Maria Socorro Valdez was on born December 13, 1952 in Los Fresnos, Tx. She passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 in Port Isabel, TX. Mary was preceded in death by her father, Tomas Rodriguez, Sr. and brother, Tomas Rodriguez Jr. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 41 years, Jose M. Valdez; 5 children, Jose M. Barroso, Jr., John (Blanca Flor Sanchez) Barroso, Jesse (Rosalinda) Valdez, Joe (Casi) Valdez Jr., and Ruben Valdez; 9 grandchildren, Jason Barroso, Elizabeth Sanchez, Maria “Conchita” Sanchez, John Kevin Flores, Justin Barroso, Joseph Barroso, Jesse Valdez, Jr., Valeria Valdez and Katlyn N. Valdez; and her loving mother, Celia Palomino Rodriguez. Her Brother, Pete Rodriguez; 4 Sisters, Natalia Bradley, Velma Rodriguez, Gloria Rodriguez, and Jesusa Rodriguez. As a young girl she worked alongside her family in the fields. This is where she developed her love for horticulture. While pursuing her passion she fell in love and married Jose M. Valdez in September 1980. She spent the next 23 years as a florist and interior decorator at Cactus Flower. The last 8 years of her career were spent at Jake's flower shop where she continued to make beautiful floral arrangements. Mary truly lived life to the fullest, talking daily to family and friends. She enjoyed shopping, traveling, and trying new foods, but her favorite thing was spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas. A chapel service will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas. A burial will follow to Port Isabel City Cemetery in Port Isabel, Texas. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations may be made in memory of Mary S. Valdez to: Wells Fargo Bank #549414267, via Zelle to 5126672860, or physically dropped off at her residence. Honored to be serving as Mrs. Valdez’s pallbearers are John, Jesse, Joe, Ruben, Jason, Jesse Jr., and Kevin. Due to current restrictions, this establishment will follow the 25% occupancy limit and all persons shall institute social distancing of a minimum space of 6 feet apart. All individuals must wear face coverings or masks. (May include bandanas or sewn or cloth face coverings). You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Maria S. Valdez at www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd., San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.