RIO HONDO/SAN BENITO, TX. – Madison Kiley Macias, born on August 30, 1997 in Harlingen, Texas, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 17 years old.
Madison, known to many as Maddie, was a cheerleader, dancer, singer, and she praised God greatly. Singing, playing the guitar, going out to the movies, and spending time on the beach were just a few of her favorite things. Everybody knew Maddie as a loving friend; she was a very compassionate young lady and was always encouraging and helping others in any way possible.
Survivors include her parents, Elaine and Albert Macias; sister, Averie Macias; maternal grandparents, Aurora and Ezequiel Robles; paternal grandparents, Gloria and Alberto Macias; aunts and uncles Richard “Joey” and Elma Gomez, Eddie and Elvia Macias, Rolando and Elvira Alaniz, Julian III and Elida Flores, Maribel Alaniz and David Mares, Lisa Macias, and Carlos and Rachel Arellano. She is also survived by numerous cousins.
Visiting hours are today, Saturday, June 20, 2015 and tomorrow, Sunday, June 21, 2015, beginning at 3:00 P.M. and concluding at 9:00 P.M., with a prayer service to take place at 7 o’clock in the evening during both days.
A chapel service will commence on Monday, June 22, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. within the San Benito Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will then follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park.
Honored to serve as her pallbearers will be Rollen Alaniz, Ryan Garcia, Maverick Hunter, Julian Flores IV, Justin Flores, Troy Macias, and Rakeem Alaniz. Josh Ybarra will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
Madison taught us all about true strength and true love by tackling life with a smile and a purity of life and soul.
Our beloved Madison, nothing held you back; you cheered, you danced, you joked, you lived life to the fullest; you believed, you prayed, and you defied the odds with your courage, strength, love, and faith.
Special thanks to the following people for the love and care they provided for Madison: her family; friends Jade Vela, Tracy Del Bosque, and Laura Rodriguez; her nurse, Frank Lugo of Selah Hospice; Driscoll Children’s Hospital; Windsor Atrium Nursing Home; and the numerous physicians and health care providers who worked relentlessly to care for Maddie. Thank you to the Rio Hondo community for your prayers, love, and support.
You are invited to send your condolences to the family, sign the guestbook, and share your memories of Maddie online at www.sanbenitofuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are with San Benito Funeral Home, (956) 361-9192.