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In Loving Memory Betty Albidress Buendia Betty Albidress Buendia was born on January 22, 1924, in San Antonio, Texas, to Charles Albidress, Sr. and Annie Lozano Albidress. Her desire of going to meet her Savior and Lord peacefully in her sleep was granted to her on January 16, 2021, at the age of 96, six days short of her 97th birthday. Surviving family members are her son, Pastor Hector C. Villarreal, Sr. and wife, Maria Luisa; daughter, Linda E. Villarreal; grandchildren: Hector C. Villarreal, Jr and wife, Lily, Benito D. Villarreal and wife, Kimberly, Joel G. Villarreal and Rhiannon G. Annen, and husband, Alex. Great grandchildren: Hannah Villarreal, Victoria Villarreal, Madelyn Villarreal, Annie Villarreal, David Villarreal, Andrea Annen and Travis Annen. Betty A. Buendia was a lively lady, who could talk your ear off with some really cool stories of her past and memories of her wonderful and happy childhood…..and you were instant family to her. As a child, she beat smallpox and survived with the unfailing faith and prayers of her parents. As a young lady, she worked at Kelly Field during WW II, putting airplane engine parts together (ie. Rosie the Riveter). She loved to dance and to travel. She was also an avid Spurs fan, going to the games well into her 80’s. Her children, and especially her grandchildren, have very fond memories of going with her to the symphony and to the Majestic to see plays. She also enjoyed taking them to Spurs games. Her love of music and plays have left a great and everlasting impression upon all her children and grandchildren. Betty was a member of El Divino Salvador and La Trinidad Methodist Churches most of her life. She loved singing and being a member of both church choirs. For several years, Betty served as a preschool teacher for the neighborhood children living in the area of El Divino Methodist Church, which at that time was located on the corner of Buenavista and Calaveras. Her face would light up when she would recall stories about the children and would happily say that this was her ministry in the Name of Jesus. Betty also had a big heart for the less fortunate. She would unselfishly give of her finances in addition to donating other life’s necessities. She lived by example and taught her family to give…..something that even her great grandchildren recall…..when they were young she always had them give $5 of their Christmas money to a charity of their choosing. Betty was very outgoing; therefore, she had many close and dear friends whom she cherished over her lifetime and with whom she loved to play Canasta and Bunco. However, what Betty loved most were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren…as demonstrated by the following note, which she wrote in her later years: “I want all my beautiful children to know what great happiness they brought to me. You, guys, have been the light of my life, my reason for living and I never get tired thanking my Lord for giving me you (my treasures). All my love, Mom & Grandma” A couple of weeks ago, her daughter-in-law asked Betty what she wanted for her 97th birthday. Her immediate response was, “I want to go dancing!” Well, God once again honored her desire because she is now dancing joyfully in the presence of her King on heaven’s streets of gold!! We love you, Grandma, and will miss you! UPDATE: The Memorial Service has been cancelled due to inclement weather. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Christian Fellowship, 483 Trudell Dr, San Antonio, Texas 78213. We would like to extend a special thank you to the medical staff at Signal Home Health and Hospice and to Laura and family, of Humble Care Home. They all took excellent care of mom and made her last months easier for her and our family.

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Mrs. Betty Albidress Buendia

January 22, 1924 - January 16, 2021