Mercedes "Helen" Modro Obituary (1930

Mercedes “Helen” “Mama Mo” Modro, 95, of Toluca, passed away Wednesday January 28, 2026, 7:35 am at her home in Toluca. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of her life will be held at later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Eastern Marshall County EMS. Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home, Toluca is assisting the family. Mercedes was born on September 23, 1930, in El Paso, TX to Demetrio and Petra (Hernandz) Aluprado. She married Willis “Red” Modro November 1, 1948, in El Paso, Texas. He preceded her in death on June 23, 1992. Surviving are her children, David Modro, Bob (Kim) Modro, both of Toluca, 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren and 2 sisters. Her parents, one son, Charlie Modro, 2 daughters, Patsey, Karen Jean, and a daughter-in-law, Karen Modro, 3 sisters, two brothers preceded her in death. Mercedes was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Toluca. She was a homemaker who loved to cook, dance, go fishing and spend time with her family and grandchildren. Her big love in life was Elvis Presley.