August 14, 1938 — May 26, 2026
Celia Hinojosa, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at the age of 87, surrounded by all her family. She was born on August 14, 1938, to Juan Rodriguez and Carolina De La Fuente. Celia was a very selfless and giving person who always put the needs of others before her own. Her kindness, generosity, and loving heart touched everyone who knew her. She was also a woman of deep faith whose prayers and devotion guided her throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rodolfo Hinojosa, her parents, Juan Rodriguez and Carolina De La Fuente, and several brothers and sisters.
Celia is survived by her devoted son, Jaime Hinojosa (Norma), and her daughter, Sara Alaniz (Tony), who were the love of her life. She was a proud grandmother of six and cherished great-grandmother of nine. She is also survived by her brothers, one sister, nieces, nephews, and many other family members and friends who will forever treasure her memory.
Visitation will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Brownsville, Texas, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m.
Chapel service will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., with interment to follow at 12:00 p.m. at Guillen Community Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Laura and Mari, who always treated Celia like a princess with their love, kindness, and care.
Celia’s love, strength, and devotion to her family will never be forgotten. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Services have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Brownsville, Texas. 657 Springmart Boulevard, Brownsville, Texas, 78526. For more information, please call (956) 350-8485.
To send flowers or a plant to the family in memory of Mrs. Celia R. Hinojosa, please visit https://shalomflorals.com or call (956) 572-3872.
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
Visitation:
1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Holy Rosary:
6:00 p.m.
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
The chapel opens at 8:00 a.m.
Chapel Service
11:00 a.m.
Interment:
12:00 p.m.
Guillen Community Cemetery
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