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Santos Villalobos Venzor was preceded in death by her parents, Felix J. and Consuelo V. Venzor, her brothers, Oscar V. Venzor, Felix V. Venzor, Lee V. Venzor, Camilo V. Venzor, Felix Venzor Jr., sister-in-law Flora Venzor, brother-in-law, Manuel Collazo. She is survived by her sister Dolores T. Venzor Collazo, her sisters-in-laws, Judy Venzor, Engracia Venzor and Angie Venzor, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews. Educator Santos Venzor remained a student throughout her life. She fused a love for her profession with her own love of learning. Santos was a dedicated school administrator. When Santos graduated from high school in 1945, she knew she wanted to be an educator. In 1949, she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Trinity University and three years later received her Master’s Degree in Education from Trinity University. In September of 1949, she got a job with the Brownsville Texas Independent School District, where she taught elementary school grade levels. Two years later, she was hired by the San Antonio Independent School System and taught at Carvajal Elementary School for ten years. It was in 1960, that she applied to the American Dependents Schools and was hired to teach in Okinawa, Japan. Venzor spent three years there as an Assistant Principal and Principal on the American Army Military Base. While there, she travelled extensively in the Far East. Once back in San Antonio, she applied to the Dade County School System in Miami Florida. After teaching there a few years, Santos realized her dream and became an Elementary School Counselor. Pursuing her education, she completed the required courses in Administration and Supervision. Thereafter, she was named Assistant Principal in Dade County and remained in that position until her retirement in 1986. In the early 1980’s, she was initiated into the Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an International Society that promotes professional and personal growth of outstanding Women Educators. While living in Florida, Santos was consumed by school administration and music; she was an active member of the Suncoast Sweet Adelines International. After retiring in San Antonio, she was drawn to the world of watercolor. She studied with Ahuva Schweiki, Angie Brown and Brad Braune and took workshops with well-known artists such as Angie Brown and Skip Lawrence. She excelled as an artist, showing her work at the New Braunfels Art Gallery. Santos considered herself a realist. Her interest was to convey to the viewer her love of detail and the beauty of nature. Santos was an active person and had an outgoing personality. Her love of learning spurred her to take courses on various subjects throughout her life. She excelled in bowling, tennis, golf, painting, singing and was an avid reader. Participating in community organizations was also very important to her. She was a member of the Mid-Pacific Chapter #10, Order of the Eastern Star, Organization of Retired Teachers, Delta Kappa Gamma Society, the Presbyterian Church of the Divine Redeemer and the House of Neighborly Services. Santos was a teacher, mentor, role model and an inspiration to all who met her. In conclusion, we would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses for their compassionate care given to our beloved sister. We also thank our dear family members and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy, love, and friendship during our time of sorrow. May every kindness shared with us be repaid to each of you in abundance. The Memorial Service will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the Divine Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 407 N. Calaveras, San Antonio, 78207. Interment will follow at San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery III, 1735 Cupples Road.

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Santos Villalobos Venzor

October 31, 1926 - August 16, 2023