Mrs. Irenia Ray White's Obituary
It is with the most painful regret that we announce the death of our beloved Irenia R. White. We now know that this is one of the most pain- staking moments for a family to endure. The loss of a matriarch, mother, wife, sister, grandparent and friend are composed of the most profound senses of loss within the relational human being. As her children, we knew her heart beat rhythms before we had ever laid eyes upon her countenance. As her husband, one has lost the love of his life, as a sister and a friend; a treasured companion of truth has been lost and as a grandchild the greatest spoiling love of all time has been exhausted. This by far is the deepest pain; we have yet to have to accept. However, in these most vulnerable moments, we acknowledge with great responsibility the endeavor of paying tribute to the most beautiful Mosaic of Love, Strength, Intelligence, Compassion, Resilience and Laughter that only one human being in all of our lives, has ever possessed, Irenia R. White. Our beloved mother was a believer and is now using her gifts in service to The Almighty King. Momma, you loved us first as your little angels and now you have become our Angelic Guardian. We are forever; madly, deeply in love with you, always. Our prayer for you is that your first day and the days thereafter in heaven are no less than magical! You’ve traded time for eternity and we will miss you all of the days of our lives. Until we meet again beautiful, in that home away in the sky.
Irenia is preceded by our beloved Matriarch, her mother, Elvira Teresa Villegas, baby brother Marcos Campa, grandparents Fidel and Ramona Villegas and Francisca Campa, and her Aunt (Tia) Bella Rosa Villegas.
Irenia was the eldest of 7 children, she was born in Marion Texas on August 23, 1961 to Elvira Villegas. She is survived by 3 brothers, and 2 sisters, Francine, mother of Matthew, MaKena and grandmother to baby Ryan (These children were very loved by our mother), Ernesto, Ramiro, Lydia and Enrique Jr. Irenia is espoused to James White and together they have parented 5 children. Her Eldest is Teresa R. Anderson (husband DeMarco Anderson), parents of her grandchildren Nya and Jada, her second born Renata J. Vaca,(husband Kevin Munerlyn) parents of Kastiel, Amorai, Quinton and Ariana. Irenia’s youngest natural born child is Olivia S. Vaca. Irenia is also known as mother to Kendra D., mother of grandchild Gabrielle and James Jr.(wife Valerie White) parents of grandchildren Savannah and Joshua. Irenia, is also survived by her lifelong friend (sister) of 28 years, Jackie Carmouche-Hawkins.
Services: Public viewing at San Jacinto Funeral home, located at 14659 East Fwy. Houston, Texas 77015, between the hours of 12pm and 2pm., followed by a sermon by Reverend Lewis and congregational moments of reflection. We will close the memorial with a Dove release and information about the repass will be given at the service. There will not be a public burial memorial. Flowers may be sent to the above address in care of Irenia R. White. If it is your desire to bless the family with any donations you may call Olivia Vaca at 832-207-8811 for more information. We are thankful for all of the support, prayers and condolences received. We know she was loved by many and our thoughts and prayers are also with you at this time. May God bless you all!
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