Maria Elena Mireles will be remembered with much love by all those who were blessed to know her. She was a woman who enjoyed the simple moments in life, especially those shared with her family and friends.
Maria Elena loved playing lotería and was always ready for a good game. She also greatly enjoyed going to play the slot machines, where she spent many moments filled with fun and joy. But above all, what she enjoyed most was being surrounded by her loved ones, sharing laughter and conversations, and creating special memories.
Her joy, her kindness, and the unforgettable moments she shared with those around her will remain forever in the hearts of her family and friends.
Maria Elena will be deeply missed, but her memory will live on forever in every game of lotería, in every smile, and in all the beautiful memories she left behind.
May she rest in peace, Maria Elena Mireles.
She is survived by her granddaughter, Rosa Maria Mireles; her grandsons, Alfonso Mireles III and Adrian Aguilar; her brothers, Julian Cervantes Jr. (Malena), Juan Cervantes (Alejandra), Pedro Cervantes (Dalma), Roberto Cervantes (Ludi); and her sister, Mary Lou Garcia (Joe).
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso Mireles †; her son, Alfonso Mireles Jr.; her father, Julian Cervantes †; her mother, Maria Rosa Guerra Cervantes †; her brother, Jose Cervantes †; and her sister, Rosa C. Esquivel †.
Visitation will be held at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78521, on October 6, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 2645 Tulipan St., Brownsville, TX 78521, on October 7, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park, 5 McDavitt Blvd. at 1:00 p.m.
