Mary Alice Valenzuela, 74 of New Braunfels, Texas. Passed away on June 15th, 2018. She is survived by her son, Daniel Coronado Valenzuela, daughter-in-law, Michelle Denise Valenzuela, precious granddaughters, Nyssa Noelle Valenzuela and Alynna Danielle Valenzuela, sister, Teresa Rodriguez brother, Santiago Coronado and she has several nieces and nephews and 7 grand nieces and nephews that she loved.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Andrade Valenzuela, daughter
America Noel Valenzuela-Martinez, parents Gregorio and Dominga Coronado, brothers, Gregorio Coronado, Juan Jose Coronado and niece Petra Jeanne Coronado. Mary Valenzuela was a graduate of Monterey High School in Lubbock Texas and received her bachelor's and master's degree from Southwest Texas State University.
Mary Valenzuela was a believer in education and loved Texas history. Mary Valenzuela devoted her life to teaching and helping others. Mary Valenzuela was a teacher at Sts. Peter and Paul for twenty two years until she retired from teaching. Mary Valenzuela believed in righteous causes and had unimaginable love for the Catholic Faith. Mary Valenzuela was known as Mrs. V by all of her students. She had an impact on her student’s lives and they always remembered their time she spent teaching them.
Mary Valenzuela had a love for football and kept track of former students in their accomplishments. She loved to sit and talk about current events especially politics. She was always kind to others and made them feel welcomed. Mary Valenzuela will be missed and loved by all who had contact with her.
Public Visitation will begin 5:00 PM Thursday at Zoeller Funeral Home with a Vigil and Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 PM Friday, June 22, 2018 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with burial to follow in Hidalgo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given in her name to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School.
