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Christine Silva Treat, known by her grandkids as “momo”, entered her eternal new life on November 8th 2024, at home, surrounded by family and being comforted by the love of her life, John. She was a devoted wife, caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, a fiesty sister and cherished friend who will be dearly missed. From cooking delicious meals like conchitas or her famous spanish rice, to watching “The Nanny” or “Golden Girls” and always making sure her eyebrows were maintained, and nails were painted. Christine left her family and friends with wonderful memories to cherish and traditions to carry on for a lifetime. Christine enjoyed many things including cooking meals for her family, gardening (roses specifically), collecting Hummel figurines, camping trips with loved ones, coloring or painting, enjoying Chinese cuisine, playing dominos around the table, watching [and purchasing!] jewelry off of the jewelry channel (when Marvin was selling), endless games at Christmas, watching The Sound of music with the grandkids and of course spending lots of time with her large family. She lived a life of service to her family and country working 30 years as an Industrial Engineering Technician at Kelly Air Force Base and then stepping in to take care of grandchildren and playing and active role throughout their lives. She truly lived out the words of Mother Teresa, “A life not lived for others is not a life.” Our family will forever be indebted to her for all the sacrifices she made and all the invaluable life lessons she taught us. Although the family will miss so many things about her, we take comfort in knowing she lived a long and beautiful life. From humble beginnings, tragic losses, travels, and many other life experiences, Christine persevered and always moved forward. Her faith in God, courage and tenacity to overcome any battle inspires her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will carry on her legacy. Christine was born on July 23rd, 1945, in San Antonio, Texas to Pedro and Juanita Silva. She was the youngest of four children. Christine is survived by her husband of nearly 25 years, John P Treat; her three children, Melissa Tejeda, Henry Tejeda (Suzy), and Carolyn Swann (Todd); grandchildren Candice Wagner (Kyle), Bradley Tejeda, Marlina Turnidge (Buck), Jared Tejeda, Dominique Sanchez (Marco), Crystal Neill, Jessica Gamez, Sean Tejeda and Luke Tejeda; great-grandchildren, Ivy, Asher and Eden Wagner and Rixon Turnidge. Her sister Mary Tejeda (Jesse) and numerous nieces and nephews Christine is preceded in death by her parents Pedro D. and Juanita G Silva, and brothers Pete Silva and Frank Silva. A visitation for Christine S. Treat will be held Monday, November 25th starting at 4:00 P.M. with the Rosary starting at 6:30 P.M. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, 1700 SE Military Dr, San Antonio, Texas 78214. The Funeral Mass will begin at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, 1700 SE Military Dr, San Antonio, Texas 78214. The burial will follow mass at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, Texas 78209.

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Christine Treat

July 23, 1945 - November 8, 2024