A funeral service for Brenda Murillo Gaona, 33, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 7, 2025, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Algoma North Cemetery in Marshall. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the funeral home.

Brenda was born on May 15, 1992, in Marshall, Texas. From the moment she entered this world she was a blessing. To her parents, Pedro E. Gaona and Manuela Gaona Delgado, she was pure joy, full of light, warmth, and laughter. That grew stronger as she shared her life with family and friends who loved her deeply.

Whether you knew her for a moment or for many years, she showed up for people in the easy moments and the hard ones. She gave her time, her energy, and her heart freely. Even during her illness, her compassion, strength, and quiet courage inspired everyone who knew her. She never lost her faith in God and found her comfort and strength in His love.

Though our hearts ache from losing her, we are grateful for every smile, every laugh, and every moment she shared with us.

She is survived by her loving husband, Jorge Murillo, who stood by her side with unwavering devotion; her parents, Pedro Sr. Gaona and Manuela Gaona; siblings, Victor Manuel Delgado, Pedro Jr. Gaona, and Ana Debora Villegas Gaona, who cherished her. She also leaves behind many extended family members and countless friends whose lives were changed by her love, her humor, and her beautiful spirit.

All who loved her are welcome to join us as we honor her memory.