Alaniz Tortilla Factory founder Rosario Alaniz dies at 92
By Tortilla News Staff · · 2 min read
Rosario Alaniz, founder and owner of Alaniz Tortilla Factory in Brownsville, Texas, died Nov. 18, 2024, at age 92. Her funeral notice called the family tortillería a cornerstone of the family's success in the Rio Grande Valley.
Died
Nov 18, 2024
Age
92
Company / role
Alaniz Tortilla Factory founder/owner
Location
Brownsville, Texas
Rosario Alaniz, 92, of Brownsville, Texas, died Nov. 18, 2024, Sunset Memorial Funeral Home reported. She was born Oct. 7, 1932, in Brownsville.
The funeral notice identifies her as the original founder and owner of Alaniz Tortilla Factory, calling the business a cornerstone of her family’s success. It also notes her work with Alaniz Ranch and long community involvement.
She was preceded in death by husband Jose Pedro Alaniz and several children and grandchildren, and is survived by children Sylvia Solis, Carlos Alaniz, Ninfa Sauceda, and Eduardo Alaniz, among a large extended family. Funeral Mass was held Nov. 26, 2024, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Brownsville.
Read the Sunset Memorial Funeral Home notice for full service and family details.
