Claudia Nelly Briones

returned to the Lord on January 29, 2016,

after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born on Feb 23, 1979, in

Mexico City, raised in the Rio Grande Valley, and a graduate of Santa

Rosa High School (1997). She is survived by her mother, San Juanita

Landin, four siblings, Martha (Oscar) Zuniga, Maria Alvarez, Javier

(Aja) Alvarez, and Juan Carlos Alvarez, along with several nieces,

nephews, and the many friends who loved her deeply.

Claudia spent several years in the Texas Hill Country enjoying the

tranquility and openness of the fresh country air, before returning to

the Valley to receive treatment alongside the support of her family.

She enjoyed tending to her wonderful pet birds and hosting family and

friends on any occasion. She prided herself in living a resourceful

life and showered her family and friends with her wonderful handmade

crafts, amazing food (always from scratch), and infectious laugh. She

was active in her church, always shared what she could with the less

fortunate, and happy to lend an understanding ear to anyone. She found

strength in her faith, family, friends, and her deep belief that,

although we may not always understand it, everything happens according

to God’s plan.

Claudia was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who strived to

tend to the needs of all those around her. She will be forever loved

and deeply missed.