Silvia Hannigan

Silvia Hannigan ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by McAllen Funeral Home on Mar. 6, 2026.Silvia Hannigan, born October 15, 1956, in Mercedes, Texas, to Manuel De La Fuente Jr. and Francisca Guana, passed away on March 3, 2026, surrounded by her husband, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and family members. Silvia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was centered around family. Her love, warmth, and generous spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.She is survived by her husband, John Thomas Hannigan. She was a proud and loving mother to her daughters Dolores Lea Root, Belinda Michelle Root, and Christina Murillo, who were the center of her world. Silvia is also survived by her siblings Faviola Ramirez, Iris Mayberry, Maribelle Garza, Dolores Mayo, and Manuel De La Fuente Jr, with whom she shared a lifetime of cherished memories.Her greatest pride and joy were her grandchildren: Sergio Arturo Rivera, Maleah Cambri Escobedo, Michael Anthony Root, Lalani Alise Aranda, McKenzi Braelyn Root, Alanah Nevaeh Delgado, Jusiah Rey Delgado, and Avah Harlee-Rayne Murillo. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren Zailee Love Rivera, Zaiden Alexander Rivera, Zeppelin Xavier Rivera, Izaiah Luciano Rivera, and Mikaela Jhene Root, who brought immense happiness to her life. Silvia also leaves behind many cherished extended family members: Carlos Monjaras Jr., Oscar Delgado Jr., Belinda Gonzalez, Carlos Alejandro Murillo Jr., Amanda Juarez, Brianna Saenz, Jenniffer Bautista, and Nubia Bautista, Dina Marie Rojas and Carlos Rojas. Silvia loved her family more than words could ever express. She treasured the simple and meaningful moments. Through every challenge life presented, her strength carried her family forward. Silvia always thought of others before herself, giving love freely and wholeheartedly. Her kindness and compassion were felt by everyone who knew her.Silvia's love, strength, and beautiful spirit will live on through the many lives she touched. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.Our MommaOur momma loved her familymore than words could ever say.She cherished every momentwe shared along the way.Whether sharing meals together,watching movies side by side,or out and about making memories, those moments fill us with pride.Her laughter brought us comfort, her dancing filled our days with joy. Her strength carried our family through every challenge life could deploy.She always thought of others first, giving love so freely and true. A heart so full of kindnessin everything she would do.The legacy she leaves behindis love that will not sever.We carry her within our hearts-Our Momma, now and forever.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.