Maria de la Concepcion Reguera

Maria de la Concepción (“Conchita”) Reguera died peacefully in Houston, Texas, on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernesto Jose Reguera; her mother, Maria de la Concepción de la Vega; and her father, Jose Eugenio de la Vega and her brother Luis de la Vega. She is survived by her children: Lysette Plant and husband Byron Plant; Ernesto Reguera and wife Michele Reguera; and Cristine Reguera. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren: Madeline Reguera, Ernesto Reguera, Alyssa Davis and husband Andrew Davis, Alexander Plant, and Andrew Plant.

Conchita was born in Havana, Cuba, on December 20, 1939. She attended Colegio Baldor in Havana, where she received her Bachillerato. Due to the political unrest in Cuba, she was unable to complete her university studies. She married Ernesto Jose Reguera on the eve of her 20th birthday and came to the United States while he pursued a degree in Chemical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. After Ernesto graduated, they made their way to Houston, Texas, where they planted firm roots and raised their three children.

Conchita had a gift for building lasting and meaningful relationships. She loved her family and friends deeply and had a special way of bringing people together, often connecting those in need of friendship with warm and welcoming souls. She never measured people by status or circumstance, but by the goodness of their character. To be considered a friend by Conchita was to be truly valued and trusted. Her friendships crossed generations, as she connected effortlessly with both young and old. Full of life and joy, she was often the heart of every gathering, encouraging others to let loose, embrace the moment, and fully participate in the celebration of life.

Conchita taught her children that education was the one thing no one could ever take away from them. Having lost so much when she left Cuba, she understood the lasting value of knowledge and learning. To her, education extended far beyond the classroom—it was found in travel, in experiencing different cultures, and in learning from the people one meets throughout life. Above all else, she instilled in her family a deep faith in God. Her faith carried her through life’s greatest hardships and served as a source of strength and peace. She often reminded those she loved, “Quien a Dios tiene nada le falta, solo Dios basta” — Whoever has God needs nothing else.

Conchita was described by friends and family as intelligent, loyal, and generous. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A vigil service will be held on Tuesday. May 19 at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home – Visitation 5pm to 7pm Rosary following. A Funeral Mass will be held on May 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Fr. Nolan Niall will preside. A reception, with opportunity to share memories, will follow immediately in the church community hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Houston Humane Society. Conchita loved children and animals.