EDINBURG – Maria De La Luz Perales, 81, went home to our Lord Friday, January 8, 2021, at her residence in Edinburg.
Born in San Pedro, Coahuila, MX, Mrs. Perales had lived in Edinburg most of her life.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Anacleto Perales; and her parents, Candelario and Maria Contreras.
Mrs. Perales is survived by four children, Ruth Contreras of Edinburg, Jesus Eduardo (Rosio) Contreras of Elsa, Dawnetta Lee (David) Moncivais of Zapata, Hazel Rocha of Edinburg; six grandchildren; six siblings; and her loving pet, Cookie.
The family would like to give special thanks to All State Hospice and their caring nurses; McAllen Oncology; Dr. D. Booser and Staff at MD. Anderson Cancer Center.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., with a 6 p.m. rosary Monday, January 11, 2021, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg. Funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Interment will follow at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens in Pharr.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg.