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Rebecca G Martinez, age 93, passed away in her sleep to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of February 9, 2025. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 21, 1931, to her loving parents, Guadalupe and Ventura De La Garza. Rebecca lived an honorable, happy, and selfless life. Family and friends called her Becky. She grew up in a large and loving family, surrounded by cousins, extended family, and friends. In 1952 she graduated from Lanier High School in San Antonio, Texas. After high school she earned a certificate from San Antonio College, and also worked at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio. She loved to travel and vacationed in many states within the U.S. In 1964, she moved with her immediate family to South America, and lived for ten years in South and Central America. In 1975 she began a career at the City Employees Federal Credit Union, (now named Generations Federal Credit union), in San Antonio, working her way up to the position of loan officer; she retired in 1995 after 20 years of dedicated employment. In her retirement years she spent her time visiting with family and friends, shopping at her favorite stores, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Costco, and enjoying her cozy, comfortable home. Rebecca spent her last few years at an assisted living facility where she received loving care by many of the staff who grew close to her and treated her with kindness. Rebecca’s greatest love in life was her three children, and there was nothing she wouldn’t do for them. Nothing made her happier than a gathering with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She loved to cook, making big delicious pots of menudo and carne guisada, enough for everyone. Holidays were always filled with joy, Christmas and Thanksgiving being her most treasured. Getting together with her siblings, extended family, and friends was a favorite pastime, and there was always laughter at big family celebrations. She had many friends that she enjoyed spending time with, and will be remembered for her loyalty, sense of humor, and most of all, her selfless and kind character. Our mother’s passing has left a deep and enduring tear in our hearts, and we will miss her always and forever. As much as she loved us, her children, we love her. Our mother, Rebecca, was our best friend, protector, and greatest advocate. She always thought of us and our well-being before she thought of herself. She is with the Lord now in Glory, and resting in peace. We pray that one day we will see her beautiful, smiling, and loving face again. “We love you, mom.” Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Ventura De La Garza; her sisters Viola Delgado and Rachel Uresti; and the father of her children, Richard R Martinez. She is survived by her children, Richard G. Martinez and wife, Denise Martinez, Rene R. Martinez and wife, Ann Marie Martinez, Rachel D. DeSot and husband, Thomas F. DeSot Jr.; her grandchildren Monique D. Martinez, Gabriel Martinez, Jacob Martinez, Marisa L. Martinez, and Laurel E. Martinez; great grandchildren, Ayden Martinez, Adrick Martinez, and Alek Martinez; sister Bertha Garcia; brothers Lupe De La Garza, Lorenzo De La Garza, and Carlos De La Garza; extended grandchildren Erica DeSot and wife, Clara DeSot, Andrew DeSot and wife, Kat DeSot, and extended great grandchildren, Sky and Ethan DeSot; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Services Viewing: February 18, 2025 5:00pm Rosary: 6:00pm Mission Park Funeral Chapels 3401 Cherry Ridge Dr. San Antonio, Texas 78230 Mass: February 19, 2025 9:30 am St. Paul’s Catholic Church 350 Sutton Dr. San Antonio, Texas 78228 Interment service following mass: San Fernando Cemetery #2 746 Castroville Rd. San Antonio, Texas 78237

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Rebecca G. Martinez

July 21, 1931 - February 9, 2025