Efa Hinojosa Obituary

Age - 80
October 6, 2023
San Diego, TX
HINOJOSAIris Hinojosa, 80 years of age, gained her Eagle wings after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's on Monday, October 2, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 14, 1943, to Jose and Efa Gonzalez. She was a 1961 graduate of Benavides High School and a 1965 graduate of Texas A&I University in Kingsville where she received her Bachelor of Arts in education. Iris started her teaching career in San Diego ISD at the age of 21. She retired after 50 years at her beloved Benavides ISD with her fighting Eagles. She taught English and served as a UIL Director, One Act Play Director, Class Sponsor for many classes, cheerleader sponsor, debate coach, and Future Teachers of America (FTA) sponsor. Our mother was a dynamic, impactful educator who influenced many students throughout her career. She inspired her students to dream big and make Benavides proud. She loved teaching and supporting her students. Iris was a devoted member of Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and in the Catholic Daughters of America where she served as a District Deputy, Regent, and State Community Chairperson for Education. She led many rosaries for many families on behalf of Santa Rosa De Lima. Iris enjoyed traveling, singing in the choir, Benavides Eagles sports, her beloved Javelina Football team and band (Jalisco)! She loved dancing, and especially spending time with her family. Iris was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. She is rejoicing with all her loved ones in heaven no doubt about that! She was preceded in death by her husband, Miguel "Mike" Hinojosa Jr. ; her parents, Jose and Efa Gonzalez; brother, Arnoldo Roldan Ramirez. Iris is survived by her three sons, Michael Joe (Loretta) Hinojosa of Freer, Texas; John Carlo (Gina) Hinojosa of Hebbronville, Texas; Oscar David (Melissa) Hinojosa of Kingsville, Texas; three brothers, Joe Mike (Olga) Canales, Amando (Betsy) Canales, Telesforo (Ruth) Ramirez Jr. of San Jose, California; eight grandchildren, Sadie Hinojosa, Carolyn Hinojosa, Ivan Ibanez, Michael Ibanez, Deyla Ibanez, Deryk Carrasco, Mckyla Carrasco, and Oscar Camilo Hinojosa; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at 5:00 to 9:00 p. m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Garza Funeral Home in San Diego, Texas with a Rosary at 7:00 p. m. that evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a. m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Santa Rosa De Lima Catholic Church in Benavides, Texas. Interment will follow at Benavides Cemetery in Benavides, Texas. Anyone wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so at www. garzafuneralhome. comArrangements entrusted to Garza Funeral Home. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Efa Iris Hinojosa, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
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