TITLE: In memory of Ofilia Barrera Dominguez of Edroy.

SUMMARY: In memory of Ofilia Barrera Dominguez of Edroy.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Ofilia Barrera Dominguez of Edroy, who passed away on March 27, 2017, at the age of 85; and WHEREAS, Born in Reynosa, Mexico, on March 20, 1932, the former Ofilia Barrera was the daughter of Guadalupe Valdez and Felix Barrera; she moved to the United States at the age of five and grew up in Edroy with six sisters and five brothers; and WHEREAS, She married Carlos Castro Dominguez in 1948, and the couple shared a fulfilling relationship of 50 years before his death in 1999; she was a loving mother to her daughter, Noelia, and to her six sons, Alberto, Carlos, Rene, Daniel, Jaime, and Benjamin; through the years, she also knew the joy of welcoming into her family 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, A talented cook, Mrs. Dominguez worked in a number of restaurants and liked to pamper loved ones with their favorite dishes; she belonged to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Guadalupanas; in her free time, she enjoyed going to bingo games; and WHEREAS, Ofilia Dominguez lived a caring and purposeful life, and she will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who held her close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ofilia Barrera Dominguez and extend sincere condolences to her relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ofilia Dominguez. Johnson of Dallas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2529 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 28, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House