Gloria Elizondo

Gloria Elizondo, loving daughter, sister, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to the end went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the age of 79. She was born on November 04, 1933 in San Antonio, TX, nee Maria Magdalena as the 7th of 8 children to Antonio & Pilar Valdez. As the 2nd youngest of 8 children, she devoutly and without hesitation, cared for any sibling in need at the drop of a hat. She did the same for her parents when they needed extra care all the while never neglecting her family, friends, and church community. She was devout in her faith and lived her life as a true Child of God and follower of Christ, who served as a true role model in every aspect of her life. She loved to cook, enjoyed reading romance novels, tending to her flower gardens, dancing to 1950's tunes, collecting dolls and playing the slots in Las Vegas. She was a quiet yet humorous and classy lady all in one who loved music and dancing in her courting days with her future husband and was always a big fan of the Spurs and Cowboys. She was especially enthralled with the birth of each of her 4 grandchildren and uniquely attached and involved with each one of them. She eagerly was involved with caring for her Texas grand babies on a daily basis when they were young and later every summer and every possible moment during school breaks and weekend vacations. She is survived by her devoted loving husband of 57 years, Rudy Elizondo; her two loving children: Ronald Elizondo , and Velma (Michael) Garcia; her 4 adoring grandchildren: Erica, Andreana & Nicolas Garcia, and Ryan Elizondo; sister, Lillian Meza; one godson, Alex Riojas Jr. and countless wonderful friends and relatives. She will be dearly missed but will always remain in our hearts. The family will receive friends at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, 2013 for a Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. A funeral procession will depart the funeral home at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2013 to celebrate a 9:30 a.m. Mass at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Interment will follow in San Fernando Cemetery II. The family would especially like to thank Virginia Bernal who for many years cared for Gloria at home and continues to selflessly help out daily at home. Virginia and her husband, Jesse, have always been a vital strength and aid to the many needs of Gloria and Rudy. A special thanks also goes out to Mary Ann Vaughn who, as a cousin to the family, has also made herself available on a moment’s notice to help out.