Graciela "Gracie" Martinez Herrera

Graciela “Gracie” Martinez Herrera, born April 13, 1953 to Felipe and Celia Martinez, Jr., passed away on April 17, 2018 at the age of 65. Graciela and her husband Mario were outstanding members of the community and proud owners of Mario’s Meat Market, a staple grocery store in the city of Alice, for 45 years. Gracie was the matriarch of the family and a loving friend to all. She achieved many goals in life including, receiving her LVN degree, and running a successful catering and floral business. Her bright smile and infectious laugh will be greatly missed by us all.

Graciela is preceded in death by her parents, Felipe and Celia Martinez, Jr.; brother, David Martinez, and brother-in-law, Ismael Pena, Jr.

Survivors left to cherish her memories are her husband, Mario Abelardo Herrera; sons, Mario Antonio Herrera (Rhonda), Adrian Leonardo Herrera (Priscilla); daughter, Marie Denise Herrera; brother, George Martinez (Nelda); sisters, Yolanda Martinez Pena, and Hilda Martinez Flores (Eloy).

Graciela is also survived by her wonderful grandchildren, Adriana Renee Herrera, Thomas James Herrera, Adrian Lee Herrera, Mario Alejandro “Zander” Herrera, and Miranda Alexia Herrera; great grandchild, Adelyn Celena Gonzalez; numerous nieces, nephews and great grandnieces and grandnephews.

The family will receive condolences on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Treviño Funeral Home, 120 E. Front St., from 5 to 9 PM; with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7 PM. A funeral cortege will depart the funeral home at 9:30 AM on Saturday, April 21, 2018 to Saint Joseph Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM. Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at Alice Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers; Thomas James Herrera, Adrian Lee Herrera, Mario Alejandro Herrera, Javier Pena, Gabriel Pena, Noel Pena, Eloy Flores III, and Johnny Flores. Honorary Pallbearers; Johnny Gonzalez and Tyler Battice.