Mary was born to Calistro Esquivel and Dominga Perez Leal on November 29, 1938, in Christine, Texas. She graduated from West Oso High School in 1958 and received a Licensed Vocational Nursing Degree from Del Mar College in 1960. She married Benigno on November 16, 1963 and they lived in Corpus Christi, Texas. Together they raised their three children, Veronica, Benjamin and Delia.
She is survived by: Benigno Garza, Benjamin (Carla Padron) Garza, and Delia Ann Garza, she also leaves to cherish her memory, Christine (Rudy) Rivas, grandchildren; Benjamin (Jacqueline Arredondo) Garza, Steven (Julia) Bayardo, Samantha Garza, Daniel Bayardo, Alexis Garza, Jose Ramiro Padron, Mary had two great-grandchildren; Caspian Grey Arredondo-Garza and Avery Lyn Arredondo-Garza. Her siblings are Jose Esquivel, Calistro Esquivel Jr., Tomasita Garza, Olivia Badillo and Elisea Treviño.
She is preceded in death by daughter, Veronica Ellen Bayardo, stepfather; Trinidad Leal, parents; Calistro and Dominga Perez Esquivel.
Mary worked as an LVN in the Newborn Nursery for Christus Spohn Shoreline and Christus Spohn Hospital South for 50 years. During her tenure at Spohn Hospital, Mary was there to give all her grandchildren their first bath. She was a devoted, loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren, Benjamin, Steven, Samantha, Daniel, and Alexis. She was also devoted to the Catholic Faith, she enjoyed prayer groups and Christian Spanish Hymns.
A visitation for Mary will be held Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel, 4901 Everhart Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, with the recitation of the holy rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral service will be on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2509 Nogales St, Corpus Christi, TX 78416, with burial to follow at Memory Gardens at 11:30 AM at Memory Gardens, 8200 Old Brownsville Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78415.
