Lucia Cisneros Carriaga, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, at the age of 87.
Born in Nixon, Texas, on September 3, 1938, Lucia lived a life marked by resilience, devotion, and joy. Lucia’s life was a testament to perseverance, wisdom, and quiet strength. She worked in a beauty shop sweeping hair and in a local store tending the fabric section, always with grace and diligence. It was at a laundromat in Universal City where she met the love of her life, Mario R. Carriaga Sr., beginning a partnership that would span decades.
Lucia’s green thumb brought life to vibrant gardens that bloomed under her care. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life – she was a devoted member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where she attended Mass faithfully and found deep spiritual comfort. Lucia’s love of music began early – she learned to play the guitar at 15 and played the accordion. Lucia loved to listen to Classic country music. She enjoyed playing bingo and dominos. Her quick wit and sharp sense of humor made her a joy to be around, and her laughter was a gift to all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her Husband: Mario R. Carriaga Sr., Mother: Celestina P. Cisneros, Father: Juan Cisneros and siblings Brother: Manuel Cisneros, Brother: Placido Cisneros, and Sister: Alicia P. Cisneros.
She is survived by: Children; Daughter: Mary I. Spragg (Husband: Mark A. Spragg) Grandson: Albert A. Spragg Son: Mario Carriaga Jr. (Wife: Amanda Carriaga) Daughter: Esther C. Cardenas (Husband: Pedro G. Cardenas) Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched and the memories created.
A Special thanks to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church for providing comfort and daily prayers during her transition.
A visitation for Lucia will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with rosary to be recited from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, TX 78148. A gathering will be from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM, Friday, October 3, 2025 at Colonial Funeral Home, going in a procession to Church of the Good Shepherd, 1065
Live Oak Rd., Schertz, TX 78154 where funeral mass will be celebrated 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A graveside service will follow from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery #2, 15771 I-35 N, Selma, TX 78154.