Viola graduated from San Fernando Catholic School in 1950. She was a member of the Drum & Bugle Corps, Glee Club, and a player on both the Volleyball and Softball Teams.
After graduation she worked as a Cartographer at a local mapping company before eventually marrying.
In 1953 Viola married Elias V. Huizar after he served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.
Viola enjoyed playing all her favorite sports. She loved board games, puzzles, and storytelling. She also enjoyed watching great movies and cartoons with her children and continued this pastime with her grandchildren.
She was pleased that her children and grandchildren were involved in extracurricular activities including marching band, orchestra, mariachi, volleyball, and drafting. Viola was happy to witness her children and grandchildren march in the Battle of Flowers Band Festival as she was the first of now Three generations to participate in this, her favorite Fiesta event.
While she may not be here physically, her spirit is still with us. We take comfort knowing that she is at Peace and in the arms of Our Lord Jesus.
Welcoming her into Heaven are her husband Elias V. Huizar; parents Amelia and Juan C. Barragan; brothers Johnny Barragan, Ramon Barragan; sisters Lillian Mack, Veronica B. Perez.
Viola is survived by her children: Sylvia H. Alvarado (Albert); Jimmy Huizar (Irene) and Brenda Aguilar.
Grandchildren: Jennifer Lee Aguilar, Alan Esteban Alvarado, Albert James Alvarado, Catherine Lee Aguilar, Marisa Rene Huizar and Michael Elias Huizar.
Great granddaughters: Raven Torres, Morgana Almanza, Rogue Almanza and Violet Pumphrey.
She is also survived by her sisters Esperanza, Gloria, Gracie, Beatrice, Guadalupe and Alicia as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
Our family would like to give a special Thank You to Norma S. Rosales, Viola's Angel on Earth, and to New Century Hospice for their care and attention. Thank you.
There will be a Visitation on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 beginning at 11:00 a.m. with a Chapel Service being held at 12:30 p.m., at Trevino Funeral Home, 226 Cupples Road, San Antonio, TX 78237. Burial will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, Tx 78209.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangelcupples.com for the Huizar family.
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