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Official Obituary of

Jacoba Valdez Shepherd

April 18, 2017

Jacoba Shepherd Obituary

Jacoba Valdez (Joby) Shepherd, 92, was called to the Lord on April 18, 2017, surrounded by her family.
Jacoba was preceded in death by her loving husband, Earnest Lee Shepherd, 5 brothers, and 2 sisters.
She is survived by her children, Juanita (Juan) Gonzalez, Doris Mae Gonzalez, Earnest L. (Margie) Shepherd Jr., Norma Jean (Joe) Marquez; her siblings, Elodia Moreno and Luis Valdez; 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 10 am today, April 21, 2017 at Christ the King. Followed by burial at Roselawn Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Domingo G., Ricardo G., Earnest W., Jose G., Joe Elvis M., and Jose M. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny G. and Brian S.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Delta Funeral Directors, Family owned and operated, 956-542-2222.

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Services

Visitation
Thursday
April 20, 2017

12:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Delta Funeral Directors
1300 E. Harrison Street
Brownsville, TX 78520

Recitation of the Rosary
Thursday
April 20, 2017

7:00 PM
Delta Funeral Directors
1300 E. Harrison Street
Brownsville, TX 78520

Funeral Mass
Friday
April 21, 2017

10:00 AM
Christ the King Catholic Church
2255 Southmost Rd.
Brownsville, Texas 78521

Committal
Friday
April 21, 2017

11:00 AM
Rose Lawn Cemetery

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