Mary Herevia

mary herevia

Mary Herevia, a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend went with the Lord on February 8, 2025. She was born on October 16, 1955 in Harlingen Texas and resided in New Braunfels Texas for 34 years. She was the daughter of parents Ausencio Martinez and Hermeregilda Plata Martinez. Mary was known to be a loving, caring woman of faith and had unwavering love for her kids and grandkids.

Mary is survived by her children, Mike Martinez (Annette), Yolanda Avila Sosa (Gerry) and Monica Avila (Jason). Mary leaves behind a legacy that will be lived through out her grandchildren Victor, Maranda, Stevie, Mj, Jocelyn, Meghan, Madelynn, Mariah, Mason, Katrina, Xavier, Penelope, and Neyko. Mary also had 8 great grandchildren whom she loved tremendously with all her heart and leaves her legacy behind with them in their hearts as well.

Mary enjoyed spending her time with her children, family and her friends. She was a true Dallas Cowboys fan. No matter if they won or not, in her eyes they were her favorite team and were always winners. She was a fun free spirited person who was always known for her laughter and her being silly with her grandkids making them laugh. She always sent out a text message each morning with a prayer for that day. She always encouraged you to keep your faith in God and trust in him for all understanding. Her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren were her true blessings and was so excited for the added great grandchildren to come this 2025. She was happy her family was growing and looked forward to meeting them.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Fernando Herevia, parents Ausencio Martinez and Hermeregilda Plata Martinez, and grandchild Blue Lopez.

She is also survived by her siblings Socorro Martinez (Lorenzo), Aydda Aguilar (Gavino Sr. – deceased), Rosie Rodriguez, Ausencio Martinez Jr., Angel Martinez, Linda Sauceda (Juan), Isabel Lopez, Irma Garza (Mike), Claudia Andrade-Lopez and Maribel Cantu (Paul).

Pallbearers will be Stevie Saldivar, Mj Martinez, Mason Martinez, Xavier Rivas, Gavino Aguilar and Mike Martinez. Honorary pallbearer is Neyko Garcia and Jax Blue Lopez.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 5:00-8:00 PM with the Holy Rosary to be recited at 6:30PM. The Funeral Service will begin at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Santo Tomas Cemetery in Seguin.

Services

Visitation: Thursday, February 20, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Lux Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1254 Business 35 N.
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-624-0500
https://www.luxfhcares.com/

Recitation of the Holy Rosary: Thursday, February 20, 2025 6:30 pm

Lux Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1254 Business 35 N.
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-624-0500
https://www.luxfhcares.com/

Service: Friday, February 21, 2025 10:00 am

Lux Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1254 Business 35 N.
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-624-0500
https://www.luxfhcares.com/

Graveside: Friday, February 21, 2025 11:30 am

Santo Tomas Cemetery
.Hwy 46
Seguin, TX


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  1. Mamacita, we are going to miss you so much. You will forever be in our hearts and in our memories. You will never be forgotten. I know one day we will see you again in Heaven. Love you always ❤️

  2. Sis, I will always remember the good times we had together. I will miss you terribly. May you rest in peace. 💔

  3. Mom you will forever be in our hearts. We have SO many memories together, so many laughs so many cries, I am thankful for that. You rest now our Guardian Angel. I can’t wait to see you again. 💜 Te amo tanto

    • I’m so so sorry for your loss Monica! Love and miss you chica! Praying for you and all the family ❤️🙏😢

  4. Mary, It was a Godsend & Blessing to meet you & get to know you through CITM/HC. You were always very nice & helpful to me when I’d need your help & will always remember the many potlucks we shared. You will always be remembered & missed but the beautiful memories we created will always be cherished. May you now Rest in Peace my friend and I know we’ll see each other again someday! Many prayers to your family that they find peace & comfort knowing you will live forever through their memories but no longer in be pain or struggling to breathe, you are finally free from pain and suffering 🙏🏻🛐 Forever in my heart♥️ Raquel Zarate

  5. Mary, I was enlightened to have met you at CITM and to call you a friend. I will miss our good morning messages. But you are no longer in pain and back in the arms of your hubby. Love always Paula.

  6. My Tia and Godmother Mary, you will be missed dearly. I am happy we have such great memories together. I will miss your laugh, your smile, and overall joyful spirit. Rest peacefully tia. Until we meet again.

  7. I’m so happy I was able to see you before leaving to Korea again. I miss you so much already ♡ Thank you for all your support. Your memories will always be in our heart ❤️

  8. Tia Mary,

    Though we only got to spend a few visits together, you immediately made me feel like we were family. We will forever keep your memory in our hearts. We love and miss you so much.

  9. To Dear Tia Mary though we have not had the chance to meet here on earth through your wonderful niece Olivia Raquel daughter of your most beloved sister Aydda and wife to my sweet youngest son Harrison Sam I knew much about you. I was amazed at your strength that runs in your family as you battled covid over the past 4+ years. The struggle and pain you suffered was so much and though we are saddened loosing you on earth G-d saved you from endurance of continued suffering. Heaven awaits you sweet Mary as does your husband of blessed memory. Your children and all of your family and friends hold tight the enduring memories with eternal love and certainly as there is only one heaven I will meet you some day and wish you peace as you transition to the next steps in your journey. With love Lori Woliner Harri Woliners mom.

  10. Tia Mary,
    I will always remember how welcoming you made me and my siblings feel. Your laugh and smile were always there to welcome us. I am so sorry I am unable to attend I am super sick at the moment and wish I could be there. I love you and will miss you always Tia until we meet again someday ❤️🙏😢 love and miss you girls Yoli & Monica you all and the rest of the family will be in our prayers ❤️🙏❤️


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