Silvia Ines Velasquez-Valdespino

Silvia Ines Velasquez Valdespino began sharing her light with the world on August 20, 1969. She was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, to Alberto Velasquez and Maria Luisa Perez. Silvia gained her Heavenly wings on November 2, 2026, in Arlington, Texas, with her beloved husband, Issac, by her side.

Silvia spent her early childhood in Guatemala City, surrounded by family, before they relocated to Chicago to build a better life. Her father's continued career opportunities eventually brought the family to Texas, where Silvia attended high school and graduated from Arlington Schools.

Shortly after graduation, Silvia began her career with Foley's in the DFW Metroplex before joining the Macy's family. Over the years, she advanced through numerous positions and departments, ultimately finding her passion as a sales manager. Silvia had a special gift for seeing the potential in others and loved helping people grow. Through her dedication, encouragement, and leadership, she brought out the best in the associates she trained and developed, often creating friendships that lasted a lifetime.

While working at Macy's, Silvia also pursued her education at Dallas Baptist University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications. Her passion for helping others eventually led her to Dignity Memorial, where she served families and communities throughout Arlington and Grand Prairie. Beginning as a pre-planning advisor, Silvia worked her way into a sales management position, continuing her mission of supporting others through some of life's most meaningful moments. Eventually, health challenges required her to take an early retirement. But even through tremendous health battles, Silvia never lost her beautiful spirit. She continued to show up for family and friends, always finding a way to bring a smile, share a laugh, and brighten someone's day.

Silvia will forever be remembered for her genuine smile, infectious laughter, heart of gold, and unmistakable love for life and the world around her.

From an early age, Silvia's ambition was simple: to be successful. And she certainly accomplished that! But success, to Silvia, was never about fancy things or material possessions. She understood that life's greatest riches were often found in the smallest moments. She measured her success in the love she gave, the friendships she built, the people she encouraged, and the happiness she brought to others. Whether through her work, volunteer efforts, family, or everyday acts of kindness, Silvia had a way of making people feel special.

Silvia also had an eclectic taste in music and could find the perfect song for just about any occasion or mood. Whether tackling a long day of cleaning, navigating rush-hour traffic, or enjoying a quiet evening at home with Issac and the pups, there was always a soundtrack for the moment! She loved researching just about anything, from finding the best deals and greatest values to exploring the Bible and discovering the reasons behind how things worked. And anyone who knew Silvia knew she appreciated having things organized just the way she liked them! Her attention to detail and knack for keeping everything in its place were simply part of what made her Silvia.

Retirement didn't mean slowing down for Silvia. Instead, it gave her more opportunities to share her time and heart with the community she loved. She devoted countless hours to volunteering and supporting Mission Arlington, spending time at the Arlington Libraries and Senior Center, delivering meals to the elderly and disabled with Meals on Wheels, and volunteering at the Arlington animal shelter to share love with pups and kittens waiting for their forever homes. Silvia found happiness in helping wherever she could, and she never needed a special reason to make someone's day a little brighter.

One of Silvia's greatest blessings was finding her soulmate and better half, Issac Valdespino. After many wonderful years together, they married on April 23, 2005, and celebrated 21 beautiful years of love, laughter, and partnership. Their relationship was a true testament to the love they shared and the life they built together. Although they never had children of their own, they devoted their hearts to their beloved fur babies, Tiger, Bella, and Maya, who have now welcomed their mama across the rainbow bridge.

Silvia's legacy of love and sunshine lives on through her devoted husband, Issac Valdespino; the sisters she gained through Issac, Pat Sarabia and her husband, Joe; Sandra Tirres and her husband, Rene; and Rebecca Valdespino and her husband, Gabriel Gonzalez; her mother-in-law, Angelina Fuentes; and her cherished nieces and nephews, Stephanie and Kimberly Sarabia, Abby and Ben Tirres, Kathleen and Jeffery Quisenberry, and Elizabeth Stoudt.

She also leaves behind a wonderful collection of dear friends whom she lovingly called "My People." And you know who you are! Each of you holds a special place in Silvia's heart and carries a piece of her beautiful spirit forward.

Silvia is reunited in Heaven with her parents, Alberto and Maria, who passed away in Guatemala during COVID; her beloved brother, Armando Roderico Velasquez Perez, who passed away in 1994; and her grandparents, Clotilde Carrillo, Ricardo Perez, and Teresa Velasquez.

We find comfort in knowing Silvia is once again surrounded by the family and fur babies she loved so dearly. While our hearts will miss her more than words can express, we can imagine her smiling, laughing, and keeping everything perfectly organized in Heaven. We know she will continue to watch over us as our guardian angel until the day we meet again.

A Celebration of Silvia's Life

In true Silvia fashion, we will celebrate her beautiful life on World Kindness Day, Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Moore Bowen Road Funeral Home, 4216 S. Bowen Rd., Arlington, Texas 76016.

In honor of Silvia, those wishing to celebrate her legacy are encouraged to support Mission Arlington

or their local SPCA. And, in keeping with Silvia's practical and generous spirit, that might mean decluttering your home and donating items you no longer need, or volunteering on a Sunday morning to lend a helping hand to someone in need.

After all, that was Silvia. She knew that kindness didn't have to be grand or complicated. Sometimes it was simply showing up, lending a hand, sharing a smile, or making someone's day a little easier.

Silvia spent her life sharing her light with the world. May we honor her by continuing to share ours.

Her laughter, her kindness, her music, her generous heart, and her beautiful sunshine will live on in all the lives she touched.

Until we meet again, Silvia. Keep shining!