Mercedes Delao

Mercedes M. DeLaO, 95, of Texas City, Texas, passed away November 27, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 2, 2016 at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church in Texas City. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Thursday at Emken-Linton Funeral Home with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

Mrs. DeLaO was born September 24, 1921 in Plainview, Texas. She was retired as a Custodian from College of the Mainland. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who had a heart the size of Texas. She was never rude or ugly to anyone and never had an enemy. She was a very kind loving woman that touched many people's lives. She was dearly loved and will be forever missed.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Venancio and Geraldine Medina; her husband, Emilio DeLaO, Sr.; her son, Joe DeLaO; and daughter-in-law's, Shirley Capetillo and Susan DeLaO.

Survivors include her sons, Raymond Capetillo, Jesse DeLaO and wife Rose, Emilio DeLaO, Jr.; daughters, Stella Debner and husband Neil, Florence Sanchez and husband Johnny, Annie DeLaO; brother, Manuel Medina and wife Lucy, numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers are Conrad Capetillo, Frank P. Guerra, Jr., Aaron Guerra, Richard Pena, Tony DeLaO and Pete DeLaO.

Visitation

EmkenLinton Funeral Home
5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway
Texas City, TX  77592
Thursday, December 1, 2016
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Rosary

EmkenLinton Funeral Home
5100 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway
Texas City, TX  77592
Thursday, December 1, 2016
7:00 p.m.

Service

Funeral Mass

St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal
1604 9th Ave. North
Texas City, TX  77590
Friday, December 2, 2016
10:00 a.m.