Maria Elena Alanis

Mass of Christian Burial for Maria Elena Alanis, 74, of Diboll will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church with Fr. Joby Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories Memorial Park. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Monday evening in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Alanis was born March 9, 1952 in Diaz Ordaz, Tamaulipas, Mexico to the late Cristina (Castro) and Ignacio Serratos, and passed away in her home Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Mrs. Alanis enjoyed cooking, gardening, and traveling. Above all, she cherished being a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and spending time with her family whom she loved with all her heart.

Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Jesus Alanis; daughter and son-in-law, Susie and Noe Aguilar; daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Luis Arambula, Sr.; son and daughter-in-law, Jesus Jr. and Tiffany Alanis; son, Ricardo Alanis, Sr.; numerous grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and sisters, San Juanita Alvarez, Kity Calvillo, Elia Serratos, Angelita Morales, and Gloria Martinez.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Jose Luis Serratos and Ignacio Serratos, Jr.

Pallbearers will be Noe Aguilar, Tristen Rodriguez, David Rodriguez, Ricky Alanis, Jr., Zander Arambula, Luis Arambula, Luis Arambula, Jr., and Jesus Alanis, Jr.

Honorary pallbearer will be Elijah Alanis.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.