Herlinda Menchaca Treviño, lovingly known as “Linda” to her family and friends, was called home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2025. A woman of unwavering faith, selfless service, courageous leadership, and steadfast confidence, Linda’s life left a profound impact on all who knew her.
Throughout her years at the Latin American Bible Institute (LABI), Linda distinguished herself as Student Class President, a role she held each year. Her leadership in the Latino Christian community continued well beyond her student days as she faithfully served the LABI Alumni Association, the Gulf Latin American District of the Assemblies of God, and her home congregations: Primera Iglesia (Houston), El Tabernáculo (Houston), and El Sendero de la Cruz (San Antonio).
Linda also had a meaningful career as a licensed Real Estate Broker, where she helped numerous families achieve the dream of homeownership. A champion of new ventures, she played a vital role in launching various ministries and businesses and was a trusted advisor to churches, entrepreneurs, and individuals alike.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, Robert Mario Treviño; her children Lisa Treviño Cummins and husband Wayne, Robert M. Treviño Jr., Roland Rene Treviño, and Roel Jaime Treviño and wife Janeth; her beloved grandchildren Allegra Rodriguez Treviño and husband Sterling, Rachel Cummins Aylor and husband David, Jonathan Cummins, David Cummins, Vicente Treviño, and Victoria Linda Treviño; and her great-grandson Joaquin Abrigo.
She is also survived by her siblings: Sal Menchaca and wife Mary, Ezequiel Menchaca and wife Jan, Ernest Menchaca and wife Carol, and Bobby Menchaca and wife Kathleen.
Linda is now reunited in eternal peace with her loving parents, Rev. Severiano and Velia Menchaca, and her siblings Rev. Joe and Elizabeth Salazar, Rev. Jose and Magdalena Cantu, and her brother Ismael “Bay” Menchaca and wife Sherry.
A Celebration of Life to honor Linda will be held on Wednesday, July 2 at 6:00 p.m. and a Funeral Service on Thursday, July 3 at 10:00 a.m. at Pneuma Church, 3402 Runnels St., Houston, TX 77003. Interment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.
