Maria Tamayo

Mrs. Maria Guadalupe B. Tamayo was called to her eternal rest on Friday, June 24, 2016 in Laredo, Texas. To all who knew her, Lupita was a loyal and trusted friend. She was born in Berclair, Texas to George and Mercedes Borrego on September 27, 1921. Being the eldest of the girls, Lupita helped her father raise her sisters and brothers after her mother's early passing.

Always one who enjoyed sports, she joined the all-female baseball league in South Texas akin to the story recounted in one of her favorite movies "A League of Their Own". During WWII, she worked for the U.S. Government in support of our military soldiers. In 1946 Lupita met and married the love of her life, Antonio P. Tamayo. In their 69 years of marriage, Lupita and Tony were rarely apart.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: The Most Reverend James A. Tamayo, Bishop of the Diocese of Laredo and Mrs. Mercy Barrera of Corpus Christi; grandchildren: Yvonne and Shawn Dick of Round Rock, Leslie Barrera of Houston, and Michael Barrera of Corpus Christi; as well as her two great-granddaughters: Katie and Calleigh Dick of Round Rock. Lupita is also lovingly remembered by her sisters: Amparo Torrez and Connie Maldonado; brother: George Borrego, Jr. (Connie) and many beloved nieces and nephews.

In addition, Lupita is survived by her two sisters-in-law: Marta Michel of Baytown and Lola Lodrique of Fort Worth.

A woman of great faith, she served as an officer of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas in support of religious vocations. Her laughter, her smile, and her loving ways will be greatly missed by many dear relatives and friends.

Our family is most grateful for all the prayers and support extended to our loved one and to our family.

The family will receive condolences on Tuesday the 28th of June 2016 at Seaside Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 4357 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christ, Texas 78412 from 5 to 9 p.m. with a Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday the 29th of June 2016 at 10 a.m. at St. Phillip the Apostle Catholic Church, 3513 Cimarron Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78414.

Rite of Committal and Interment will immediately follow the Mass at the family plot in Seaside Memorial Park, 4537 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in Laredo, Texas on Friday the 1st of July 2016 at 12 noon at San Agustin Cathedral.

Arrangements in Laredo 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.

Arrangements in Corpus Christi have been entrusted to Seaside Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 4357 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412; (361)992-9411.