Maria del Socorro G. Dovalina

Maria Del Socorro Dovalina passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, at the age of 96. 
 
 As a member of Holy Redeemer Church, she was a devout Catholic, Socorrito dedicated 39 years of her life working as a Fabric Salesperson at La Dama Elegante. Outside of work, Socorrito found joy in tending to her garden, watching Mexican soap operas, known as "Novelas," and exploring new destinations through travel, and cherished the simple moments spent with friends over coffee. Her devotion to her Catholic faith was unwavering, and she found solace and community in her church.
 
In her leisure time, Maria frequented the Catholic Charities Diocese of Laredo Senior Center, where she shared laughter and camaraderie with friends, further enriching her life with meaningful connections. She was a loving mother to her children, and took great delight in spending time with her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren showering them with affection and wisdom. Socorrito’s selfless nature was exemplified in her annual savings for her children's Christmas gifts through the Bank Christmas Club, demonstrating her enduring love and thoughtfulness.

 May Socorrito Dovalina rest in eternal peace, surrounded by the love and light that she shared so freely with others. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fructoso Garcia and Maria del Pilar Garcia.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Elsa Diana Dovalina, Sandra J. Dovalina, and Frank Dovalina; 5 grandchildren, Ruben (Brenda) Martinez, Christy (Andy) Almaraz, Melissa Ann (Sergio) Guerrero, Frank Saul Dovalina, and Daniel Joel Dovalina; 6 great-grandchildren, Samuel Guerrero, Meliana Guerrero, Catalina Guerrero, Alekzander Almaraz, Adeline Almaraz, and Andersen Almaraz; as well as numerous other relatives, and friends.

The family will be receiving condolences on Wednesday evening, May 22, 2024 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 Thursday morning, May 23, 2024 departing at 9:30 a.m. from Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels to Holy Redeemer Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.

Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the family plot of the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. 
 
 Pallbearers will be Frank Dovalina, Frank Saul Dovalina, Daniel Joel Dovalina, Samuel Guerrero, Alekzander Almaraz, and Ruben Martinez, Jr.

Honorary Pallbearer will be Andersen Almaraz

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.