Leonarda “Noni”Martinez Calderon

Leonarda “Noni”Martinez Calderon

Leonarda Martinez Calderon known to many as “Loña†or “Noniâ€, was a Brownsville resident originally from San Benito, TX.  She entered into eternal rest at home surrounded by loved ones on March, 26, 2020.  She passed away two days shy of her 97th birthday.

She is preceded in death by her husband Eugenio Calderon (+).

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Leonarda “Loña†lived in Illinois for many years before returning home to the Rio Grande Valley. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved to play Chalupa, Bingo and especially loved to make and wear jewelry.

The family would especially like to thank Letty (her caretaker) and family for caring and loving her as their own in her last few years.


Visitation will be held on Sunday March 29, 2020 from 10 AM to 5 PM with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 2:30 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. 657 Springmart Blvd. Brownsville, TX 78526.

Graveside service will be held on Monday, March 30, 2020 at 10:30 AM at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito, TX. Services are under the guidance of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Crematory-Flower Shop. 9956) 350-8485

Due to COVID-19 disaster declaration, Brownsville City and Cameron County guidelines and ordinances, limited occupancy rules apply to all gathering including at the funeral parlor and cemetery. A limit of 10 people is under effect and will stand until the quarantine is lifted.

Please visit https://www.cob.us/2066/Coronavirus-Updates for more information and/or details

1 Comment

  • Gloria Gomez Posted March 29, 2020 9:55 pm

    Rest in Peace Tia, we are going to miss you.

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