Maria Beltran

My mom, Maria, lived her life with quiet strength. She never needed attention or praise and was happiest in the background—but make no mistake, she noticed everything. She was soft-spoken, sharp-minded, and usually three steps ahead of the rest of us.

She followed my dad, Rodolfo through military life without complaint, turning every place we landed into home. She raised us with steady love, firm values, and expectations she rarely had to repeat. She didn’t need to be loud to be in charge—her look usually said it all.

My mom loved deeply, even if she didn’t always say it out loud. Her care showed up in consistency, loyalty, and being there no matter what. She carried herself with dignity and respect, and she taught us those same values simply by how she lived.

She loved to travel and quietly take in the world around her, just as she did with life—observant, thoughtful, and fully present. Her faith grounded her and guided her, even when times were hard.

She was surrounded by love when she passed, and I find comfort in knowing she left this world the same way she lived in it—calm, steady, and on her own terms. She joins my dad and her beloved dog, Sable in eternal life, reunited in peace.

My mom showed us that strength doesn’t have to be loud, love doesn’t need recognition, and some of the most important people live their lives quietly in the background. I will miss her more than I can put into words- and remembered every time I pause, observe, and choose grace over volume.

A visitation will be held at Zoeller Funeral Home, located at 615 Landa St, New Braunfels, Texas, 78130, on February 3, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

The funeral service will take place at Zoeller Funeral Home on February 4, 2026, starting at 11:00 am.

Burial will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, Texas, 78209, on February 4, 2026, at 1:30 pm.