Maria Tijerina

Maria Louise Tijerina, 70, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011 in Abilene. Her funeral service with Lucille Echols officiating will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 17, 2011 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 HWY 277 South with burial following in Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday at Elmwood Funeral Home.

Survivors include her children, Nina Longoria, Rudy Tijerina, Robert Tijerina and Alma Gonzalez all of Abilene, Julie Chavez of Arizona, Randy Tijerina of San Antonio and Roland Tijerina of Odessa sisters, Martha Gallegos of San Antonio and Esther Gonzales of Abilene brothers, Thomas Villarreal, Adolfo Villarreal and Jesse Villarreal all of Abilene and Joe Villarreal of Dallas Maria raised two granddaughters, Liz and Priscilla. She has 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Her brothers, Abel and Luis Villarreal and a sister, Maria Blanca Luna preceded her in death.

Pallbearers for the service will be Jacob Gonzalez, Joseph Gonzalez, Josh Bogard, Bobby Quinonez, Johnny, Ellas, David and Edward Gonzales

Special thanks to Dr. Cox for all the years he cared for her and to the nurses at Hendrick Hospice that made her last days comfortable.

Visitation

Elmwood Funeral Home
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
5:00 to 7:00 PM

Service

Chapel Service

Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Thursday, February 17, 2011
10:00 AM

Cemetery

Elmwood Memorial Park
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606