Rafaela Miranda Villela

She is preceded in death by her parents Armando C. Miranda and Sarah Compian; siblings Joe David Rodriguez, Frances Ornelas, and Andrew Miranda; and her grandson, Michael S. Reyna.

Rafaela is survived by her children Mark A. Soto (Connie), Elizabeth S. Reyna (Adolfo III), and Sara Puga (George); siblings Armando Miranda Jr. and Yolanda Meyer, along with 13 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren.

Mom was a very loving, outgoing, and energetic person; she loved to dance to oldies music, tejano, and country. When she wasn't dancing, she was enjoyed to go bowling, loved to play bingo, and catching up on her favorite movies and novelas. Along with her love for her pet Brady, she enjoyed family gatherings, and would show her appreciation through her cooking, especially with her famous potato-salad rice. Known as the 'life of the party', she was loved by her customers at Gyro's Fish & Chips, where she worked for over 20 years. She will be missed, along with her loud laugh and blunt remarks.

A visitation for Rafaela will be held Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Trevino Funeral Home, 2525 Palo Alto Rd, San Antonio, TX 78211 with a rosary at 7:00PM. A funeral service will occur Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 10:00 AM, 2525 Palo Alto Rd, San Antonio, TX 78211 with interment to follow at San Jose Burial Park, 8235 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78214.