Mercedes Loza Gracia

Mercedes Loza Gracia

Mercedes Loza Gracia went to be with the Lord on Thursday, the 31st of October 2019 at the age of 91.  She was born on June 19, 1928 in Brownsville, Texas.


She is preceded in death by her husband, Martin Gracia, and her parents, Jose Loza and Viviana Esquivel.


She is survived by her children: Alfredo Rodriguez, R. Guadalupe, Lupita (Juan) Rosas, Ramiro (Alicia) Gracia, Rose Mary Guajardo, Antonio (Alicia) Gracia, Armando (Blanca) Gracia, David Gracia, Alberto Gracia, and Alicia Gracia.  Twenty-five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.


After high school, Mercedes was a paraprofessional at the first elementary school in Olmito.  She was a lifelong parishioner of Our Heavenly Father Catholic Church, and for many years, she served as the food distributor for the residents in Olmito. Mercedes was very active in politics, always calling and urging members of the community to vote.  She loved her family, adored her best friend, Sofia Atkinson, and appreciated her friends; amongst all, she cherished her children. Mercedes, along with her wonderfully eccentric, charming, and colorful sense of humor will be greatly missed.


The family would like to express their gratitude to her grandson, Johnny, her home health providers, Alma Garza and Norma Lara for helping ensure her comfort, Gloria Martinez from Alpine Day Care Center and the staff at Sunshine Haven for her hospitality and kindness.


Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2019 from 1 to 9 PM with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory-Flower Shop. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 12 PM at Our Heavenly Father Catholic Church with burial to follow at 1:00 PM Buena Vista Burial Park.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ramiro Gracia, Antonio Gracia, David Gracia, Armando Gracia, Johnny Guajardo and Christopher Gracia.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Martin Gracia, Michael Gracia, Leroy Gonzalez, Alfonso Gonzalez, and William Flores.

Services are under the guidance of Sunset Memorial funeral Home & Crematory-Flower Shop.

7 Comments

  • Ana & Paula Garza Posted October 31, 2019 6:15 pm

    Our deepest condolences to the family may she rip

  • Dan Sanchez & Family Posted October 31, 2019 9:43 pm

    Our deepest and most sincere condolences to you during this difficult time. May she Rest In Peace and the Lords perpetual light shine upon her.

  • Delma Cortez Posted November 2, 2019 11:52 am

    My condolences to the family. She will be missed.

  • Ann Marie Pedraca Posted November 2, 2019 3:13 pm

    Our deepest condolences to the Gracia Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.

    From Larry, Titos and Ann Marie.

    • Ann Marie Pedraza Posted November 2, 2019 3:14 pm

      Our deepest condolences to the Gracia Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.

      From Larry, Titos and Ann Marie

  • Martha and Daniel Perez Posted November 3, 2019 10:35 pm

    Lupe and Juan may the Lord wrap His loving arms around you and bring comfort to you and your family.. love you all

  • Angelica Posted November 4, 2019 8:51 pm

    I was saddened to hear of your family’s loss. I hope and pray for the well being of everyone who loved and knew her. I’m certain she will be greatly missed. Angelica C.

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