Modesta B. Saenz died Jan. 15, 2004, at her home in Gilroy.
Modesta B. Saenz died Jan. 15, 2004, at her home in Gilroy.
She was born in Valadeces, Tamps, Mexico, July 15, 1916. Modesta spent her childhood and youth in Mexico, migrated as a young adult to Texas and has lived her in Gilroy since 1921.
Modesta was the beloved mother to Lupe Saenz, Elva Gonzalez, Juan Angel Saenz, Elia Garza, Bilberto Saenz, Armando Saenz, Linda Paiz, Samuel Saenz and Judy Saenz. Modesta was grandmother to 26 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
Modesta Saenz was a devoted Jehovah’s Witness. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service today at 7 p.m. at the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall at 8530 Forest St., Gilroy.
