Maria De Jesus "Suzy" Fernandez, 97, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009 at Harlingen Nursing Home in Harlingen, TX. A rosary was recited Tuesday, 7 p.m., at Duddlesten Funeral Home. Funeral mass was celebrated Wednesday, 10 a.m., December 9, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment followed at the Raymondville Memorial Park Cemetery.

She is survived by her son, Rafael, Jr. (Rita) Fernandez of Flint, TX; daughter, Maria G. Martinez of Raymondville and sister, Cecilia Longoria of Harlingen. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Special thanks to Harlingen Nursing & Rehab., Cima Hospice, APC Homemakers, United Healthcare Services and Dr. Luis Zepeda.

Pallbearers were Fabian Martinez, Jr., Carl David Martinez, Alberto Rene Fernandez, Manuel Rafael Fernandez, Jaime Eloy Fernandez and Rene Genaro Castaneda.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Duddlesten Funeral Home.

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