Penelope Penny Viteo

Penny is survived by her husband, Stephen. They were married in Amarillo, Texas at St. Mary's Catholic Church on May 22, 1982 and they enjoyed 37 wonderful years together.

Penny is also survived by her children, Andy Viteo, his wife Jenny, and their son, West, of Austin, Texas, her daughter Kayley Viteo, of Austin, Texas, and her son Matt Viteo of San Antonio, Texas. Survivors also include her aunt Teresa and niece Oralia Luevanos of San Antonio, Texas, sister-in-law Joanne Mitchell and her husband Bruce of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews and their wives and husbands. Penny's best friends Melinda Millican of Fort Worth, Texas and Paul and Kathleen Brown of Wildwood, New Jersey join the family in marking Penny's passing.

Penny's constant companion and rescue dog, Molly, is sad and waits for her momma.

Penny was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth Ivar and Esther Lilian Rhude of Harlingen, Texas.

Penny was born in Fort Worth, Texas on March 1, 1953. Her father, Ken, was a laboratory technician and her mother, Esther, a nurse. Penny's early childhood was spent in Venezuela where they both worked in the oil industry. They moved back to the United States when Penny was nearing school age. They spent time in Texas, Montana and Washington, finally settling in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas in Harlingen. Penny and her Mom spent many road trips between Texas, Montana, North Dakota and Washington. In the 50's and 60's, that was quite an adventure for the 2 solo ladies. Her husband and children loved to listen to the stories of their travels.

Penny graduated with a BA in Honors from the University of Texas at Austin on May 17, 1975. She went on to attend Texas Tech University where she earned her J.D. on December 17, 1977. She was admitted to the State Bar of Texas on May 15, 1978. She began her career in Amarillo, Texas with Diamond Shamrock Corporation. She remained with the legal team through the mergers and acquisitions of Ultramar Diamond Shamrock and Valero, before finally retiring as Vice President of Human Resources.

Retirement kept Penny busy with a consulting career and volunteer work. She served on the board of the Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas and as president of the board of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Antonio. She was a lifetime fan of the Houston Astros, a San Antonio Spurs season ticket holder for 23 years, and a University of Texas Football season ticket holder for the past 6 years. Hook 'Em Horns! She was a trailblazer who inspired many and she will truly be missed by every person she touched.

FUNERAL MASS

THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019

10:00 AM

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH

A reception at the church will follow. To celebrate the life of Penny, we request that you wear joyful colors to the ceremony.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Penny's name to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Antonio or the Animal Defense League of Texas.