She married the love of her life, Guadalupe P. Tapia; together they had 5 children: Robert, Viola, Dora, Norma, and Bertha. She spent her time raising their children, which she cherished. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rosendo Botello and Guadalupe Garza; husband, Guadalupe P. Tapia; siblings: Dorothy Alfred, Alice Lurati, Olga Sanchez, Gloria Ridge, Joe Botello, Rosendo Botello, Fred Botello. She leaves behind to cherish her memories her children: Robert Tapia, Viola Hunt, Dora Dennis (George), Norma Garcia (Roland), Bertha Saucedo (Marty); grandchildren: Nathan Hunt (Taylor), Michelle Garcia, Quinton Saucedo, Leah Saucedo; great-grandchild, Keegan Hunt; sisters, Lupe Ojeda, Rita Rodriguez; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary Louise’s life will be honored and celebrated with a Rosary on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 with visitation from 5pm-8pm with a Rosary at 7pm at the funeral home. Service will continue on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 with a 10:30am visitation at Blessed Sacrament Church, followed by an 11:30am Funeral Mass. She will be laid to rest with her husband at Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 9am. For tributes and shared memories please visit the online guest book.