Elva Medina

 Elva Medina

April 7, 1952 – February 23, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elva Medina, a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, friend and dedicated community servant, who left this world on February 23, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by her family. Elva graced this earth for 72 beautiful years, bringing warmth, compassion, and steadfast love to all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; Simon and Juanita Medina †, and her sister, Rosario Perez †.  Left to cherish her memory are her children; Rosanna (Milton) Lynn Jr., Leopoldo (Janie) Luera III and Rebecca Luera (Manuel) Chavez; grandchildren; Kayleigh Dueñes, Anabella Chavez, Milton Lynn III and Miles Lynn; Brothers: Rafael (Sandra †) Medina, Simon (Ada) Medina Jr., Orlando (Rosario) Medina and Roberto (Nanette) Medina, and brother-in-law; Severino Perez as well as numerous other relatives, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

With a firm belief in the power of community and faith, Elva served faithfully as a Benefits Coordinator for the Diocese of Laredo for over 20 years. Her commitment to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas began on June 17, 2009, when she took on the role of District Deputy, a position from which she uplifted many, fostering a deep sense of connection and purpose among her peers. Elva was known for her genuine warmth, her zest for life, and an insatiable love for shopping and attending events organized by the Catholic Daughters, activities that brought her immense joy and allowed her to forge lifelong friendships. Above all, it was her role as a grandmother that brought her immeasurable happiness; she treasured the moments spent with her grandchildren, weaving a tapestry of love that will endure in their hearts.

As we gather to commemorate Elva’s extraordinary life, may we find comfort in the joy she spread and the strength of our shared memories. Let us hold her spirit close, celebrating the love that continues to fill our hearts.

The family will be receiving condolences on Sunday evening, March 2, 2025 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd.; where a Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary will commence at 7 p.m.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Monday morning, March 3, 2025 departing at 8:30 a.m. from Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m.

Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the family plot of the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. 

Pallbearers will be: Carl Medina, Joseph Medina, Simon Medina III, Vanessa Medina, Robert Medina Jr., And Milton Lynn III

You may express your condolences, share your favorite memories, and sign the guestbook online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041; (956)722-8850.