Beatriz Acevedo Almaraz, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the age of 88. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 3, 1937, in Laredo, Texas, Beatriz was the daughter of Juan and Amelia Acevedo. She grew up in Laredo and graduated from Martin High School in 1955. Beatriz married Santiago Almaraz on February 3, 1962, and together built a life filled with love and cherished memories and raised 8 children: Santiago (Laura) Almaraz, Javier (Ana) Almaraz, Ernesto (Teresa) Almaraz, Hermelinda (Tim) Rentz, Gerardo Almaraz, Juan Almaraz, Laura Almaraz, and Patricia (Dino) Gonzalez, who will forever be grateful for her love and support. In addition to her children Beatriz is survived by 20 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and many more relatives and friends who were touched by her warmth and kindness. Beatriz dedicated 41 years of loyal service and devotion to Leon Daiches Elementary School where she worked as an office clerk. Beatriz found great joy in birds and shared an especially close bond with her devoted dog Duke. She also enjoyed music, traveling and gathering with her family and loved ones. Throughout her life, Beatriz was a source of unwavering love, strength and guidance to her family and friends.

Beatriz is proceeded in death by her loving husband, Santiago Almaraz, parents, Juan and Amelia Acevedo, brother Juan Jose Acevedo and sister Amelia Acevedo Benavides.

The Almaraz family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to all attending medical staff at LMC, to her co-workers and friends at Leon Daiches Elementary School and her friend and caregiver Martha Hinojosa.