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Alice Vela Muniz Obituary In Loving Memory of our mother, Alice Vela Muniz, age 90, who went home to be with Jesus on December 19, 2023. She was the widow of Fred G. Muniz, who were married for 38 years before his sudden passing in 1991. Together, they had 8 children. Born in Cotulla, Texas on December 27, 1932 to Ambrosio and Anjelica Vela, she was their youngest daughter out of 7 children. In 1941 her family settled in Racine, Wisconsin where she lived until 1973. Alice was raised in a musical family. A talent instilled by her father at a very young age. Along with her 6 brothers and sisters, they formed a musical group called The Vela’s, and soon were on circus billings, performing and entertaining crowds in Arizona, Colorado and Wisconsin before finally settling in Racine. When her brothers were called to fight in WWII, she continued performing with her sister and often entertained for the local soldiers at Racine’s Elks Club. Later, she attended Gateway Technical College where she studied nursing. Upon completing the program, she was accredited with a license to practice nursing. A lifelong profession she remained in until her retirement age. In 1973, she relocated to San Antonio, Texas with her husband and 8 children. There she was a member of St. Leonard’s Catholic Church for many years. She volunteered her time to teach the parish children the catechism of the Catholic Church. She occasionally assisted at a local senior center where she attended to the medical needs of the elderly and established a tax service to help the illiterate and impoverished. In 2015, Alice relocated one final time to Henderson, Nevada where she would live out her golden years. Alice would say, her greatest reward in life were her children. She loved them all uniquely and unconditionally. And, was her happiest when she was surrounded by her family and friends. She leaves behind her 8 children: Delia Lowrie, Irene Castaneda, Julie (Joseph) Villarreal, Peggy Sue Gonzales, Rosie Muniz, Cynthia (Jeffrey) Bregman, Alfred Muniz Jr., and John J. Muniz. She had 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her brother Ramon (Norma) Vela and her sister Mary Barrera, both from Wisconsin. Dear Mother, Though it brings us great sorrow that you are gone, we know that one day we will rejoice when we see you again. Your spirit lives on in each of us and will remain in our hearts forever. May God grant you eternal rest, a peace you so deserve. And, may God give us strength as we grieve, and bring us comfort and joy from the memories we shared with you. Vaya con Dios. Visitation will begin at 3:30 P.M. followed by a Prayer Service at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Mission Park Medical Center, 8332 Fredericksburg Road. The Graveside Service will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Service location will be upcoming.

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Alice Vela Muniz

December 27, 1932 - December 19, 2023