Mary Luera

Maria Estella Luera "Nena" (92) passed from this life on February 13, 2024 surrounded by her children in her home. She was born June 28, 1931 in Sinton, Texas to Adelaido Contreraz and Maria Nieves DeLeon. She shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with her husband Johnny Luera. Maria enjoyed cooking for her family, celebrations and family gatherings, listening to and singing Christian music. She will be remembered for being a devoted Christian and sharing the word of God as a prayer warrior.
Maria is survived by her children Diane Madrid (Abundio), Nancy Luera (Carlos), Richard Garza (Virginia), Cindy Chavez (Freddy), and Daniel Contreraz; her siblings Jesse Contreraz, Alice Rivera (Lorenzo), John Contreraz, Joe Contreraz, and Linda Yanez (Armando); and 14 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Hilario Contreraz and Joe Contreraz, her son Frank Garza, her grandson Edward Garza, and her beloved husband Johnny Luera.

Pallbearers: Andrew Luera, Robert Luera, Tim Madrid, Richard Garza, Jr., Israel Garza, Ashton Urrea

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 16 at 1:00 p.m. at Guajardo Funeral Chapels with interment to follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park.
A visitation will be held Thursday, February 15 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.