born on December 11,1938 to Nicolas Lerma and Isabel Leandro Lerma in San Benito, Texas.

Licha was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed spreading the word of God, giving to those in need, baking, playing softball and spending time with her friends and family. She was a dedicated fan of the San Benito Greyhounds, San Antonio Spurs and Texas Rangers.

She is preceded in death by her father, Nicolas Lerma; her mother, Isabel Leandro Lerma; husband, Roberto Tapia; son, Roberto Tapia Jr.; brother, Rene Lerma; sister, Carmen Ramirez.; brothers-in-law, Adan Saldana, Adalberto Ramirez, Armando Tapia; sisters-in-law, Maria "Cuca" Lerma, Olga Garcia.

Licha leaves behind to cherish her loving memory, her daughter, Biddy Tapia- Flores; grandsons, Roberto Tapia III (Meghan), Gregory Rene Tapia (Krystal); granddaughters, Jennifer Nicole Rangel (John David), Marisa Renee Flores, Addie Flores; great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Elijah Tapia, Jamie Nicole Tapia, Emma Renee Tapia, Jazlynn Rose Rangel, Willow Marie Tapia, Sophia Mae Tapia; sister, Socorro Saldana; brothers, Gilberto Lerma and Edmundo Garcia (Dolores); brothers-in law Abelardo Tapia Jr. (Carol), Apolonio Garcia (Olga); sister-in law, Norma Burkhart (Ross), Flora Tapia (Armando) and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will take place on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with a prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. July 26, 2025, at the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Harlingen, Texas.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Maria A. Tapia have entrusted her funeral arrangements to Freddy and Lenny Elizondo, funeral directors/owners of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550.  You may contact us at (956)364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com.