Mary Aldaco passed away March 1, 2008, in Eagle Pass, Texas, where she had lately resided.

Mary was born Aug. 19, 1945, to Simon and Antonia Hernandaz. She grew up in Eagle Pass and married Jose Aldaco and later divorced. Mary and her children moved to Albert Lea in 1993.

Mary loved to cook and visit with friends. She had a good sense of humor and loved a good joke. She also loved her children and grandchildren.

Surviving Mary is her son Anthony and wife Patty (Mata), and their children Alec, Seth, Aden and Ashton; daughter Amy and Tony (Auchampach) Aldaco and their children Austin, Ariel, Aaron and Arik; daughter Annie Aldaco and special friend Chris Yost; son Kaleb Hernandez; father Simon Aldaco; sister Irene; and brothers Simone and Joe.

Preceding Mary in death is her mother Antonia Hernandez and granddaughter Angel Leah Auchampach.

Services for Mary are being held on March 4 and she will be laid to rest in Eagle Pass.

Cards and condolences can be sent, in Care of Amy Aldaco, 225 S. Pearl St., Albert Lea.

Mary will be greatly missed.