Maria Guadalupe Chacon

With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of Maria Guadalupe “Lupe” Chacon, surrounded by her loved ones on November 3, 2026, after a brave battle with cancer. A woman of extraordinary beauty, strength, and grace, she selflessly, lovingly, and generously lived a life of service to others.

Growing up in a military family, Lupe lived at various army bases across the globe, including for her birth in Tokyo, Japan. The family eventually settled in San Antonio, Texas while her father served at Fort Sam Houston and where she attended Catholic School at St. Thomas More followed by Roosevelt High School. Her upbringing made her a God and country loving patriot and created a soft spot in her heart for all military families.

When reminiscing of her childhood, some of her favorite stories shared were those from the summers she spent with her extended family in Mexico City with whom she remained close to until her passing.

Family was incredibly important to Lupe. Ultimately, it was what she devoted her life to and how most will remember her. Over the last 25 years of her life, she relentlessly made herself available to support and care for her loved ones. She was always ready to help lift them up through hard times and the first to celebrate their happy milestones. She was known as Pepa to her beloved grandchildren who brought pure joy to her life. Her devotion and loving care for her husband, children and grandchildren will be terribly missed.

She is preceded in death by her father, Ricardo Mena; and her beloved niece Christina Bennett. Lupe is survived by her mother, Maria Elena Mena; her loving husband of 38 years, Manuel Charles Chacon; her children, Ana Stroud (Adam), Luis Mendoza, Lupe Ruiz (Bobby), and Jennifer Ramirez (Danny); her grandchildren, Hailey, Madison, Emilyn, Charlee, Dylan, Olivia, and Mason; her siblings, Carmen Bennett, Elena Barrera, Frank Mena and Rick Mena; and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Lupe’s faith was unwavering her entire life. She loved to spread God’s love and scripture, and we find comfort in knowing she is at peace, healed and restored for eternity.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

The family will receive guests from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Porter Loring Mortuary North.

There will be a Celebration of Life to follow at 6:30 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 202 W Kronkosky St, Boerne, TX 78006.

A private burial will follow for family only.