Petra Davila
Petra Davila, 94, of Liverpool formerly of Dickinson, passed away March 12, 2021, at her home. Petra was born June 29, 1926, to Paula and Ponsiano Alaniz in Mexico. She was a loyal member of Shrine of the True Cross Catholic Church for many years.
Petra was preceded in death by her husband Alfred Davila, daughter Ramona Davila, son-in-law Juan Vela, and grandson James Paul Vela.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters Mary Vela, Tomasa Weimer and husband Ron, Rosa Vela and husband Secundino, Marina Porter, and Elena Davila; sons Manual Davila and wife Esther, Daniel Davila, Alfred Davila, Jr. and wife Becky, Johnny Davila, and Jose Rene Davila and wife Tammy; sister Modesta Alaniz; brother Santana Alaniz; twenty grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
In her honor a visitation will be held 5:00 – 8:00 pm, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, with a rosary at 7:00 pm, at Crowder Funeral Home Chapel Dickinson. Mass will be celebrated 10:30 am, Wednesday, Shrine of the True Cross Catholic Church Dickinson. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery Dickinson.
Petra Davila, you were a remarkable woman who leaves behind such a legacy of love and life. Your devotion to your family, God and the Blessed Mother Mary has been an inspiration to me from the first time I met you during Martin Vela’s wedding. You are a beautiful soul and may your soul rest in joyful peace with the Lord, your husband and all the other family members. Eternal rest to you.
Our deepest condolences to all of Petra’s family.