Regina McIntyre
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Regina McIntyre, 68, of Texas City, on October 9th 2024. A caregiver both in heart and in profession, Regina lived a life of sacrifice and struggle in order to nurture those around her. She was beautiful, kind, and intense. She will be dearly missed.
Regina was born on 6/16/56 to Jose Mesquita and Leonina Costa Mesquita in Goiânia, Brazil. After immigrating to the USA in the 70’s with her sister Josie, Regina settled in New York City, where she modeled part-time and danced through the night at Studio 54.
Regina went on to marry Matthew John “Mac” McIntyre in New York City. Regina & Mac went on to have one daughter, Melissa. In 1985, they all moved to Houston as a family. While their marriage eventually ended, they remained good friends along with his family.
Years later, Regina married Joseph Taylor in Texas. Together they had one son, Jonathan and she became a stepmom to Joe’s existing children, Gabriel and Carrie Taylor. While Regina and Joe’s romantic relationship also came to an end, the two remained close friends after their separation, maintaining a strong connection as the years went by. Joe’s Aunt Janice also remained close.
Regina spent her days working tirelessly as a translator and caregiver, and she enjoyed spending much of her free time at church, where she was surrounded by those who loved her.
Everyone who remembers and loves Regina should celebrate her in their own way. Do something kind for someone – she would have liked that.
Regina is predeceased by her parents, and nephew Cristopher DiGiulio. She is survived by her daughter Melissa McIntyre and her son, Jonathan Taylor along with her siblings Eleuza Costa DiGiulio, Miria Neves Costa Aráujo, Lídia Neves Costa, Euvaldir Neves Costa and Joselene Costa Klingenberg. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews that she loved like her own children: Robert Costa DiGiulio, Michelle Costa DiGiulio, Esmael Costa Araújo, Junior Samuel Costa Araújo, Lydhea Regina Costa, Maciel Biagi Danielle Costa, Maciel Prata Aline Meireles Costa, Iana Meireles Costa, Ian Meireles Costa, Pedro Ivo Meireles Costa, Sasha Costa, Thiago Costa, Gilberto Costa Camargos Junior and Natasha Costa Klingenberg.
Services will be held at James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque on October 13th 2024 from 2:00pm-5:00pm. At 3:00pm a eulogy will be given. In lieu of flowers, if you feel inclined, the family would greatly appreciate any donations to cover expenses. Or please donate to NAMI.org, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
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A prima e sobrinha , Regina deixou boas lembranças nos nossos corações. Mulher de fé, generosa.
Que o bom perfume do amor que ela espalhava esteja com ela agora.
My beloved friend and sister, we have passed together só many moments during the last 40 years. Moments of joy, sadness,and resilience , always suported by our friendship. I Will miss you, every day..
Regina te conocí hace 4 años atrás, pero realmente te conocí hace meses en el Marqué, donde nos congregamos por unos meses, recuerdo tus palabras cuando yo estaba cantando una canción con el grupo de alabanza de nuestra congregación y me dijiste tu voz nesecita estar ahí cantando, yo sonreí y dije un día lo haré, y cada ves que me veías me decías lo mismo!! Yo siempre tenía una excusa ya pronto lo haré , recuerdo la última vez que me dijiste, cuando tu sacrifiques tu vida y tiempo a Dios el no se quedara con nada, solo obedece! Y sigo aquí sin subir a ese altar tal es porque me sentía indigna de estar ahí, pero estoy aprendiendo de ti y de tus consejos, eres una mujer que hasta el
Último día de tu vida luchaste por tu hijo!! Y jamás olvidaré tu
Petición ese martes después de la Oración, me contaste una anécdota tuya con tu hijo Jonathan y me preguntaste estás orando por mi hijo? Si te dije y tú dijiste sigue orando por él yo oraré por el tuyo!! Ahí nos abrazamos y con una sonrisa en tu Rostro
Te fuiste para no volver jamás🥹 pero nos volveremos a mirar y esa plática la volveremos a vivir en la eternidad con nuestro padre celestial junto con nuestros hijos! Vuela alto sister Regina ya ganaste tu corona 👑 y tu galardón 🏆
I feel so so sorry about the loss of mine beautiful friends. I hope she’s made Jesus in one day. I can see her thank you so much Regina for bring me to this country and make my living my work my friends in this beautiful country. I’m only feel thankful a lot thankful for that. She did to me, I wish of our family my love and mine condolences. God bless all of them and God bless Regina in heaven.
Loved and never forgotten. You were taken from the world too soon. May your body and soul be at peace. You gave much to your family and to your community. Condolences to the family.
I met Melissa some 30 years ago… and Regina some 20 years ago.
I am at a loss for words. Sending my condolences to you all.