Augustina Marez Oropeza

Augustina Marez Oropeza, age 93, of Houston, Texas passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Augustina was born May 28, 1928. Augustina is preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years Quentin P. Oropeza, Sr., her brothers Arnulfo, Raymond, Joe, Isaac, Pete and Daniel Marez, her sisters Beatrice Camacho and Viola Guerrero. She is survived by children Gloria Oropeza Vaesa and Liz Oropeza Berrones, Quentin Oropeza, Jr, (Jan), Cecil Oropeza (Polly), her sibling Margaret Marez Rodriguez (Roy). Grandchildren Leticia Vaesa, Laurie Vaesa Perez (Felix), Lisa Vaesa Rodriguez (Adrian Sr.), Rhonda Oropeza Matson (Sam), Sondra Oropeza Wheeler (David), Nicky Oropeza Molina (William), Miranda Oropeza Hawkes (Chris), Cecily Oropeza Moore (Brendan), Jay Berrones, David Berrones, Daniel Berrones (Brenda), Great Grandchildren, Julian Espinosa, Edward Espinosa (Blanca), Mark Perez, Mariah Perez Passman, Felicity Perez, Fenix Perez, Athena Rodriguez, Adrian Rodriguez Jr., Alyson Matson, Ashley Matson, Aaron Matson, Dillon Roberts, Justin Roberts, Rooney Molina, Rory Molina, Henry Humble and Sadie Moore. Great Great Grandchildren, Lelani Espinosa and Jeremiah Passman. Augustina was known for her green thumb and love of gardening. Augustina is a recognized volunteer at LaRosa Center for Women, a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Patrick's Church in Houston. Her hobbies included crocheting blankets, sewing and quilting. She was also a welcoming neighbor to newcomers and surprise visitors. Augustina loved a good cup of coffee with "maranitos" sweet bread at any time of the day. She was a beloved Aunt to many nieces and nephews and a devoted wife to her husband who she has waited patiently to see again for 20 years.

A visitation for Augustina will be held Monday, August 2, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Crespo, 2516 Navigation Blvd, Houston, Texas 77003. A funeral mass will occur Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St Patrick Catholic Church, 4918 Cochran St, Houston, Texas 77009. A committal service will occur Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM at Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale St., Houston, Texas 77023.