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RIO HONDO, TX - Lis Van Nurden
Born on August 1, 1936 went to the Lord July 25, 2008.
Lis was a loving wife who came to the U.S. by herself from Peru, S.A. under contract.
She spoke no English but she was a determined lady. She learned the language, received her High School Diploma and became an accomplished Cosmetologist, all in less than 2 years.
She became an U.S. citizen when she married Reginald, a military man, on July 27, 1963.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, her son, Carlos, who is serving in Iraq; plus a sister, brother, a daughter-in-law, Dee; 3 grandchildren; along with nieces, nephews and cousins.
No services will be held.
Special thanks to all personnel at the Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen, for giving her excellent care.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family of Lis Van Nurden at: www.thomaegarza.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston Blvd. San Benito, Texas 78586 (956) 399-1331.
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home
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