Sonia Rangel

Mercedes – Sonia Rangel, 52, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. She was born August 22, 1967 to Juan and Bernarda Mendez in Mexico. Sonia was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Sonia is survived by her husband, Jesus Rangel; sons, Jesus (Norma) Rangel Mendez, and Samuel (Adriana) Rangel; daughters, Elizabeth (Celissa) Garza, Sarai (Michael) Tomme, and Betsabe Rangel. Also surviving her are five grandchildren, Isaiah Aiden Rangel, Elaina Valerie Tomme, Audrey Leanne Rangel, Adalynn Lanae Rangel, and Angelina Lynette Rangel; her mother; brothers, Guadalupe (Blanca) Marmolejo Mendez, Juan Mendez, and Hector Mendez; sister, Angelica Mendez; and numerous nephews and nieces. She is preceded in death by her father and sisters, Alma Mendez and Esmeralda Escamilla Coronado.

Viewing will be held Sunday, April 26, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at Cardoza Funeral Home , 1401 E. Santa Rosa Ave., Edcouch, TX 78538. Viewing will resume Monday, April 27, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. followed by graveside service at Sacred Park Cemetery in Mercedes.

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