Gloria Irene Trevino

October 20, 1927 ~ September 6, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gloria Carrego Trevino share the news of her passing at the age of 92, on September 6, 2020. She was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, the beloved daughter of Edwardo F. Carrego and Angela Lillie Vidal and cherished sibling to Carmen Hutchinson, Edward A. Carrego and Arthur F. Carrego, all deceased.

Gloria is predeceased by her husband, Leopoldo, and her son, Patrick, and is survived by her children, Margaret “Jody” (Joe Puente), Theresa “Terry” (Charles Wheeler), Joseph, Cynthia (Victor Gallagher), Laura Jimenez, Lisa “Toni” Santos, Michael, Cordelia and Gerard, as well as her fifteen (15) grandchildren, sixteen (16) great grandchildren and one (1) great great grandchild.

Gloria graduated from Brackenridge High School, and her first job was working as a legal secretary in the field of real estate and title business. She began her teaching career at Providence High School, followed by San Antonio College where she taught bookkeeping, shorthand and typing. At Texas A&M Engineering and Extension Service she taught adults business technology skills to assist her students in starting a new career.

Deciding to take an early retirement, Gloria went on to complete her college education and graduated in 1986 from Our Lady of The Lake University receiving a degree in Bachelor of Arts.

Her daughter Toni states, “I remember my mother expressing the importance of education while she took night classes to pursue her college degree. Little did I know how difficult it was for my Mother in the 1940’s through the 1970’s for women in the workplace and women with small children. My Mother made a career in teaching other women a skill so that they too could support their family. Just as Ruth Bader Ginsberg opened many doors for women, I believe my Mother did the same for working adults striving to better themselves. She inspired women!”

In her retirement years, Gloria enjoyed gardening, swimming, rock concerts with her grandchildren, taking piano lessons and delivering wedding and quinceañera cakes with her daughter, Cynthia Gallagher as well as handling the books and filing for Cakes & More Bakery.

Up until recently, Gloria lived an active life living independently in her home and without assistance of any kind, driving locally to run errands, getting her hair done and attending the Women’s Group at Wayside Chapel.

A few heartfelt memories are shared by family:

“Gloria is the Most Wonderful Person I Know!” – son in-law Vic

Her daughter Terry states, “Our family gatherings were never without her strong cup of coffee and sweet tea, which will be missed.”

“Her iced tea was famous. I honestly thought we called her Grandma T because of how good her tea was, not because her last name was Trevino! But that’s just how good it was.” - great granddaughter Asaiah

“Grandma taught me many things but here are two things I learned from my Grandmother. Determination - to work hard and never waiver even when things are hard. Lastly, always look nice. Shoes and purses should always match. You will be missed tremendously. May you rest in peace Grandma.” Proverbs 31:26, “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.“ - granddaughter Monica

“It’s the little things she did that I’ll miss the most. Her phone calls to me to check what channel the Spurs were playing, her soft tickles on my arms and hands, her soliloquies during our car rides, and our many meals together where she quietly listened while us aunts and nieces chatted away, only to emerge at the end of her meal with a funny quip or words of wisdom. I will always love you Grandma…faithfully.” - granddaughter Jennifer

“I will miss going on our annual family beach trip to the coast. She loved relaxing on the beach and listening to the waves. I will miss her giving me advice and her kind heart. I love you Grandma.” - granddaughter Nicole

“With love.” – grandson Vido and the Jimenez family

“Something I’ll never forget about my Grandmother was that no matter how many different directions she was being pulled in by her children or grandchildren, she always made you feel as if you were her #1. Crowds didn’t scare her at any music event I had, she was there to cheer me on. Always front row!” – grandson Jovan

“Sweetest Grandma you can ever have.” - granddaughter Gina

“Grandma was known for many wonderful things in her life. For myself, what has been imprinted in my mind is her lovely rose bushes that aligned her comfortable home. It is almost as if her roses were forever in bloom. Similar to how Grandma will forever flourish in our hearts. We love you.” - granddaughter Mikaela

“My favorite part of every summer was coming to visit my Grandma. We would always stay up late, watch her favorite shows and have root beer floats. Even though we weren't able to see her often we would always make up the time lost when we were together. I will forever remember her as the kindest soul and I miss her dearly.” - granddaughter Clarissa

“Grandma T has inspired all who have come into contact with her. I grew up looking forward to her helping me with my homework every day after school, checking off assignments one by one on my homework calendar taped on her fridge. She gifted me a stethoscope when I was only 5 years old that I still own today and sparked my drive for wanting to make a name for myself. She is the reason I will work in the medical field.” – great granddaughter Ariana

“I have so many memories with Great Grandma. I will treasure those forever. I miss her very much.” - great granddaughter Emerson

“I miss her very much. I will miss spending the night at her house and having ice cream. She played board games with me. I really loved the monkey and headband game. She’s the shine to my light. I love her.” - great grandson Luke

Her daughter Jody, turned to Proverbs 31 to describe her Mother. “Strength and dignity are her clothing . . . She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed . . . Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” . . .

Her kindness, the way she loved her family and just her presence will never be forgotten by those who knew her.

In her golden years her family began to wonder who her ancestors were, those that came before her. Gloria’s paternal family came from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico and moved to Corpus Christi, Texas around 1869 where her great grandfather, Tenorio Juan Carrejo, herded stock and was a wagoneer.

Through research and DNA testing, Gloria learned that her direct maternal line was Native American, the indigenous people of America. Her grandmother, Adelina Chavez, descended from Francisco Xavier Chavez from New Mexico, who arrived in San Antonio in 1784 where he became an interpreter for the Spanish government, as he knew many dialects of the native language and would make peace between the people of Texas and the Spaniards.

Gloria’s 3rd great grandfather, Joseph de La Baume, a French officer who fought in the American Revolution, traveled throughout America where his military services were employed by the Spanish Government of Louisiana, and then on to Nacogdoches and finally settled in San Antonio where he raised his family.

Gloria learned that her ancestors were one of the first families that founded, helped build and start San Antonio in 1718, through her 8th great grandfather, Francisco Hernández, the Alférez, a soldier who came from Coahuila, Mexico to San Antonio with his family with the Martín de Alarcón expedition which founded San Antonio de Bejar, Villa de Bejar and Mission San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo), where the first families would attend church and be buried.

Gloria also learned that her 7th great grandfather, Juan Leal Goraz, came from the Canary Islands in 1731 and was elected the first Alcalde (Mayor), whom started the first civil government in San Antonio.

Gloria’s lineage, wonderful memories and her strength will be carried on in the minds of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all who knew her.

A private graveside service and a celebration of her life is being planned for a later date.