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12/24/2025

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12/22/2025

12/21/2025

The magic of winter begins! On this first day of winter, what are you looking forward to the most about the season?

12/19/2025

Are the holidays looming large in front of you and causing you stress and worry? Grief is hard enough without adding external stresses and worries, so this holiday season, consider making a few tweaks to normal activities to help you maintain the balance between grief and joy. Check out this article for a few practical tips on reducing your Christmas stress during times of grief.

If you are grieving this holiday season, then you might be feeling a little extra stress and strain. Check out this article for a few ways to reduce stress.

12/18/2025

Please join us for The Funeral Mass for Maribel Olmedo Garcia de Ugalde at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025 at St. James Catholic Church with Father Victor Hernandez officiating. Visitation and Rosary at West Oaks Funeral Home on Friday, December 19, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

Visitation for Maribel Olmedo Garcia de Ugalde, age 53, will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Maribel passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Maribel was born on April 4, 1972, to Cipriano Olmedo Gonzalez and Gaspara Garcia Benitez in Tecolutla, Veracruz, Mexico. She married the love of her life, Angel Ugalde on November 18, 2017, in Greenville, Texas. Maribel was an amazing cook and homemaker, an avid soccer fan of Aguillas de America and loved spending time with her family.
She leaves behind her loving husband, Angle Ugalde, her son, Kevin Ugalde of Greenville; her brother’s, Francisco Olmedo Garcia of Veracruz, Alfredo Olmedo Garcia also of Veracruz, and Ernesto Olmedo Garcia of Greenville; her sisters, Jovita Olmedo Garcia of Veracruz, Maria Isabel Garcia of Sonora, Virginia Olmedo Garcia of Veracruz, and Sandra Olmedo Garcia of Ridgeway, as well as nieces, nephews, and friends.
Maribel was preceded in death by her parents, Cipriano Olmedo Gonzalez, and Gaspara Garcia Benitez.
Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com

El velatorio de Maribel Olmedo García de Ugalde, de 53 años, será de 18:00 a 21:00 el viernes 19 de diciembre de 2025 en la funeraria West Oaks con un rosario a las 19:00. Maribel falleció el lunes 15 de diciembre de 2025, en su casa rodeada de su amorosa familia.
Maribel nació el 4 de abril de 1972, hija de Cipriano Olmedo González y Gaspara García Benítez en Tecolutla, Veracruz, México. Se casó con el amor de su vida, Ángel Ugalde, el 18 de noviembre de 2017 en Greenville, Texas. Maribel era una cocinera y ama de casa increíble, una gran aficionada al fútbol de Agüillas de América y le en cantaba pasar tiempo con su familia.
Deja a su querido marido, Angle Ugalde, a su hijo, Kevin Ugalde de Greenville; sus hermanos, Francisco Olmedo García de Veracruz, Alfredo Olmedo García también de Veracruz y Ernesto Olmedo García de Greenville; sus hermanas, Jovita Olmedo García de Veracruz, María Isabel García de Sonora, Virginia Olmedo García de Veracruz y Sandra Olmedo García de Ridgeway, así como sobrinas, sobrinos y amigos.
Maribel fue precedida en la muerte por sus padres, Cipriano Olmedo González y Gaspara García Benítez.
Los arreglos están bajo la dirección de West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com

12/17/2025

While Christmas is celebrated around the world, each country has its own special traditions. Discover how various nations celebrate the holiday in this article!

Discover Christmas traditions from Germany, Mexico, France, America, Spain and beyond.

12/17/2025

June 5, 1948 ~ December 13, 2025 (age 77) Obituary & Services Richard Michael Emerson, age 77, passed away on December 13, 2025 in

12/16/2025

Today, thousands of wreaths across the nation are being placed on the graves of veterans and military service members at more than 2,500 locations – both at home and abroad. Together, let’s remember those who have fought and died to preserve our freedoms! Go to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org to learn more.

12/13/2025

Did you know that today is the National Guard’s birthday? Founded in 1636 as a militia force to protect families, the National Guard has nearly 440,000 service members. Be sure to thank these brave men and women for their service today!

12/12/2025

Are you looking for ways to remember and honor lost loved ones this holiday season? Consider baking! Not only will you have sweet treats to share with family and friends, there are so many benefits to baking during a time of loss. Click to learn more!

Smell is closely tied to memory, so baking your loved one's favorite things is an excellent way to keep their memory alive. Learn more here!