ZAPATA, TEXAS—Mary Ann Paredes 84, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at her Laredo Medical Center in Laredo, Texas.

Ms. Paredes is preceded in death by her parent’s, Robert and Stella Thomas; son-in-law, Gilberto Martinez.

Ms. Paredes is survived by her son, Daniel Paredes Jr.; daughter, Debra A. Paredes; grandchildren, Patrick M. Martinez, Wyatt Paredes, Priscilla Paredes Jones; sister, Katherine Caya and by numerous other family members and friends.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rose Garden Funeral Home, Daniel A. Gonzalez, Funeral Director, 2102 N. US HWY 83 Zapata, Texas.