Maria "Miti" Del Rosario

Ochoa

Maria “Miti” Del Rosario Ochoa, a beloved aunt, great aunt, godmother and faithful servant of God passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026. Born in Melvin, Texas on October 13, 1932, she lived a life defined by her great devotion to her Catholic faith, primarily at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in San Felipe Del Rio.

Miti was the only daughter of Doroteo and Preciliana Ochoa of Del Rio, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Jose Ochoa and his wife Maria “Yaya” Ochoa, nephews Jose Eli Ochoa, Mario Ochoa, and her niece Rachel Parker.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her nieces and nephews, Margie Escobar (Joe), Elvira Noyola (Jaime), Hector Ochoa, Teo Ochoa (Irma), Ruben Ochoa (Sylvia), Michael Reyes (Sarah), and many grand nieces and nephews and godchildren.

Miti’s Catholic faith was the center of her life. From her many years of leading the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Choir, to her many years of working in the church office under the tenure of many Fathers, Miti’s devotion to Jesus was evident to all who knew her. She was a long-time member of Las Hijas de Maria, Our Lady of Guadalupe Society, and the Legion of Mary. She also worked at the former Kress Department Store in downtown Del Rio for 39 years. She faithfully volunteered her services to teach catechism, assist the Sisters of Guadalupe Church, and helped coordinate multiple church festivities throughout her life. She was also known for her stunning penmanship.

Some of Miti’s most cherished memories were made at family gatherings. She would often sing songs for her family and play her guitar, filing the room with music, love, and the joy of Jesus. Through her songs and her example, she shared her faith in a way that touched the hearts of those around her. It was always a joy to see Miti with her beloved guitar. Her favorite question to ask on Sundays was, “Did you go to church?” She had a special devotion to the rosary and generously shared that devotion by teaching others how to pray the rosary.

Miti’s final day was spent with her nephew Michael Reyes, his wife Sarah Reyes, and her grandniece Amy Greenbaum by her side.

The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to Sarah Reyes and the devoted staff of the Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their compassionate care, patience, kindness, and support. Their loving presence and commitment brought comfort to Miti and reassurance to her family. The care they provided will always be remembered with sincere appreciation.

The family also extends its heartfelt gratitude to Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home for their guidance and support during this difficult time. 

The visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:30 PM, at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 2020 N. Bedell Ave., Del Rio, Texas.

The visitation will continue on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, followed by Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 509 W. Garza St, Del Rio, Texas.

The interment will be held at San Felipe Cemetery, Del Rio, Texas.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Homes, Del Rio, Texas, (830) 778-2020. Serving families with dignity and respect.