Elma was born on August 12, 1921 to the late Guadalupe and Clotilde Valdez in Laredo, Texas.
In her earlier years she was a very active member of the church and worked as a cook for CCISD and later at the Retama nursing home. She was a devout Catholic who enjoyed spending time with family. She was a sweet, caring woman who always enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Clotilde Valdez; her husband, Rosario Corona; her son, Juan “Johnny” Francisco Alaniz and her ten siblings.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Sylvia Alaniz; four grandchildren, John Paul Alaniz, Jason (Jennifer) Alaniz, Jennifer Alaniz, Janis (Manuel) Hernandez and ten great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 8, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Funeraria Del Angel Memorial Holly, 3442 Holly Road, with a Rosary at 7:30 pm.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 10:00 am at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 3210 SPID. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelMHolly.com for the Corona family.
