Guadalupe Parra

It is with great sadness that the family of Guadalupe Parra announces her passing.

Guadalupe Parra, 90, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.

Guadalupe Parra was born in Laredo, Texas and devoted her life to her faith and her family. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who lived a simple but full life and was known for her warm and compassionate personality. Many knew her as “Grandma Lupe” because of her selfless ability to love and nurture anyone who came into her life. She enjoyed attending gatherings and celebrations and loved holidays because it brought together family and friends. Grandma Lupe always had a smile on her face and laughter in her heart. She was a strong woman and a devout follower of the Virgen de Guadalupe. She loved gardening and had a great love for her pets, Buddy and Bubba. The cherished memories of her will live in our hearts forever.

Time for us to part now, we won’t say goodbye;

Look for me in rainbows, shining in the sky.

Every waking moment and

all your whole life through

Just look for me and love me,

as you know I loved you.

Just wish me near to you,

and I'll be there with you.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Guillermo and Aurelia A. Parra; sisters, Catalina De La Rosa and Cleotilde Soliz; and brothers, Gilberto Parra, Apolonio Parra, and Ricardo Parra.

Left to cherish her memory is her beloved and only son, Juan R. (Elvia) Gonzalez; grandchildren, Jeanette (Jeff Goebel) Gonzalez, Selina (Rene) Mendiola, and Johnny Gonzalez; as well as her soon to be great-grandson. Further surviving her are her brothers, Panfilo (Elida) Parra, Rumaldo (Margarita) Parra, and Guillermo (Celia) Parra; sisters, Juanita (Teofilo) Gonzalez and Maria Lydia Parra; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other loved relatives, and friends.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd.

Funeral procession will depart the chapel at 10:30 a.m. to San Luis Rey Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m.

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

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