Mary Jane Nieto Diaz, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Godmother and friend to many, entered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday November 7, 2023.  She was surrounded by her loving family in San Antonio, Texas.

Mary Jane was born at home in San Antonio, Texas on January 27, 1943, the only child of Severa C. Nieto and granddaughter of Rosa Cortez. She grew up on the West side of San Antonio in the Vista Verde neighborhood on S. Pecos.  She attended Fox Tech High School and graduated in 1961 afterwards she attended San Antonio College where she earned her associate's degree.

Shortly after graduating Mary Jane began her career in the secretary pool at City Public Service (CPS) in 1963 and worked her way up over the years to become the Executive Assistant to the General Manager.  Mary Jane retired from CPS in 2005 after 42 years of dedicated service.  During her professional life, Mary Jane was also a long-time member of the Mexican American Business and Professional Women's Association (MABPW) and was active as treasurer for the group.

Mary Jane was a woman of deep faith and a long-time parishioner of Our Lady of Grace (OLG) Catholic Church.  She co-founded the monthly OLG Rosary Prayer Group Ministry with her husband Fred.  During the week Mary Jane could often be found at the church counting the money that came in from the weekly collections.  She was also a long-time parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where she served in the choir for a number of years and participated on many church committees to help plan annual festivals and events.

Mary Jane was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and her devotion to her family was unwavering. She treasured her role as "Maw Maw," creating a special bond with her grandchildren that was filled with laughter, and an abundance of love. She took delight in watching them grow up over the years.   Mary Jane was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Fred E. Diaz and her mother Severa C. Nieto and grandmother Rosa Cortez.

She is survived by her daughters De Anna Castro (Rodney), Alicia D'Andrea (Patrick); and five grandchildren: Matthew Musel, Nicholas and Elena Castro, Nicholas and Rachel D'Andrea.  She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, godchildren and her best friend of over 75 years, Rosario Trevino.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023

ORDER OF THE SERVICE:

Public Visitation

9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. (CST)

Rosary followed by the Funeral Mass

10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. (CST)

Location

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church

223 East Summit Ave.
San Antonio, Texas

A private burial will take place following the service.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio Inc.

(www.ccaosa.org)