Fredia was a small body but had the strongest determination and dedication when it came to her children and serving the Lord. Language was never a barrier, Fredia was very involved with the Parent Advisory Council in the late 70’s and she fought for a bilingual program in the early 80’s at her kids elementary school, becoming the first President of the Spanish Bilingual Program at Sparks Elementary School. And if that was not enough she taught Baile Folklorico and was in charge of preparing the 5 de Mayo Dance Performance for 20 years at her children’s elementary. During her oldest Son’s High School years she again offered her passion for dance and formed a Folkloric Dance Group and visited several Retirement Homes as they shared some joy with their performances.
The ability to move forward in life no matter what had fallen on her and accomplish things in a courageous way for the love of God was her daily fuel in life. Her hands were rarely still. She was gifted with so many talents that allowed her to make,sew, knit and paint beautiful religious paintings for her children, grandchildren and church fundraisers.
For many years Fredia worked along with Padre Juan Rivas at Hombre Nuevo in Baldwin Park California, sharing her faith, reaching out to the needy and poor of Tijuana, Puerto Peñasco and Mexicali. Her strong character helped her to be relentless at organizing and gathering donations to provide blankets, food and necessary toiletries for the poor. Her purpose in life was to help the poor, bring laughter in difficult times, fight for justice and bring God to the lonely, confused and deserted soul.
Her life was a living example— “Make time to know God, be of service to others, pray with the intercession of our blessed Mother Mary and always keep God close to your heart”. She is preceded in death by her parents, Felipe Estrada and Juanita Robles Estrada; siblings, Jose Luis Estrada and Carmen Estrada. Husband, Jose Luis Bautista.
She is survived by her children, Israel Bautista(Julieta Bautista),Fabian Bautista (Mayra Gutierrez), Fredia Aimee Rodriguez(Tomas Rodriguez);Grandchildren, Savannah Arellano, Nikki Merkes, Tristan Bautista, Aileen Huereca, Jesse Huereca, Luis Angel Bautista, Jasmyn Bautista, Edward Bautista, Justin Bautista, Fabian Alexander Bautista, Madison Aimee Rodriguez, Isabelle Rodriguez, Maria Cecilia Rodriguez, Tommy Rodriguez; Great Grandchildren , Camille Rose Bautista, Quentin Bautista, Daisy Arellano, Raymond Arellano and Marybel Arellano; Sister, Martha Estrada Reynoso.
Please join us celebrating her life on Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Trevino, 226 Cupples Rd., followed by a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of The Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 350 Sutton Dr., San Antonio,TX 78228. Interment will be held at Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian,11624 Culebra Rd., San Antonio, TX 78253. There will not be a procession from the funeral home on Monday. Everyone will meet at the church and at the cemetery.
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