1931
Juanita
2016
Juanita R. Prather
January 5, 1931 — April 19, 2016
Obituary
Dateline: Edinburg
Juanita R. Prather, 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at her residence in Edinburg surrounded by her family. Juanita was born in Cuero, Texas on Monday, January 5, 1931 to Luis P. Ruiz and Luz Flores Ruiz. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughter; Diana L.P. Cabello, grandsons; Luis A. Cabello and Carlos D. (Clarissa) Cabello, best friend; Dora Guerra and her loving chihuahua; Chispa.
Juanita enjoyed shopping, gardening and spending time in her yard. She was a teacher and Curriculum Assistant for the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District for 29 years working at Travis Elementary and North Middle School. She will be missed by her family, friends and all those whose lives she touched.
Her family will receive friends today, Friday, April 22, 2106 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Peace at Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home, 322 East Kuhn Street in Edinburg. Catholic Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 501 East Kuhn Street in Edinburg. Catholic burial will follow to Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, 1701 East Richardson Road in Edinburg. Funeral services have been entrusted to Ceballos–Diaz Funeral Home in Edinburg.
Dateline: Edinburg
Juanita R. Prather, 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at her residence in Edinburg surrounded by her family. Juanita was born in Cuero, Texas on Monday, January 5, 1931 to Luis P. Ruiz and Luz Flores Ruiz. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughter; Diana L.P. Cabello, grandsons; Luis A. Cabello and Carlos D. (Clarissa) Cabello, best friend; Dora Guerra and her loving chihuahua; Chispa.
Juanita enjoyed shopping, gardening and spending time in her yard. She was a teacher and Curriculum Assistant for the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District for 29 years working at Travis Elementary and North Middle School. She will be missed by her family, friends and all those whose lives she touched.
Her family will receive friends today, Friday, April 22, 2106 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Peace at Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home, 322 East Kuhn Street in Edinburg. Catholic Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 501 East Kuhn Street in Edinburg. Catholic burial will follow to Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, 1701 East Richardson Road in Edinburg. Funeral services have been entrusted to Ceballos–Diaz Funeral Home in Edinburg.
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