Gloria Rocha, 69, of Buda passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013, at Seton Hays Medical Center in Kyle.
Gloria was born on August 26, 1943, in Austin to Maryann Zamora Macias and Frank Macias. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved her family dearly. Gloria was a devoted Catholic and a member of Santa Cruz Catholic Church in Buda. She was also devoted to family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she spoiled and loved dearly.
Survivors include her husband, Alejandro Rocha, Sr.; daughter, Dolores Martinez and husband, Oscar; daughter, Rosie Martinez; son, Alex Rocha Jr. and wife, Veronica; daughter, Maryann Vela and husband, Joe; daughter, Melissa Payne and husband, Jason; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Frances Ramirez, Victoria Cruz, and Mary Lou Norwood; brother, Ernest Macias Sr.; and also survived by other family members and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents; two grandchildren, Krystal Elizabeth Vela and Pete Torres; siblings, Jessie, Johnny, and Tony Macias.
Rosary was recited Tuesday, February 5 at Harrell Funeral Home in Kyle and Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Santa Cruz Catholic Church in Buda. Burial followed at Assumption Cemetery in Austin.
Guest book may be signed at www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.
