July 27, 1939 – August 30, 2026

Margarita “Margie” Machuca, a longtime resident of Pecos, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the age of 87.

Margie was born on July 27, 1939, in Toyah, Texas, to Francisco and Francisca Martinez. Throughout her life, she was devoted to her family, her faith, and the community she called home.

In 1964, Margarita married Crescencio Machuca, with whom she built a life and raised a loving family. Together, they shared nearly four decades of marriage until Crescencio’s passing in 2002. In 2005, Margie remarried Manuel Ledesma, beginning another chapter of companionship in her life.

A devoted Catholic, Margie was a longtime member of Santa Rosa Catholic Church in Pecos. Her faith was an important part of her life, and for many years she shared her love of music and worship as a member of the church choir. Her voice and faithful presence became a cherished part of the Santa Rosa community she loved so dearly.

Above all, Margie cherished her family. She is survived by her children, Christine Machuca, Israel Machuca, Gabriel and Anilu Machuca, Joseph Paul Machuca, Edward and Idaly Machuca, Joe Chris and Susan Machuca, Esperanza Lopez, Carol Parham, Chris Pineda, Michael Ledesma, Laura Ledesma, Mark Ledesma, and Mario Ledesma.

She was a loving grandmother to her grandchildren: Bianca Machuca and Husband Jorge Reyna Jr., Nicholas Machuca, Zachariah Machuca, Vicente Machuca and Wife Alexis Machuca, Matthew Machuca, Amariah Machuca, Nylee Espinoza and Husband Angel Espinoza, Diesel Machuca, Aida Machuca, Sophia Machuca, Clarissa Mosley and Husband Jay Mosley, and Sabas Peña, Sebastian Hernandez, Christopher Dominguez and Emanuel Romero. She was also blessed with 13 great-grandchildren.

Margie was preceded in death by her husbands, Crescencio Machuca and Manuel Ledesma; her parents, Francisco and Francisca Martinez; her daughters-in-law, Selina Jaquez and Isela Machuca; and her brother and two sisters.

Visitation for Margie will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 1:00pm - 9:00pm with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm at Pecos Funeral Home in Pecos, Texas.

A Funeral Mass celebrating Margarita’s life and faith will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Santa Rosa Catholic Church in Pecos, Texas. Following the Funeral Mass, Margarita will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos.

Margarita leaves behind a beautiful legacy of faith, family, and love. Her memory will live on through her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, and the many lives she touched throughout her 87 years.

Though her voice will be deeply missed, the faith and love she shared throughout her life will continue to echo in the hearts of her family for generations to come.

May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.