Mary Catherine Rocamontes Cheng, passed away on September 3, 2017. She is survived by sons Samuel Cheng (wife Kay, children Sydney and Samuel); Albert Cheng (wife Leonor, children Alexander and Eva); and Anthony Cheng. She is survived by her sisters Janie, Celia, Sandie and brother George. Catherine was born in Houston, Texas on January 14, 1943 to Victoria Hernandez (mother) and Catarino Rocamontes (father). She attended seminary (Sisters of Divine Providence) in San Antonio and then graduated from Incarnate Word Academy in downtown Houston. After graduation, she worked at Ben Taub Hospital. She then married Samuel Kam Foo Cheng (deceased) for fifty years in a marriage that started as a trip to Galveston to see the steps to possibly get married. She said that it was something special.
She ran the various family businesses – a BBQ restaurant, Stride Rite shoe stores, managing rental properties, and an office cleaning business – along with her husband. She loved her grandchildren, family gatherings, and her dogs.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 16th at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 9900 Stella Link Rd., Houston, TX 77025. A BBQ reception will follow after the mass per her wishes. Interment will be at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made to Incarnate Word Academy, 609 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002.
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September 18, 2017
Linda Sulpacio
From the waters of Harvey, Noah's Ark came for you, Tia. Just as you arranged. All your animal friends were on board:horses,zebras,giraffes, elephants, parakeets, cows, pigs, bears, squirrels,cats and dogs. All your animals friend and you, Tia were sailing to the shores of the beach where Uncle Sam with your purse in his hand was shouting "I am here Catherine, Hobie too" Hobie was excited running back and forth on the sandy silver shore, jumpimg up and down! Tia you are shore,at last, you run kicking your heels to Uncle Sam. You and Uncle embraced not knowing whose arms and legs were tangled around your bodies. You look up at Uncle Sam's face and stare unbelieveable and smile while saying "Sam I love You"
September 16, 2017
bj
My sincere condolences for your great
loss. As the family persevere in prayer
together, may our Heavenly Father give
you the strength to endure now and in
the days to come. Romans 12:12.
September 16, 2017
Mrs. B. Jones
To Family and All Loved ones of Mary Cheng
Reading the Life Legacy of your loved one,
truly is inspiring. Endearing words of one so dear to all.
May you continue cherishing her Love of Family, Life & Loving Qualities.
Proverbs 31:10-31
September 14, 2017
Patricia mendez
God bless you all at this time. We love you all. Richard and Patricia Mendez
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