Dahlia Tripp

Dahlia E. Tripp, 74, was born December 27, 1941 in Edinburg, Texas to Santos and Eutimia B. Gorena. She passed away peacefully on March 8, 2016 at Valley Baptist Medical Center.
Dahlia, a retired teacher, will be remembered for being a devoted English teacher for almost 30 years for the Brownsville Independent School District. She was a voracious reader and one of the best seamstresses, having made her family's costumes and wedding dresses for cherished friends. After her retirement, she enjoyed her time at home and with her grandchild.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Otha L. Tripp, Jr., brother, Rolando R. Gorena, and her parents.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Marla I. (Rene) Benavidez, son, Erick R. Tripp, and grandson Michael A. Benavidez. A sister, Vilma G. Guinn, and a brother, Roel A. Gorena as well as various nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no services. Cremation to follow after private family viewing.