Born on January 1st, 1936.
First baby born on New Year of 1936 was welcomed with open arms by her parents Alberto and Maria Valdez. And on November 5, 2026 our Lord Jesus Christ called her back home.
She leaves behind her beloved sons Juan Jr., David, Robert, Daniel, and Edward Pineda, ten grandchildren and a few great grandchildren. But her pride and joy were her two little great grandchildren Olivia Gloria Pineda and Daniel Matthew Pineda.
She was preceded in death by her loving parents Alberto Valdez and Maria T. Valdez, her loving husband of thirty eight years Mr. Jorge R. Johnson (George) as some people call him, and her first husband and father of her five sons, Mr. Juan P. Pineda.
Gloria and all her family were members of St. Agnes Catholic Church until 2018 when she became a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church after moving to that area.
Gloria was a hard worker all her life, retiring from Northeast Independent School District after twenty five years. She also worked at Lone Star Bakery, Rosemary Catering, Hemisfair, and for the City of San Antonio as a school crossing guard.
Gloria was a loving and caring person who would help anyone in need. She loved her doggies Bonnie and Buddy. Bonnie was a rescue from Pets Alive after she was picked up from in front of her house. And Buddy came home with her after a trip to Walmart, they too will miss her and her treats.
Gloria and her husband Jorge loved to go to the casinos, camping, dancing, and traveling to different cities wherever her sons were stationed due to their army careers and law enforcement careers. She will be missed by everyone who knew her in her old neighborhood. She lived a happy life and enjoyed every day of her life.
May you rest in peace, mom. We all love you and will miss you forever. - Your sons, grandsons, and great grandsons.
Visitation will be held at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Road, San Antonio, Texas 78238, on November 24, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with the Rosary at 7:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will be held at St. Luke Catholic Church, 4603 Manitou Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78228, on November 25, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by a Committal Service at San Fernando Cemetery II, 746 Castroville Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78237, on November 25, 2026, at 11:30 am.
