Beatrice Gamboa Trevino

Beatrice Gamboa Trevino passed into the presence of the Lord on July 31, 2024, in Dallas Texas. She was 93 years old. She was born on August 17, 1930, in Los Angeles, California to Ricardo Gamboa & Manuela G. Gamboa.

Beatrice was raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. She graduated from Corpus Christi Senior High School at the age of 16. She entered Del Mar College where she finished her associates of arts degree. She then got her Bachelor of Arts degree in Home Economics and Early Childhood Education in 1950 from Texas Women’s University. In 1948, she met the love of her life, Noe Garcia. They were wed, June 2, 1950. They settled in Dallas Texas and together they enjoyed 68 years of marriage. They had seven children, Noel G Trevino, Rhea G. Trevino, Martha A. Wasserman, Ricardo G. Trevino, Amanda G. Drago, Patricia B Calderon and Tomas D Trevino. Bea is preceded in death by her husband, Noe and together they endured the loss of three sons, Noel, Rhea and Tommy. She is survived by her son, Ricardo, and daughters, Martha, Amanda and Patti. She has 13 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren!

In their early years in Dallas, Bea taught second and third grade in Dallas Independent School District. She had a passion for Hispanic children who struggled because at home Spanish was their primary language and school was taught in English. She switched to the bilingual program. From there she helped co-write and create ‘Avance’ – an early educational program aimed at bilingual children, but also aimed at helping young Spanish speaking mothers prepare their children for school.

On weekends, Bea and her husband were leather artists and craftsman. This weekend business eventually became her primary work. Together they established, Trevino’s Talabarteria. Their slogan was, ‘I am not afraid of work’. They taught their sons and daughters the art of leather crafting. Two of their sons carried on the art as well as a grandson who now crafts leather. Bea taught many Bible studies, children’s Sunday school classes and Vacation Bible School classes at their church, Primera Iglesia Bautista of Grand Prairie Texas. As well as sewing and crafting leather goods, Bea also enjoyed repairing many of the LARGE US flags that flew over DFW National Cemetery.

Bea was a teacher at heart. She couldn’t just tell you how to do something, she had to make sure you could do it long after she was gone. Her children learned well from her. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren learned well from her too.

Bea was Noe’s “Ma Honey”, his ‘Queen Bea’ and his Viejita; he was her Viejito. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, gramma and Gigi, a loyal friend, and a hard worker. She had an infectious laugh that brought joy to many and usually made you laugh too! She will be greatly missed.

She walked with the Lord Jesus by faith through good times and through difficult times. Although dementia robbed her of memory, she never forgot her Lord. She loved singing hymns. She would often listen for hours, singing and clapping. She remembered the words to the hymns for a long time. She never forgot to be thankful to the Lord for His provision. We look forward to the Day, when we will join her in heaven and sing the everlasting songs and praise to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.