GALVESTON Aurora Botello age 97 of Galveston died peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston Texas. Funeral services are 1:00 pm Friday, June 17, 2016 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, The Reverend Dr. Randall Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Galveston. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Friday beginning at 9:00 am.

Aurora was born on September 20, 1918 in Seguin, Texas to Gregory Sanchez and Donicia Zepeda Sanchez. She was a Christian woman who enjoyed listening to music, spending time with her family and many friends and was retired from St. Mary's Hospital with over 20 years. She loved her children and will be missed and cherished forever.

Preceded in death by her parents , husband Pedro Botello and son, John Botello survivors include daughters, Dora Cisneros and Sandra Miranda and husband Robert; brother, Johnny Ortiz; brother in law, Alfred Salazar; grandchildren, JoAnn Olguin, Caprina Olguin, Jesse Olguin, Diana Hendricks, Jeffrey Olguin, Daniel Reyna, David Miranda and Robert Miranda, Jr.; many great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren; dear friends Gloria Rodriguez and Maria Ruellas and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Pallbearers are Jeff Olguin, Danny Reyna, David Miranda, Robert Miranda, Jr., Christopher Gonzales and David Miranda, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Stephen Rodwell and Jeffrey Rodwell.