Mercedes Sosa

1946 - 2015

Mercedes Sosa obituary, 1946-2015, Houston, TX

BORN

1946

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Levy Funeral Directors

4539 Bissonnet

Bellaire, Texas

Mercedes Sosa Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 1, 2015.

Born in Caracas, Venezuela to Mercedes Hernandez and Leon Obadia. Loving and Devoted Wife of the late Dr. Manuel J. Sosa D.; "Meche" was the epitome of the nurturing and supportive Mother. She sang as the Angels and lifted the Spirits of Everyone that had the fortune to be in her Life.
In addition to her unyielding affection and care for her Family, she also served as administrator, peacekeeper and President of the Ladies Consular Corp of Houston. Her love and support enriched all of our lives.
She is survived by her children Manuel David, Manuel Alfredo and Patricia J., her grandchildren Jose M. and Joshua and loving family and friends.
Her Service will be held at Levy Funeral Home on Tuesday February 3, 2015 at 10:30.
We invite all those who loved her to join us.

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February 2, 2015

Jorge Ferragut

Que duerma en la Paz del Señor, ahora que terminó su jornada caminando entre los que aman y construyen.
Jorge & Margarita Ferragut (Katy, TX)

February 2, 2015

Donna Clifton

To David and the entire Sosa family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. God Bless all of you.

February 2, 2015

Michelle

I feel honored and blessed to have known Mercedes. She was truly a blessing in my life, I will miss her and our wonderful conversations. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. Our family extends our most sincere condolences to you and your family. Michelle and Carlos

February 1, 2015

Larry Jacobs

Alfredo and family, please accept my deepest condolences.

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4539 Bissonnet, Bellaire, TX 77401

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