Gloria Colunga Tobias

Gloria worked at H-E-B and retired after 50 years of service. She considered her H-E-B colleagues, family and was always willing to lend a helping hand. She was a two-time recipient of the Woman of Distinction Award winner as a testament of how much she embodied spirit and mission of H-E-B.

In her free time, Gloria enjoyed taking trips, having dinner and making memories with her TGIF friend group and volunteering at Conley Guerrero senior center. Gloria had an infectious personality; she brought comfort and smiles to everyone she met.

For several years, Gloria hosted Easter at the Rancho Grande and Christmas morning breakfast for family. Anytime Gloria was involved in planning a gathering, you were sure to have a good belly laugh with her mysterious games. She was known for engaging even the shyest soul.

Gloria will be remembered as a kind, generous and selfless soul, with an impeccable smile, great hair and a heart of gold; she was truly an angel who walked amongst us. Her legacy will live on through her daughter and granddaughters whom she cherished with all her heart. She may be gone but will never be forgotten.

“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway” – John Wayne

Gloria was born to Albert Y. Colunga and Felis A. Colunga. She is survived by her mother, Felis Colunga; husband of 40 years, Albert Tobias; children, April Tobias (Bob), Abbie Tobias (Thomas), and Alfonso Tobias (Carol); daughter-in-law, Sandra Alvarez; brothers, Albert Colunga, Jr. (Estella), Manuel Colunga (Marie), Rick Colunga (Stella), Johnny Colunga (Mary), Ray Colunga (Sonia); sister, Delia Colunga; sister-in-law, Alice Simon (Martin); granddaughters, Vanessa Alvarez (Joe), Arin Jaramillo (Seth), Anissa Alvarez, Asia Jaramillo (Zach), Amaress Tobias, Analicia Alvarez and Aliyana Roberts; grandsons, Alphonso Rey Tobias and Angel Martinez; and numerous nieces and nephews, including her beloved nieces, Yvonne Colunga, Mary Rendon, Janelle Baines and Virginia Vasquez, and nephews, Lloyd Rendon and Arthur Vasquez.

Gloria was preceded in death by her father, Albert Y. Colunga; sister, Josephine Fuentes; brothers, Dave and Guadalupe Colunga; and son, Babo Alvarez.

Visitation will be held Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 2620 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704. A recitation of the holy rosary will occur Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 2620 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704. A mass of Christian burial will occur Friday, December 6, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Sta. Julia Church, 3010 Lyons Rd, Austin, TX 78702.