Mary Lou Espinoza Alfaro

August 23, 1943-October 13, 2026

      Mary Lou Espinoza Alfaro, 83, of Lockhart, Texas, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord on October 13, 2026, surrounded by her children. Born August 23, 1943, in San Marcos, Texas, to Guadalupe and Jesusa Espinoza, Mary Lou was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was centered on faith, family, and love.

     A devoted Christian with a deep and abiding faith in God, Mary Lou found great comfort and joy in prayer, especially praying the Rosary and watching EWTN. Her faith guided her throughout her life and was reflected in the kindness, compassion, and strength she shared with others.

    Nothing brought Mary Lou greater happiness than spending time with her family. She cherished family gatherings, enjoyed working crossword puzzles, watching her favorite TV novelas, and sharing conversations with family and friends. Her warm smile, caring heart, and unwavering love will be remembered by all who knew her.

    Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe Espinoza and Jesusa Espinoza, and by her beloved husband, Martin Alfaro, Jr.

      She leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her memory: her son, Gregory Alfaro; her son, Martin Alfaro III, and his wife, Robin Alfaro, and their son, Roman; her daughter, Barbara Alfaro-Delgado, and her husband, Alfred Delgado; her granddaughters, Clarissa Elaine Delgado and Krista Elizabeth Delgado; her great-grandson, Emilio Marcelo Galicia; and her son, Javier Espinoza.

       Visitation will be held Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at DeLeon Funeral Home Chapel, 110 E. Cedar St., Lockhart, Texas, with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. led by Deacon Scott Dillon. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at St. Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church, with Father Ramiro Tarazona Jerez officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

     Mary Lou’s legacy of faith, love, and devotion to her family will continue to live on in the hearts of those who were blessed to know her. Though she will be deeply missed, her family finds comfort in knowing that she is now reunited with her loved ones and resting in the eternal peace of God’s presence.

     “Well done, good and faithful servant.” – Matthew 25:23

     May she rest in peace. Amen.

     Arrangements are entrusted to DeLeon Funeral Home