Maxine Guerra

MCALLEN - M. Maxine “Maggie” Guerra (formerly Maria Maxine Guerra) of McAllen, Texas, passed away at the age of 65 on December 30, 2025 due to health complications. Surrounded by her loving family and friends, Maxine’s soul found its way to eternal peace. She spent her early years in McAllen, Texas and in 1995 at age 30 moved to Norfolk, Nebraska later settling in Omaha, Nebraska. She attended McAllen High School (McHigh) in McAllen, Texas - Class of 1979. In Omaha she attended Metropolitan Community College where she earned an associate in applied science and a certificate of achievement with honors in bookkeeping. She then attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha to pursue her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business.

Her life’s journey was spent alternating her time between Nebraska and her native Texan home. Maxine was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. She possessed a rare culmination of special qualities. These qualities allowed her to cultivate friendships and create community wherever she was calling home. Maxine easily connected with others and always made everyone feel loved. She was a selfless person and her generosity knew no bounds. Maxine had a sharp mind, humorous wit, free spirit, kind nature and an empathetic heart. Herwork ethic, dependability, and loyalty shined through her life’s work and relationships.

Her enormous creative skill was always on display. She never ceased to impress when creating beautiful cakes, participating in hobby craft shows, styling or decorating items for homes and special occasions, or simply creating looks for her Halloween costume.

Maxine enjoyed gambling, diners & drinks with friends and family, music and karaoke, all of which emphasized her enjoyment of life’s simple pleasures. Although Maxine’s earthly body has left this world, she often reminded us that her free spirit and uniquely loving soul would be a part of our hearts and the universe forever. Her physical presence will always be missed but her family rests easy knowing that she left a mark on the hearts of all, which will never be forgotten.

Maxine Guerra is survived by her father Ramon (Minerva) Guerra Sr; three children, Regan Anne (Felix Alfredo) Rodriguez, Jillian Rae Rodriguez, and Steven Lee Rodriguez; six grandchildren, Damian J.R. (Cynthia) Rodriguez, Amara Raine (Christopher) New, Gadiel (Emily) Rayhan Salinas, Dianna J.R. (Tyler) Rodriguez, Steven Lee Rodriguez II, and Joaquin Rogelio Garza; three great grandchildren Liana Rhea Lara,Cereyah Rose New, and Jeremy Julian Rodriguez; Her aunt Minerva Garza; uncle, Lee (Elena) Garza Jr.; three siblings, Ramon (Aydee) Guerra Jr., Norma Noemí (Tomas+) Torres and Claudia Esther (Cory) Solis, three dear beloved friends; Brenda de la Rosa, Corina Posada and Nolan Belshi; a vast extended family that includes nine nephews and three nieces, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Maxine Martinez Garza and Grandparents Lizandro “Lee” Garza and Esther Garza Escochea. Maxine clearly expressed that she did not want a traditional funeral or viewing. In honoring her wishes, we warmly invite family, friends, co-workers and acquaintances to share your memories and celebrate her life on her memorial website. If Maxine touched your heart, impacted your life, made you smile, made you laugh, meant something to you in some way please share it. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to her memorial fund to support the placing of memorial benches featuring a personalized commemorative plaque at two locations she loved: South Padre Island in Texas and TaHaZouka Park in Nebraska.

https://gofund.me/67b0e19a6 the link for memorial plaque contributions. 

At Maxine’s request, cremation was held. She wished for her ashes to be scattered at the beach during a private ceremony. Please scroll down add your name and memories/photos to the guestbook below. The Family will print the guestbook as a keepsake.

Family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a Celebration of Life service at 4 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2026, at Legacy Chapels 4610 South Jackson Road in Edinburg.

Funeral service are under the direction of Legacy Chapels in Edinburg.