Our beloved mother, Luz Avila passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 30, 2020 at the age of 98. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Avila (Trigger) and by her sons, Reynaldo Avila and Robert Avila. Luz was a loving and caring wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. She always wrote prayer quotes and gifted “Daily Word” to her family. Her daughters, sons, and their spouses, and grandchildren survive her. Daughters, Virginia (Felix Falcon), Gloria (John Carrizales), Olivia Avila (Joseph Garcia), Irma Avila (James Malone) and Sons, Jesse (Mary Helen Avila) and Rey Avila. Grandchildren Anthony Mendiola (Nadia), John Michael Carrizales (Cassandra), Catherine Carrizales (Jason Galvan), Claudia Gonzales, Natalie Falcon, James Avila, and Paul Avila. Great Grandchildren Ryan Mendiola, Mia Diaz, Jake Gonzales, Ava Carrizales, Ivan Carrizales, Calvin Galvan, and Luz’s pet dog Cassie. She was also a mother figure to the Lambaria Family, especially to Evangelina (Vangie) Moreno who called her “Momma”. Luz was a dear sister in-law to Julian Avila and his wife Yolanda. Many loving relatives and friends will remember Luz. The family would like to acknowledge and thank Maria Marquez (Caregiver), Dr. Eva Lopez & Staff (Health Texas Medical Group), and Compassus Hospice Care Staff. Visitation will be on Sunday July 12, 2020 (4:30pm) at Roy Akers Funeral Chapel (515 N. Main Ave SAT 78205). Rosary at 6:30pm by Father Marcus Tinajero. On Monday July 13, 2020, family and friends will meet at St. James Apostle Catholic Church (907 W. Theo Ave SAT 78225) at 10:30am and Mass will follow at 11:30am. Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (StJude.org / 1-800-873-6983) in memory of Luz Avila. For more information, please contact Gloria Carrizales.