Beatrice “Bea” Rios Ponce, age 92, passed away on July 31, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on April 21, 1929 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Bea was one of nineteen children. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who will be dearly missed.
Bea was preceded in death by her parents, Marcos and Irene Ponce; and her son-in-law, Rafael Castillo; She is survived by her children, Arnold and Liz; her grandchildren, Jessica, Anthony, and Bear; and 7 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Bernice Reyes, Helen Delaney, Mary Cantu, Gloria Sasser, and Hope Ponce; her brothers, Marcos “Sonny” Ponce, and Raymond Ponce; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 8th from 6-8 pm at the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm. A Graveside service will be held on Monday, August 9th at 10:00 am at San Fernando Burial Park #2; 746 Castroville Rd.; San Antonio, TX 78237.
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