With bittersweet sorrow, we announce the passing of our dearly loved mother and grandmother, Olga Medina Gabriel. Olga departed this world peacefully in her sleep on April 24, 2024, in her hometown of San Antonio, Texas. She was born on December 28, 1934, to Jovita and Fred V. Medina and grew up on San Antonio’s Eastside. Olga was 89 years of age.
Raised alongside her six siblings, Fred Medina Jr., Velia M. Escalante, Henry Medina, Delmira M. Guerra, Adolf Medina and Edward Medina, Olga, was the middle child with a jovial spirit that loved to sing and dance.
Olga married Johnny Gabriel at age 17 and their union brought them four remarkable children: Johnny, Ronnie, Inez Cindy and Eleanor who she loved unconditionally. In her later years, she relished her role as a grandmother, showering love and attention to her 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Olga's life was anchored in her family, and she enjoyed large family gatherings where her children and grandchildren could come together to participate. She loved bright beautiful colors and enjoyed decorating her home for the holidays and had a special gift of creating amazing displays with beautiful themes and special attention to detail. She loved to travel and enjoyed the tradition of visiting and gambling in Las Vegas.
Olga’s legacy will continue to resonate in the hearts and minds of those fortunate enough to have known her. Her kindness, integrity, and devotion to her family will be forever cherished. As we celebrate Olga’s life, we carry with us her love of God and her belief in His love, guidance and protection.
Olga was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Jovita Medina, her siblings, Fred Jr., Velia , Henry , Adolf and Edward and is survived by her sister Delmira M. Guerra and four children, Johnny Gabriel Jr. (Rita) Ronald Gabriel (Rosabel), Inez Cindy Gabriel (Gina Saucedo), Eleanor Gabriel Pfirrmann (Jim), her grandchildren, Devin Gabriel (Amanda), Regan Gabriel (Maryel Valdez), Christian Gabriel, Sonny Gabriel, Ryan Gabriel (Patricia), Michael Gabriel (Lisa), Anthony Gabriel (Allison) Sarah Lopez Gabriel, Jaden Gabriel, Beckett Gabriel, Alexander Pfirrmann, James Pfirrmann, Isabela Pfirrmann and her great grandchildren, Rhys Gabriel, Hudson Gabriel, Lauren Gabriel, William Gabriel, Ryan Patrick Gabriel, Shawn Gabriel & Audrey Gabriel, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins who will never forget the love she brought to their lives.
Special appreciation and recognition to Norma Villareal who helped care for Olga for many years. She loved and depended on Norma and enjoyed her friendship. And to Diana Salazar, her compassionate caregiver for the last year. These caring individuals were like family and held a special place in her heart.
In honor of Olga, the family will hold services on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. followed immediately by a reception at Roy Akers Funeral Home, 515 N. Main Ave., San Antonio, Texas 78205. Guests are asked to don colorful dress to celebrate her life and love for color, her favorite being a hue of pink!
Rest in peace, dear Olga. Your luminous spirit continues to inspire all who had the honor of knowing you. Your light shines on in the lives of those you touched, a beacon of love, warmth, and kindness.
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