Mary M. De La Fuente was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the blessed age of 91. She was born December 29, 1929 in San Antonio, TX to Miguel and Virginia Mora. Born at the beginning of the Great Depression, she did not have many material things but she had a large and loving family. This included her brothers Frank, Bobby, and Mike. As well as sisters Beatrice,  Anita, Manuela, Teresa and Rosa.

She was blessed to marry the love of her life Joe C. DeLaFuente in February of 1949. Together they spent many years building a family that she was proud of. Salvador (Susie), Joe (Dorothy), Esther, Mary Lou, Rene and Anthony (Dawn) made many memories as a family. She was also blessed with 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren who she loved very much.

To many Mary had a tough outer exterior and was never one to hold her tongue. Those closest to her knew that she was a loving, kind woman who had a heart of gold. She was constantly giving to those in need and checking on people around her.  Her family was most important to her and even though they were separated she always had cherished memories of them.

She is reunited in heaven with her parents and siblings; husband Joe C. De La Fuente; daughter Mary Lou Garcia. Her family will miss her but will cherish the memories and the laughs that we had with her. The family thanks you for all the well wishes and prayers during this trying time.