Amalia B. Carranza

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Amalia Bazan Carranza on December 21st, 2025, at the age of 75. She was surrounded by her family and passed peacefully.

Amalia was born on October 29th, 1950, in Garciasville (La Casita), Texas. Amalia always had a nurturing spirit and after graduating high school, went on to pursue a career in nursing where she dedicated 43 years before her retirement in 2014.

She was a caring and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Together, with the love of her life, Jose Luis Sr., they created a loving home and raised five children. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy, and she always put the needs of her family before her own. She was a strong woman of faith who faced every challenge in her life with courage and dignity and always instilled the importance of family and hard work. On her spare time, Amalia loved to scrapbook, travel to Las Vegas and Kickapoo, and spend quality time with her family.

Amalia was preceded in death by her mother, Santos, and brother, Jose “Pepe”.

Amalia is survived by her devout husband: Jose Luis Carranza; five beloved children: Jose Luis Jr., Andy (Shirley), Omar, Krystal, and Eric (Roxanne); her 11 grandchildren: Marisa, Andy Jr., Brandon, Bryan, Victoria, Omar Jr., Linnea, Jose Luis III, Addison, Jayden, and Aubree; sisters; Aidina, Yolanda, and Thelma; and father; Albino Jr.

Amalia’s memory will forever be cherished by her family, friends, and all who knew her. She will be deeply missed but her legacy will endure and continue to inspire us all.

Visitation will be held at Brown Family Funeral Home, 701 East Interstate Highway 2, Mission, TX, on December 30th, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m.

Mass will take place at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in McAllen, on December 31st, 2025 at 9:45 a.m.

Burial will follow at Valley Memorial Gardens, 3505 N. Taylor Rd, Mission, Texas at 11:00 a.m.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Castillo and the DHR hospice staff for providing comfort, support, and attention of care to ensure dignity and peace for Amalia.

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