She was a pillar in her church, her ministry included lots of food drives, and meal days when plates of food were handed out to the needy that her kids and grandkids helped with also, so they also could experience the joy of serving those in need. She especially loved gardening too, it was her passion. And she had a green thumb she could make anything grow from a seed or even a cutting. Plants would just multiply. In her house now there are avocado trees, orange trees, lime trees and all kinds of unusual plants. When the girls would visit her, she would often send them home with several plants in coffee cans. Mom also enjoyed being a homemaker she loved sewing and cooking she truly loved her kitchen. She had so many dishes and still wanted more dishes! She enjoyed doing things in the kitchen especially her homemade coffee not from the electric pot or a Keurig either. Our mom left us with many good memories she is now in heaven with Jesus. We will see her again one day. Thank you for honoring her memory here with us today.
Virginia was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Rosie Miranda. She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Juan De Leon; four daughters, Alma Ortega and husband Victor, Virginia Gamez and husband Ernest, Lorena Hernandez, Jessica Morales-Perez; four sons, Juan “Johnny” Miranda and wife Becky, Ricardo Miranda and wife Maria, Reynaldo Miranda Sr. and wife Amalia, Daniel Gonzalez and wife Elissa; twenty-nine grandchildren, Eric Miranda, Keith Miranda, John Angel Miranda, Ricardo Miranda Jr., Rosemary Miranda, Monica Miranda, Priscilla Wood, Victor Ortega Jr., Marisa Ortega, Vanesa Ortega, Joseph Gamez, Jonathan Gamez, Elisa Gamez, Reynaldo Miranda Jr., Valerie I. Miranda, Noah J. Miranda, Joshua Garcia, Brittany Salias, Dylan Garcia, Hunter Garcia, Jr. Gutierrez, Kayla Gutierrez, Emilio Molina, Kiera Gutierrez, Karmin Gutierrez, Miracle Molina, Nylah L. Hernandez, Leiah J. Hernandez, Zarah D. Hernandez; twelve great-grandchildren, Marcus Miranda, Miranda Kuhn, Mia Ramirez, Melly Zua Zua, Landon Wood, Joseph Gamez Jr., Danielle Gamez, Gabriella Gamez, Jayden Gamez, Gabriel Garcia, Ava Bella Torres, Luna Salias; sister, Alicia Sanchez and two brothers, Miguel Perez, Juan M. Hernandez; as well as a host of friends and other family members.
The family will receive extended family and friends for a visitation Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and a prayer service starting at 4:00 PM; a funeral service on Monday, September 17, 2018 at 9:30 AM in the Grand Chapel at Brookside Funeral Home; with a burial to follow at Brookside Memorial Park and Cemetery, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039.
Following the graveside service, you are invited to join us for a Reception at La Gala Banquet Hall 1600 Aldine Bender Road Houston, Texas 77032.
