Maria Nieves Juarez

Maria Nieves “Grandma Mary” Juarez, 75, of San Angelo, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 27, 2016 in San Angelo. Maria was born August 5, 1940 in Sabinal, Texas. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. Affectionately known as “Grandma Mary” she was a caregiver to her grandchildren who she adored and many, many, others throughout her lifetime. She always thought of others first, always giving of herself and her time to anyone in need. Grandma Mary especially loved cooking for her family and others. No one came to her house without being fed by “Grandma Mary.” Our dearest memories of “Grandma Mary” are at her house during the holidays. Her love and her giving nature and beautiful spirit will live on in our hearts forever. We will dearly miss you “Grandma Mary!” Maria was preceded in death by her parents Manuel R. and Maria M. Castillo, one daughter, Barbara Juarez, one grandson, Christopher M. Juarez, one sister, Julia Perez, two nephews, Eddie Martinez and Faustino Arce, Jr. She leaves behind her husband Raul Y. Juarez; her daughters, Irma Flores and husband LeRoy, Barbara Gamez and her husband Osiel, Carmen Palafox and husband Rudy, and Vera Flores and her husband Phillip; her Son, Jimmy S. Juarez, Sr; 20 Grandchildren; 36 Great Grandchildren; Eleven Sisters; and One Brother. Pallbearers for the service will be Osiel Gamez, Jr., Isaiah Juarez, Anthony Flores, Noel Sanchez, Jr., Jimmy Juarez, Jr. and Adrian Maldanado. Honorary pallbearer for the service will be Joshua Juarez. The Rosary will be 7:00 pm., Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral Liturgy will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com.