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Azalia Ybarra Hardy passed away on Thursday, December 23rd, 2010 with her family by her side. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on February 4, 1943 to Velia and Jesse Ybarra. As a child she loved to dance and at six years old began performing with a ballet-folklorico group. An accomplished Flamenco dancer, she performed with the group for almost 15 years. After high school, she attended San Antonio College and St. Marys University before starting two thriving floral shops. In addition to being a successful business owner, she devoted a great deal of time to sharing her knowledge. Azalia taught kindergarten, swimming, childrens arts and crafts through Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Later, she taught English through the San Antonio Literacy Council and floral arranging for NEISD Continuing Community Education. Beyond teaching, Azalia contributed her leadership skills and tireless energy to many non-profit organizations. She was a 12-year member of the PTA on the local, state and national level. She was also the first PTA President of Montgomery Elementary School and later President of the Churchill High School PTA. Two of her other great passions were San Antonios historic preservation and culture. For over 20 years, she was an active member of the San Antonio Conservation Society. Through the Society she served on various committees and in a number of leadership positions, including 13 years on the board of directors. In 2000 and 2001 she took on the role of NIOSA Chairman. Additionally, she was named as a Director on the Fiesta Commission and as Parade Chair for San Antonio Fencing Center. She is survived by her devoted husband of 46 years, Roland J. Hardy; her son Roland Curtis Hardy, Megan Galloway; her sister and brother-in-law Luana Dr. David Hernandez; nephews Louie and Mario Hernandez, Trey, Trevor Taylor Hardy, Derrick, Lucas Barrios; grand nieces Twanya, Desi, Alycia, Erin, and Cheyenne Jesse Hernandez; Brother-in-law Gerorge T. Hardy and his wife Denise; Sister-in-law Gail Luna and her husband Henry. Services Visitation will be from 5 pm to 9 pm Tuesday, 28, 2010 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Funeral services will be at 11: 00 am Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the funeral home with entombment to follow in Mission Burial Park South Mausoleum.

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Azalia Ybarra Hardy

February 4, 1943 - December 23, 2010