Claudine Irela "Mimi" Davila Obituary (1942 - 2023)

After a lengthy battle with lung cancer, Claudine Irela Davila, affectionately known as "Mimi", passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 18, 1941, in Cardenas, Matanzas, province of Cuba, to Julio and Flora Maria Davila. Claudine was passionate about dancing from a young age and was a drum majorette while still residing in Cuba. In high school, she was part of the drill team and was a contestant in countless beauty pageants. A beautiful mother, Claudine, was one of the kindest women to ever walk this earth and devoted to her children. After graduating from George Ball High School in 1961, she married and moved to California where she, and the family she created, lived for 10 years. Claudine was a wonderful and loving mother of two who gave her all to her family. We will never be able to fill the space left behind by her. Claudine was predeceased by her beloved son, Nick Cavazos, brother, Maximo "Francois" Davila, father, Julio Davila, and mother, Flora Davila. Claudine is survived by her daughter, Vini Stockfleth, grandsons, Zachary and Sheldon Stockfleth, sister Aleida Hardeman, sister-in-law, Debbie Davila, surrogate son, Randy Stockfleth (Denise), numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and her precious caregiver, Clara Granados, who was with her for 16 years and considered part of this family. A small family service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Galveston on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 10:00 am. Rev. Katrina Pennington, Officiating