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Raquel Arechiga Mills
June 12, 1956 - June 18, 2022
Obituary For Raquel Arechiga Mills
Raquel Arechiga, 66, entered into the kingdom of Heaven on June 18, 2022, after courageously battling an extended illness.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Enrique Arechiga and Irma Pena Arechiga, brother Enrique Eduardo Arechiga and sister Irmita Arechiga.
She is survived by her husband, Colt Mills; son, Ismael (Ana) Delgado Jr.; grandson, Ismael Delgado III, granddaughter, AnaSofia Delgado; brothers, Raul Arechiga and Ricardo (Teresa) Arechiga, as well as many other family members and friends that will greatly miss her.
Raquel attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Elementary School and L.J. Christen Middle School. She was a proud graduate of Martin High School, Class of 1974. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Education at Laredo State University.
Raquel loved her family fiercely and always put others before herself. She was a dedicated educator who passionately sought to improve her students’ lives and went beyond what was required of her to ensure their success. She loved music, reading all genres of literature, traveling, and cooking for her family. A devout Catholic since childhood, Raquel was a deeply spiritual person who always trusted in her faith even during her most trying times. Her life’s mission was to improve the lives of those around her and to pass on her family’s traditions and history to the next generation to celebrate her lineage.
She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 27, 2022, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Nieto Funeral Home & Crematory, where a rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, June 28, 2022, from the funeral home to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral mass will begin at 9:15 am. Interment will follow immediately at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral service arrangements are under the care of Nieto Funeral Home & Crematory, 802 Coke St. Laredo, TX 78040. Condolences can be expressed to the family online at www.nietofuneral.com.
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June 29, 2022
Adriana L. Gutierrez
My most sincere condolences to the Arechiga and Mills families. Raquel was a beautiful lady with a big heart. May Raquel be in God's hands for all eternity.🕊
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June 28, 2022
Javier Eduardo Rodriguez
My sincere condolences to the Mills and Arechiga family. God always has a plan for us and I'm sure he had one for Raquel. She's in a better place now. I'll keep her in my prayers.
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June 28, 2022
Teresa Gutierrez and daughters
May you Rest In Peace, Raquel.
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June 28, 2022
Teresa Gutierrez and daughters
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Raquel. May she Rest In Peace. She is now with Lupita Gutierrez Cortez in heaven. They were friends at Our Lady of Guadalupe school.
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June 27, 2022
Cynthia Hernandez
My sincere condolences to all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you She was a very special and dear friend to me as we were growing up and a beautiful, genuine person that I will always remember. May she forever Rest in Peace. Goodby my dear friend !
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June 26, 2022
Linda Martinez
My sincere condolences. Rip, my special friend. I will forever miss our conversations.
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June 25, 2022
Dinah Pena
Mayito and Ana , Colt my deepest condolences to the Mills, Arechiga and Delgado Families. May God give you the strength and peace during this difficult time with this great loss. Raquel, you will be missed greatly. We did not always talk but know you will be missed.. Rest In Peace.⚘🙏❤⚘
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June 22, 2022
Norma Ramirez
My deepest condolences to Mayito and Anna and the Mills family. Raquel and I lived next to each other and were first cousins. We communicated daily sending each other prayers and sharing them. Raquel was a caring and beautiful woman. I will miss her. Rest In Peace.
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June 21, 2022
Ana Luisa Guevara..Ani
My deepest condolences for the loss of such a beautiful woman..I knew Raquel from our childhood days at Our Lady of Guadalupe...and then through middle school..We reconnected through Facebook a couple of years ago..and oh..what a blessing and pleasure it was..to hear her beautiful and wonderful messages...your words speak..of what you have in your heart.. May you rest in peace my dear friend.. Blessings and much love to the family m
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June 21, 2022
Mary Arechiga
My deepest condolences to the Mills, Arechiga and Delgado Families. May God give you Peace to cope with this great loss. Raquel, you will be missed greatly. Rest In Peace.⚘
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June 21, 2022
James & Martha (Lopez) Pappas
Please accept our sincere condolences regarding your loss of Raquel, who we knew from Christen Jr High and Martin High Schools, a fellow member of the MHS Class of 74.
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June 21, 2022
Toni Benavides
It's been such long time I haven't seen Raquel but remember her beautiful eyes, smile and very sweet lady. My most deepest condolences and prayers during this difficult time of grieving. 💐💐May the perpetual light shine upon and Rest In Peace Raquel.💐💐 Antonieta (Toni Cisneros) Benavides Cypress, Tex
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June 21, 2022
Rafael Cortez Jr.
My condolences to the Mills and Arechiga families. I remember Raquel from Our Lady of Guadalupe School, Christen, and Martin High School. She was a beautiful lady with an even more beautiful and generous heart. I hadn't seen Raquel in many years but she was always a very nice lady. May she Rest In Peace.
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June 21, 2022
Blas A. Martinez
On behalf of Maria Elena and myself, we want to wish you our condolences. Although we didn't see each other very often, when we did we would talk about family and reminisce about events that had occurred since we last saw each other. May she rest in peace.
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June 21, 2022
Sandra
Rest in peace
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June 21, 2022
Teresa Aréchiga
I always called Raquel my sister not my sister In Law. Raquel meant so much to me. I will miss being able to tell her good morning on Facebook messenger. She was a beautiful soul that was always concerned about everyone. My deepest condolences goes out to her family. Until we meet again sister.💖💖💖
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June 20, 2022
Rosalinda Pena
Mayito and Anna, my sincere condolences. May GOD give you the strength needed to accept that GOD had other plans for ur mother, she is nowwith ur grandparents and mama ita, and her brother and is pain free. May she rest in peace.
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June 20, 2022
Claudia Esquivel
Our heartfelt condolences to Ismael and his beautiful family on the loss of his beautiful mom. May she be rejoicing in heaven.
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June 20, 2022
Toni Benavides
In memory of Raquel Arechiga Mills, Toni Benavides lit a candle
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June 20, 2022
Toni Benavides
To Raquel Family, Our most deepest condolences and prayers during this difficult time of grieving. 💐💐May the perpetual light shine upon her and Rest In Peace Raquel. 💐💐 Class of 1974 Ismael & Toni (Cisneros) Benavides Cypress, Tx
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