Maria Aguero

Maria Luisa Aguero, a most faithful and loving servant, was called home by our gracious, merciful, loving Lord on Thursday October 29, 2015. She died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. Born in Jarita, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, on March 18, 1942, Maria Luisa was the eldest child of Francisco Berlanga, now deceased, and Maria de Jesus Bautista. A positive and loving spirit, Maria Luisa was a faithful servant of God, caring for family and friends alike. Treasuring a full house on holidays, serving up her most scrumptious meals of traditional Mexican dishes and sweets brought her pleasure. Spending time at the family ranch in Botines where people were welcomed from near and far for communal celebrations and fellowships was another of her most favorite past times. Service played a significant role in her life, working many Cursillo retreats and volunteering at church Jamaicas. She was instrumental in utilizing her passion for cooking and serving in order to raise money to aid in the conversion of The Mission of Holy Family into Holy Family Catholic Church, the robust existing church it is today. Maria Luisa welcomed many priests into her home, one of them being Fr. Bernardino Herrero . She also served as a volunteer at both Mercy and Doctors Hospital. Gardening, traveling and spending time with her dear friends, her hermanitas, Irene Hurtado, Lourdes Torres, Blanca Delgado, and Santa Espinoza, as well as all the ladies from the Doctors Hospital Auxiliary also brought her much joy. Nana, as she was affectionately known, is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 60 years, Jose Teodoro, her children, Jesus (Liana Cynthia), Eduardo (Maria Elena), Jose Armando (Alexandra), Teodoro, Jr. (Leticia), and Mario Alberto (Davyne); her adored grandchildren, Cynthia Selina Cortinas (Juan F. III), Erika Christina Olivares(Ricardo), Jessica Yvonne Gaona (Adrian), Eduardo Jr., Catalina Alexis (Jose Luis Cardenas), Roberto Javier, Teodoro III, Marco Antonio, Jose Armando, Jr. (Angelina), Rogelio Gerardo (Eliana), Elysee Judith and Anneka Amelie; and her great-grandchildren, Gabriela Itzel & Xiomara Isabella Cortinas; Ricardo Jesus, Milania Alejandra & Cristian Gael Olivares; Alexzandra Izabel and Jose Luis Cardenas IV; Jose Armando III and Alejandro Julian Aguero; Rogelio Gerardo, Jr., Anaile, Alegra and Ameli Aguero. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Vicente (Olga) Berlanga, Jesus (Rachel), Mauro (Anita), Francisco, Jr. (Grace), Roberto, Agapito, Maria Teresa Coronado, Janie (Rodolfo) Gomez, and Graciela Herrera . The family expresses special gratitude to caretakers, Maria Elena Eguia, Amalia Aguilar, Yanira Carrillo and Sylvia Carrillo. All who were fortunate to know her will sorely miss her gracious spirit, tender heart, and radiant smile. The family will be receiving friends on Sunday evening, November 01, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Rd. where a Vigil for the Deceased with recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will commence at 6:30 p.m. led by Deacon Hector D. Hernandez. Funeral Services will be conducted on Monday morning, November 02, 2015 departing at 8:30 a.m. from Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels to Holy Family Catholic Church for a Mass of Resurrection at 9:00 a.m.; celebrated by Father Nolasco Hinojosa. Pallbearers will be: Jose Armando, Jr., Rogelio, Eduardo, Jr., Teodoro, III., Marco Antonio Aguero, and Ricardo Olivarez, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Selina Cortinas, Christina Olivarez, Jessica Gaona, Catalina, Elysse, and Aaneka Agero. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the family plot in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be contributed to Casa de Misericordia and/or Bethany House. You may express your condolences and sign the guestbook online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041; (956) 722-8850.