Margarita Mercado Gomez, 68, of Brownsville, Texas, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at her residence. Born in Guanajuato, MX. She was a very hardworking, family caring woman. She was the heart warming center of the family. She was a volunteer at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. Will be missed so dearly much by all her daughters and grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will always be in our hearts and prayers to let her know she will never be forgotten and we will always love her. She is preceded in death by son: Jesus Jair Mercado Margarita is survived by her her daughters and grandchildren and great grandchildren; Veronica Elbrid and her children Kenlly Elbrid - Children Juan Carlos Valencia, Kevin Oziel Valencia, Natalie Garcia Kabyllene Elbrid - Children, Tristan Rodriguez, Krizeida Coronado -Children Alisson Carlos, Marely Carlos Moises Coronado, Miguel Diego,Francisco Artiaga, Elizabeth Rodriguez - Children - Analy Rodriguez, Jack Herbert, Anna Rodriguez - Children - Ken Luna, Yan Luna, Olga L. Mireles husband Jose Mario Mireles Jr - children Luis Daniel Mar, Keandra Nicole Mireles, Marques Jay Mireles Visitation will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012 from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito. Funeral mass will also be held on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish located on 412 South C Street in Harlingen. Committal service will follow at San Benito City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Thomae-Garza Funeral Dorectors in San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.