Sylvia M. Pacheco… born in Cotulla, TX on November 23, 1945 was called home by our Heavenly Father, surrounded by her family on January 29, 2023 in San Antonio, TX. Sylvia was a Loving and Devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend.
Visitation for Sylvia will be held Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM followed by a rosary service at 7:00 PM, at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, TX 78218. A final viewing will take place Wednesday, February 15, 2023 between 8:00am – 8:45am and funeral departure will occur at 9:00 AM from Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 9:30 AM at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 2829 Ackermann Rd., Kirby, TX 78219, immediately followed by committal service at 11:15 AM at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach, San Antonio, TX 78209. Reception will be held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church for all family and friends at 12:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to https://gofund.me/4caa98de
Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents Macario and Amelia Muniz, as well as her sister Gloria Nunez. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Daniel Pacheco, son Roland Pacheco, grandson Lorenzo Pacheco, granddaughter Alexis Pacheco, daughter in law Natalie Alaniz, siblings – Victoria “Janie” Flores (Henry), David Muniz (Connie), Susie Muniz, Susana Rubio, along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Their love story began in 1967 when Daniel saw her from across the room, sitting at a table with her friend at El Ranchito Dance Hall in San Antonio, TX. Daniel went over to ask her to dance, she accepted, and so it all began. They danced several songs and at the end of the night he asked for her number. She said no, but instead asked for his. About a month later, she finally called Daniel. Sylvia explained to him that she didn’t know why she was calling, but ironically, they talked and talked for hours. This is when Sylvia told Daniel that she worked at Sears downtown, where he would go every chance he had to see and have lunch with her. At her work, Daniel would hide from her and follow her through the store because he loved to see her and admire how beautiful she was. Soon after, he met her mother and siblings, and later her extended family. Daniel knew that they were meant to be together, so he and his mother Jovita went to ask Amelia, Sylvia’s mother, for her hand in marriage. Both Sylvia and Daniel had lost their fathers when they were young, so they brought their mothers together to discuss their plans. Amelia agreed and gave her blessing, because all she wanted was for her daughter to be happy. Daniel saved up some money, bought her an engagement ring, and asked Sylvia to be his bride. Sylvia was so surprised, she began to cry, and said Yes! So, the wedding planning began, and in July of 1969, they were married at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in downtown San Antonio. Daniel recalls his favorite memory on their wedding day… “I was admiring how Beautiful she looked in her wedding dress and her smile with her dimples” (both her son Roland and granddaughter Alexis inherited dimples from her). After they were married, they drove to Guadalajara, Mexico and Lake Chapala for their honeymoon and had a great time!
They bought their first and only home in 1972, and in October of 1976, they welcomed the rainbow Miracle baby Roland. Over the years, they began going on camping trips, prompting Daniel to purchase an Airstream trailer and boat to enjoy with their family and friends. They went on annual trips to Astro World in Houston, and to the beach in Galveston, TX. Years later, they began traveling to Vegas, and so began the trips to casinos. Sylvia and Daniel were both loving and devoted parents to their only son. Sylvia often recalled the memory of Roland when he was the Little Drummer Boy in a Christmas play. Sylvia doted on her husband and son, as it brought her great joy to take care of them.
In 2001, they welcomed their 1st grandchild Lorenzo, and in 2002, their 2nd grandchild Alexis. Sylvia and Daniel were equally as supportive to their grandchildren and attended all of their sport, awards, concerts, and school events. You could always hear them yelling and cheering on their grandchildren. Sylvia had a lot of pride in her family and was loved and respected by many. She was an amazing cook, so much so that the family proclaimed she made THE BEST POT ROAST, giblet gravy, banana pudding and strawberry shortcake. So many people loved to visit the Pacheco home because Sylvia always went out of her way for her and her family’s guest and would prepare all meals Buffet style! Sylvia also loved to play games to include Bunco, Uno, Loteria, and Bingo to name a few. She loved to celebrate all holidays, especially Christmas and Easter. She always had her home beautifully decorated for all seasons. During Christmas, she would have lights strung inside and out, and it was a must to have her Nativity Scene. Sylvia loved to dance to Tejano, cumbia, merengue, salsa, and polkas and passed this on to her son and both of her grandchildren. She loved music and would often have it playing when she was taking care of things in her home. She also had her “go to” songs that she would request that Roland and her grandchildren play on their road trips. She enjoyed spending her time with family and friends and all the people that she loved.
She was an avid sports fan and LOVED the San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Cowboys! You never heard Sylvia raise her voice unless she was cheering for her son, grandchildren or The Spurs and The Cowboys. For many years, it was a family tradition for Daniel, Sylvia and Roland to attend Cowboys games on Thanksgiving Day in Dallas.
Sylvia was truly beautiful inside and out. Her appearance was very important to her, and she always dressed to a T, lighting up a room with her smile. She was genuine and kind, bringing comfort to so many by being their “Safe Place”. She was the best gift giver, always applying so much thought and detail into every gift she gave. Sylvia was very sentimental and kept many momentums that were significant to her. She loved angels and butterflies. Her favorite color was purple, and she often wore it along with red, yellow, and black. She loved to go shopping with her granddaughter, Alexis, and take both her and Lorenzo to church festivals every year. Her grandchildren’s fondest memories were that of her love, patience, kindness, cooking, and celebrating all Holidays together, especially hosting Christmas Eve every year. She would sing to her grandchildren to help put them to sleep and sooth them when they were sick. Sylvia brought out the best in so many people. She was never angry, always calm, sweet, and soft spoken. She loved fruit especially watermelon, cantaloupe, and bananas. Her favorite places to eat were Luby’s, Cracker Barrel, Longhorn Steakhouse, and Cheddars. She was a humble, very smart, talented, and giving person.
Sylvia was a devout Catholic and covered her entire family in prayer daily. Sunday was the one and only day that Sylvia rested, didn’t work, and kept the Sabbath holy. It was very important to Sylvia to attend church every Sunday, and all the Holy Days of Obligation were sacred to her. She also liked to go out to a late lunch or early dinner after church services with her family. She was very strong in her faith, and she never faltered. She believed in our all-mighty Father and was a perfect example of a Proverbs Woman. Sylvia truly walked by faith and not by sight. She has inspired so many and will forever be missed.
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