84R15537 WG-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 1492
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
death of Maria Mabelia Alonzo of Robstown on March 8, 2015, at the
age of 74; and
WHEREAS, Born in Hidalgo County on February 8, 1941, to
Santos and Nieves Morin, Maria Alonzo grew up in a large family in
Robstown; she married Jacinto Alonzo on June 17, 1957, and they were
blessed with nine children, Rosie, Janie, Gracie, Idalia, Maria,
Diane, Jacinto, David, and Rudy; the couple later shared in the joy
of welcoming 18 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren into their
family; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Alonzo was employed as an Avon representative,
and she worked in retail as a department manager at Winn's and
Walmart; she was also an active member of St. Anthony's Catholic
Church, where she served as a CCD instructor and as president of the
altar society; and
WHEREAS, Although Maria Alonzo will be deeply missed,
cherished memories of time spent in her company will long endure in
the hearts of her family and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Maria Mabelia Alonzo
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, Jacinto Alonzo Sr.; to her children, Rosie Tamez and her
husband, Hector, Janie Luna and her husband, Bobby, Gracie Martinez
and her husband, Richard, Idalia Alonzo, Maria Alonzo and her
husband, Eddie Munguia, Diane Alonzo-Limones, Jacinto Alonzo Jr.,
David Alonzo, and Rudy Alonzo; to her 18 grandchildren and her 29
great-grandchildren; to her brother, Nieves Morin Jr., and his
wife, Betty; and to her many other relatives and friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Maria
Alonzo.