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Guadalupe “Lupe” Delgado, 90, was called into eternal life by our Lord on May 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. Lupe was born to Celedonio and Benita Delgado on Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day, December 12, 1933, in San Antonio, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred G. Delgado, Jr., who was called by our Lord days before her (https://www.missionparks.com/obituaries/Alfred-Delgado-2/#!/Obituary) She is also preceded in death by her parents; Brothers- Salvador, Johnny, and Jesse; and Sisters- Celia, Herminia, and Aroura. Lupe is survived by her sister, Julia Garza; Children- Evelyn, Rita, Alfred III, and Rosemary; 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces. Lupe had a strong devotion to the Church, and commitment to family and community. She was a strong, determined, outgoing, resourceful, and loving woman. The grandchildren affectionately called her “Memo.” Lupe attended Harlandale High School, followed by Southside High School where she enjoyed playing on the volleyball team and being a member of the cheerleading squad. Lupe met the love of her life, Alfred Delgado, at Harlandale High School. Since Lupe and Alfred shared the same last name, Lupe sat right behind him in the classroom. She accepted an invitation from Alfred to walk her home from school, and the rest is history. This would be the beginning of a 70-year Love Story. Alfred and Lupe married on November 13, 1954, and started their beautiful family the following year. Her favorite song for him was Vince Gill’s “Look at Us.” While the children were in school, Lupe worked various jobs that allowed her the flexibility to be with her children. Later in her life, she started a career as a plumber at Fort Sam Houston and Lackland AFB. She was considered a trailblazer and pioneering woman with her persistence and bravery in defying stereotypes in a male-dominated career. Once retired, she engaged in extensive genealogy research, visiting libraries, churches, and cemeteries to collect historical data. Lupe loved working in the yard with Alfred, where they meticulously tended to beautiful flowers, trees, bird houses and bird baths. She enjoyed going to the gym to lift weights, swim, and attend aerobic classes. She played softball on the St. Lawrence women’s team and coached her daughters’ CYO softball teams. Lupe loved to celebrate and dance to conjunto music with Alfred at the Royal Palace Ballroom at least three times a week for many years, after which they enjoyed a nice meal at a local restaurant. Lupe will be dearly missed by all who were Blessed to have her in their lives. Celebration of Life services will be on Wednesday May 22, 2024, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. with recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. The Liturgical Service will be on Thursday May 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life reception after the service at the St. Lawrence church hall. In lieu of flowers please send plants to honor Alfred G. and Lupe Delgado.

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Lupe Delgado

December 12, 1933 - May 14, 2024