Angelita "Et" Munoz

Angelita “ET” Muñoz, 79, of Somerville went to her forever home on February 1, 2021. Visitation will be held at Strickland Funeral Home Somerville on Sunday, February 7, 2021 from 5pm - 8pm, with a rosary recited at 7 pm.  A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Somerville with burial to follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery.

Angelita Muñoz, affectionately known as Momma “ET” was a wife, mother, sister, and grandmother.  She married her loving and devoted husband of 56 years, Amador Muñoz, on June 19, 1965 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Somerville, TX.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family, taking sister trips, early morning coffee with her sisters, gardening, and dancing.  ET was an active member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church where she volunteered for many years as a religious teacher and a youth group sponsor.  Her love for sports led her to volunteering as a youth coach and playing first base in an all-woman’s softball league.  She was faithful, patient, and a selfless nurturer, always putting others first, making her a respected member of the community.  She worked at Somerville ISD where she loved inspiring and working with the youth of the community, before, and after, her retirement.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Margarito and Lucinda (Reyes) Orozco; brother, Jose Orozco; sisters, Pauline Sifuentes, Angela Rodriguez; brother-in-laws, Richard Sifuentes, Jimmy Montelongo, Frank Garcia, Martin Rodriguez, John Murphy and Ajit Mankekar.

She leaves behind her husband, Amador Muñoz; son, Patrick Muñoz, and wife Kimberly; daughters, Gina Sanchez and husband Gabriel, Monica Muñoz, Kathleen Muñoz; brothers, Delfino Orozco and wife Magdalena, Gonzalo Orozco; sisters, Antonia Montelongo, Nicanora Garcia, Lucinda Murphy, Lucia Mankekar; grandchildren, Ashlyn Cundiff and husband Anthony, Rylie King, Marina Muñoz, Lexi Muñoz, Abigail Muñoz, Madeleine Sanchez, Julian Sanchez along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Pallbearers are Andres Murphy, Jackson Palmer, Ricardo Montelongo, Fabian Leyva, Frank Sifuentes and Victor Orozco.

Honorary pallbearers are Delfino Orozco and Gonzalo Orozco.

Memorials can be made to St. Ann’s Catholic Church of Somerville.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville.