Casarez - Mariana Martinez Casarez, aged 96 passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018 with her loving family and friends around her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Leocadia Torres Martinez; her husband, Juan Casarez; sons, Alfonso and Jesse; grandsons, Julian Joseph, Jesse Joseph, Jr. great grandson Julian Bradley Boivin and daughter-in-law, Mari Casarez. Mariana is survived by four sons, Juan Diaz, Jr. (Jesusa), Jubentino (Patty), Julian (Anne) and Jaime George; daughter, Josephine (Walter) Cummings; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; and her loving caregiver, grandson, Jose Cummings. She was a faithful woman to God spending time with the Lord each morning in prayer. In her youth she worked weekends at Cursillos Women’s Retreats, was an avid bowler, loved gardening, and met her future husband while picking cotton in Texas. She was a member of San Jose Obrero Parish since 1977. Member of Veterans of Foreign War and Ladies Auxiliary VFW. She enjoyed passing the time watching the Detroit Tigers and novelas, petting her companion, Lola, sewing, cooking for her family, making award winning salsa, and she loved her coffee and sweets. She out lived her Martinez and Casarez families of her generation. She was proud to be a Tejana. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM at St. Joseph the Worker, 225 32nd St. SW, Wyoming. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday, April 15 from 3-6 PM, with the prayer of Rosary recited at 5:30 PM; and one hour prior to the mass at church on Monday. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at stjudes.org would be appreciated. To share a photo, memory, and to sign the family’s online guestbook please visit: www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mariana Casarez please visit our Sympathy Store.
APR 16. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
St. Joseph the Worker
225 - 32nd St. SW
Wyoming, MI, 49509
APR 16. 11:00 AM (EDT)
St. Joseph the Worker
225 - 32nd St. SW
Wyoming, MI, 49509
JessicaandAdam Riemersma lit a candle in memory of Mariana Casarez
- JessicaandAdam Riemersma
Prayers And love for all from Floyd and Claudia
- floyd
Julian and Anne: We are so sorry to hear of Julian's Mother. She is with God. Our prayers are with you and pray God will uphold you and all your family members. Your neighbors, Tim and Jan Johnson
- Janis N Johnson
O.covington lit a candle in memory of Mariana Casarez
- O.covington
Missing you thea dearly, i know that you went to meet your maker you will be missed so love you!
- O.covington
Katrice Estes lit a candle in memory of Mariana Casarez
- Katrice Estes
Celestina, My deepest condolences go out to you and your family, on the passing of your grandmother. May God give you the peace that you seek. You and your family are in my heart and prayers. Deepest sympathies, Katrice Estes
- Katrice Estes
Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Mariana Casarez.
- Beautiful in Blue
Serene Retreat was purchased for the family of Mariana Casarez.
- Serene Retreat
She passed peacefully and lived a full life. I am so sorrry for your loss. You will have a hole in your hearts. Although I have only known your mother for a few years, I loved her spunk and sense of humor. I am sorry to miss her services as I am out of the country. Peace, love and prayers!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼.
- Jan Waterway (Estrada)
Our Heart and Prayers are with the family. Love from Cornell and Lu Duncan May God give yo Comfort
- LuLu Duncan
Praying for this beautiful family..it was a great honor to have met and known such a beautiful and vibrant women. You will always be in our heart. Love Bernadette & Georgie Amador
- Bernadette Amador
Julian and Anne, although we never met your beautiful Mom…..we knew what a fun loving caring woman she must of been by hearing your stories about her. And as you told the stories…we could see the love in your eyes for her. You could tell she cared so much about family when you can laugh and tell a story and even though she might of put fear in you when you were younger…..look at how you turned out. Hugs to you both and the rest of your family!! Love, Mike and Gail
- Mike and Gail Gabris
To Julian and Anne and the rest of my dear friends in the Casarez family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Mark and Nancy Cool
- Mark Cool
Medium Dish Garden was purchased for the family of Mariana Casarez.
- Medium Dish Garden
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