Lucia "Lucy" Alanis

LUCIA "LUCY" ALANIS

With heavy hearts, yet with hope and joy, we announce the passing of Lucia G. Alanis. Born on April 24, 1932 in Alamo, Texas, Lucy went to be with her Lord on June 5, 2026, at the age of 94. She lived a remarkable life marked by service to others, hospitality and prayer.

Lucia is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Pablo Alanis; her beloved son, Ernesto "Ernie" Alanis; her parents, Juan Garza and Paula Longoria; and six siblings, Jesusa Garza, Consuelo Garza, Rufino Garza, Humberto Garza, Delia Acuña, and Luisa Ramon.

Lucia is survived by her children, Julie (Kevin) Mason, Diana (Larry) Gilliam and Alma Alanis Vera; her beloved companion and caregiver, Bertha (Santana) Perez; four grandchildren, Homero (Sonya) Garza, Trisha Garza, Ross Gilliam, Austin Gilliam; four great-grandchildren, Ryan Garza, Reena Garza, Steven Gilliam, Sloan Gilliam; and a sister, Estefana Castillo.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan, with a Celebration of Life service following at 6:00 P.M. Graveside service will take place at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens in Pharr.

Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.