Alma Tafolla Mirelez's Obituary
Alma Mirelez, age 85, of Uvalde, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026. She was born on August 6, 1940, in Pearsall, Texas, to Juan Manuel Tafolla and Juanita Juarez.
Alma was a proud graduate of Pearsall High School. She dedicated many years of her life to serving her community through her work. She was a longtime employee at Kmart in Uvalde, beginning when the store first opened and remaining until its closing. She later continued her service with UCISD, where she worked for 15 years as a secretary/teacher’s assistant, touching the lives of many students with her care and dedication.
Alma found great joy in life’s simple pleasures. She was an avid sports fan who cheered faithfully for the Spurs, the Cowboys, and the Texas Rangers. Her greatest happiness, however, came from supporting her family—especially her grandchildren. She rarely missed a game and could always be found on the sidelines, cheering them on with pride. She also enjoyed taking long drives around town, appreciating quiet moments and familiar places.
She is survived by her loving children: Yvette Mirelez; Gabriel Mirelez and his wife, Marie; and Yvonne Hernandez and her husband, Juan. She is also survived by her sisters: Yolanda Herrera and her husband, Daniel; Lamar Rodriguez and her husband, Robert; and Minerva Moreno.
Alma leaves behind a legacy of love through her grandchildren: Juan Pablo Gonzales Jr., Johnette Huizar and her husband, Pedro, Gabriel Mirelez Jr., Michelle Flowers and her husband, Michael, Krystene Barboza and her husband, Abel, Valeria Mirelez, Adan Mirelez, Natassia Sanchez and her husband, Richard, Monique Hernandez, and Christian Hernandez. She was also blessed with 26 great-grandchildren, all of whom she cherished deeply.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan Manuel Tafolla and Juanita Juarez, as well as her siblings Juanita Tafolla, Consuelo Pena, and Jose Tafolla.
A Visitation will be held Friday, March 20, 2026 from 12:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home, Chapel of Serenity, a prayer service will take place at 7:00 P.M. A Service of Christian Burial is set for 10:00 A.M, Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Uvalde Methodist Church, 301 N High St Uvalde Tx 78801.
Interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Alma will be remembered for her strong work ethic, her unwavering love for her family, and the joy she brought to those around her. Her presence will be deeply missed, but her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Honorary pallbearers; Joaquin Guzman, Jacob and Jordan Flowers, Gabriel Mirelez III, Robert Negrete, Ezra Barboza, Luka Barboza, Adonis Mirelez, Hudson and Harper Hernandez
Pallbearers will be; Juan P Gonzalez III, Emanuel Gonzales, Gabriel Mirelez Jr., Adan Mirelez, Jarrett Hernandez, Christian Hernandez, JP Gonzales, Jeter McHazlett
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