Mariana Casarez

Casarez - Mariana Martinez Casarez, aged 96 passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018 with her loving family and friends around her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Leocadia Torres Martinez; her husband, Juan Casarez; sons, Alfonso and Jesse; grandsons, Julian Joseph, Jesse Joseph, Jr. great grandson Julian Bradley Boivin and daughter-in-law, Mari Casarez. Mariana is survived by four sons, Juan Diaz, Jr. (Jesusa), Jubentino (Patty), Julian (Anne) and Jaime George; daughter, Josephine (Walter) Cummings; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; and her loving caregiver, grandson, Jose Cummings. She was a faithful woman to God spending time with the Lord each morning in prayer. In her youth she worked weekends at Cursillos Women's Retreats, was an avid bowler, loved gardening, and met her future husband while picking cotton in Texas. She was a member of San Jose Obrero Parish since 1977. Member of Veterans of Foreign War and Ladies Auxiliary VFW. She enjoyed passing the time watching the Detroit Tigers and novelas, petting her companion, Lola, sewing, cooking for her family, making award winning salsa, and she loved her coffee and sweets. She out lived her Martinez and Casarez families of her generation. She was proud to be a Tejana. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM at St. Joseph the Worker, 225 32nd St. SW, Wyoming. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday, April 15 from 3-6 PM, with the prayer of Rosary recited at 5:30 PM; and one hour prior to the mass at church on Monday. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude's Children's Hospital at stjudes.org would be appreciated. To share a photo, memory, and to sign the family's online guestbook please visit: www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mariana Casarez please visit our Sympathy Store.