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Celia Pena Enriquez Age 91, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away January 20, 2024. She was born to Manuel V. Pena and Celia Garza on November 30, 1932, in Laredo, Texas. Celia married her sweetheart Joe on November 6, 1954. They began a life together and had 7 beautiful children. She was hired at Kelly AFB May 5th, 1962, where Celia spent the next 31 years working until, she retired on September 30, 1993.Celia and Joe were hard workers in life and in marriage until the passing of Joe, June 10, 1986. Celia was devoted to the Lord and spread love to everyone she met, our beautiful mother always helped anyone in need this was important to our mother and the biggest reason she had the will to live So much so that she was one of the last of her 14 siblings to pass. Our family has always been told that our mother Celia was always so sweet and kind, and they loved to be around her. Celia’s nick name was "Suca” short for Azucar (sugar in Spanish). Celia was a dedicated member of the St. Mary Magdalen Church Community and served in the Coro of Mexicano, Guadalupana Society, Silver & Gold group and active in the English Prayer Group, she was also a part of the church prayer line making sure prayers were prayed for those in need. Celia especially loved the Life in The Spirit groups and Catholic Charismatic conferences she looked forward to the conference every year in March, she will be there in Spirit. Her voice will echo in memories we hold, her smile will warm us through stories retold; Her love will touch us in spirit each day, her life will be treasured in beautiful ways… Survived by: Children: Robert Enriquez (Karen), Joseph Enriquez (Mary Kay), Armando Enriquez (Lucy), Annette Cordova (Hector), Jeanette Gonzalez (Julian), 17 Grandchildren, 21 Great-grandchildren, 2 Great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by: Husband, Jose Cano Enriquez (1986) Children: Adam and Raul (Booster) Enriquez, Siblings: Jesus Pena, Olga Pena, Nina Castillo, Grace, Mike Pena, Manuel Pena, Oscar Pena, David Pena, Eloy Pena, Richard Pena, Tina Pena, Gloria Pena, and Ralph Pena. SERVICE’S - St. Mary Magdalen Church 1710 Clower San Antonio, Tx 78201 Rosary: February 7th, 2024, Wednesday @ 7:00pm Mass: February 8th, 2024, Thursday @ 9:45am Grave Site: Fort Sam National Cemetery 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, Tx 78209

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Celia Pena Enriquez

November 30, 1932 - January 20, 2024