Maria Teresa Segura, a Garland-area resident and longtime caregiver whose work as a nanny touched numerous local families, died Jan. 4, 2026, in Fort Worth, according to funeral notices from Pilar Funeral Home.
Born June 14, 1957, in Nueva Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico, Segura was 68. She is survived by her husband, Angel; her son, Roger; brothers Homero and Genaro; sisters San Juana, Rosa Irene, Marisol, Lourdes and Marisela; and three grandchildren: Roger Jr., Valerie and Natalie, funeral information shows. She was preceded in death by her brother Martin.
Local services, burial in Garland
Pilar Funeral Home in Garland will host visitation before a Mass of Christian Burial at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, also in Garland. Segura will be interred at Garland Memorial Park.
| Event | Date and time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Viewing/Visitation | Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | Pilar Funeral Home, 650 W. Avenue D, Garland |
| Mass of Christian Burial | Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m. | Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Garland |
| Interment | Following Mass | Garland Memorial Park, Garland |
Community impact
Segura’s obituary highlights decades spent caring for other families, a role that often makes caregivers integral to household stability and local child care networks. Her work as a nanny meant she likely formed long-term bonds across Garland households, contributing quietly to the city’s social fabric.
- Survived by: husband Angel, son Roger, brothers and sisters, and three grandchildren.
- Primary roles: wife, mother, grandmother and professional caregiver.
- Services: visitation at Pilar Funeral Home; funeral Mass at Good Shepherd; burial at Garland Memorial Park.
“She will be remembered for her unwavering love, her gentle spirit, and her dedication to her family,” the funeral notice says.
For Garland families who relied on her care or who wish to pay respects, the visitation on Jan. 12 and the Mass on Jan. 13 provide opportunities to honor a local resident whose quiet service was part of many households’ daily life. Funeral home notices do not list additional memorial contributions or public events beyond the scheduled services.
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