Gloria Diaz Rincon

It is with profound sadness that the family of Gloria Diaz Rincon announce her passing on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the age of 75 years. Gloria was a Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. Gloria was known for her warmth, generosity, and undeniably loving spirit she brought into the world. 

Gloria was born on February 14, 1949, a Valentine’s baby, in Mineral, TX to Pedro and Trinidad Diaz. She attended Bee County College where she met the love of her life Reynaldo Rincon. In April of 1969, Ray and a friend were walking around the campus when he noticed Gloria. Ray introduced himself and soon after, they would meet in the campus SUB to talk and get to know each other. They were married on December 26, 1970.  

Gloria was employed with Bee County College/Coastal Bend College for 34 years as the Executive Assistant to many a College President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees. In 2013, she received the Western Regional Professional Board Staff Member Award in Seattle, Washington. She loved filling their yard with plants and colorful flowers and capturing special moments in photos. And even when sick or in pain, she never faltered in caring for her loved ones more than she did for herself.  

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Trinidad Diaz, Sisters Martina Vera and Josephina Diaz, Nieces Sylvia Castillo and Megan Diaz, Nephews Elijah Franklin and Jake Aldridge, Great-nephew Andren Skau and Great-niece Paityn Skau. 

Gloria will be remembered fondly by her beloved husband of 53 years, Reynaldo “Ray” Rincon, Daughters Katryna, Adrianna and Victoria Rincon, the second love of her life Grandson Justin Rincon, Sisters Vicente Stricklin of Gilbert, AZ, Eloisa (John) Marron of Baytown, TX, Rosa Linda Rodriguez of Tuleta, TX, Diana Franklin of Beeville, TX, Brothers Robert (Jan) Diaz of Tuleta, TX and Albert (Belinda) Diaz of Ganado, TX. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. 

The immediate family visitation will be held on Monday, November 18th at Oak Park Memorial Funeral Home at 2 pm. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 3 to 8 pm. A prayer service will be held at 6:30 pm with Rev. Salvador Rincon officiating with a rosary to be recited at 7 pm with Deacon Roger Rosenbaum reciting. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 19th at 10:30 am with burial to follow at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery at 1 pm in Corpus Christi, TX. 

Carrying Gloria to her final resting place will be Pallbearers Alicia Gonzales, Robert (Bobby) Rincon, Michael Skau, Andrew Skau, Albert Diaz, and Robert Diaz. 

Honorary Pallbearers are Adrianna Rincon, Victoria Rincon, and Sandra Loya. 

Memorial contributions can be made to The American Cancer Society and various Coastal Bend College Foundation Scholarships for Coastal Bend College students.  

OAK PARK MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL

BEEVILLE, TEXAS

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