Victoria Allem Mery

After a full young adulthood devoted to her parents and running their grocery store in Laredo, Vickie married Aziz Kalil A.K. Mery of San Antonio, Texas on July 29, 1951. The young couple set up their household in San Antonio, where they raised four children in the Catholic faith and were dedicated parishioners of St. George Maronite Catholic Church. Vickie was an active member of the Ladies' Altar Society of St. George and the Bey Aleph Club.

Throughout their 39 years of marriage, Vickie supported A.K. in numerous business endeavors including successful venture in produce, oil, and Christmas trees. Vickie had a vivacious personality, an inquisitive mind, a quick wit, and a radiant smile.

She will be remembered for her many expressions, both facial and idiomatic. She was fluent in three languages. She marveled at all of God's creation and loved to work in her garden, where she frequently had a bumper crop of mint "nana" growing.

Vickie was famous for her many culinary skills, including the ability to create delectable Lebanese pastries, desserts that were beautiful to look at, as well as, tasty to the palate, preserves from varieties of fresh fruits; and a special gift for cutting cakes at weddings and other happy occasions.

She provided all the women of the Lebanese community with the special syrup mezzahir for sweetening the pastries. Vickie was adept at sewing, knitting, and crocheting, and her many creations still bring joy to her children. Vickie was a very sensitive soul who overflowed with love. She had a gift for making everyone feel special; she never met a stranger. Vickie was predeceased by her beloved husband, her parents, her godparents and her sisters, Rose Buhidar and Jennie Canavati.

She is survived by her children: Yvette Marie Haase, Darlene Ann Massad Joe, A.K. Mery, Jr. Joyce and Michael Edward Mery Laura; grandchildren: Alexis Noel, Devin John and Gentry Marie Haase; Jolene Massad Ernst Robert, Jordan Elias Lena, Joshua Michael, Jodain Joseph and Joslyn Massad; Sofia Kristina, Nadia Katrina and Daniel Joseph Mery; Monica Ann Christopher Michael, Victoria Rose and Marina Colette Mery; and great-grandchildren: Regan McKinley, Holland Emerson and Sullivan Browning Ernst; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A special friend is her former son-in-law, Kenneth John Haase.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Beacon House, who lovingly cared for our mother; Dr. Justo Cisneros, Vitas Team 560 and the Vitas Continuous Care Department for their loving care over the last 100 days of her life; and all the physicians and care givers who have cared for her over the years.

Mrs. Mery will lie in state for her friends, Wednesday, July 11th from 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. at Porter Loring.

In lieu of flowers, those who desire may make memorial contributions to St. George Maronite Catholic Church Ladies' Altar Society, 6070 Babcock, San Antonio, Texas 78240.