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Mary C. Herrera went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2023, at the age of 85. She was born on January 29, 1938, in Somerset, Texas. Mary is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 32 years, Jose “Joe” Herrera; her parents Celestino and Esperanza Cruz; siblings Joe Magdaleno, Robert Cruz and Andres Cruz and brothers-in-law Felipe Cerda and Raymond Garcia. She is survived by Aunt Baudelia Alfaro and Uncle Ramiro Martinez, her siblings Betty C. Rodriguez (Joe), Richard Cruz (Josie), Janie Cerda and Natalia Garcia, along with numerous nieces and nephews. After 25 years of service to the Bexar County Tax Office, Mary retired in 2002 to care for her husband. As a Bexar County employee she excelled in her department and gained the position of Supervisor. Mary also served in the Rosary Ministry at St. Joseph Catholic church for about 4 years. As a member of the ministry, she would take part in the memorial services by saying the rosary. The family would like to express their appreciation to Trinity Hospice for their love and care along with family members that showed their support and gave their time through Mary’s sickness. Mary, or as a lot of us know her by, Mana, will be truly missed. She was more than just an aunt; she was a second mom and grandma. Mana was that shoulder to lean on when you most needed it, she was the inviting heart when you were looking for comfort. If there was ever a time that you were going through some hard times, Mana always made sure you were never without. She was always ready to listen to anything you wanted to talk about without judgement, but instead with warmth and compassion. Mana, God has surely gained an angel in heaven and a star to shine bright in the heavens. We know that you have gone to your joy and happiness in paradise. So, until we see each other again…” we love you to the moon and back!” Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church (Somerset) with a procession to depart the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery (Somerset).

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Mary C. Herrera

January 29, 1938 - July 17, 2023