Laura Alicia Tijerina

July 13, 1978 - December 23, 2021

Laura Alicia Tijerina age 43 of San Antonio went to be with the Lord on Thursday December 23, 2021. She was born July 13, 1978 in San Antonio to Fidel A. and Olga E. Tijerina who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded by Pedro O. Zuniga. She was employed with Bexar County for 20 years having served in the Adult Probation Department and Pre-Trial Services. Laura is survived her by her son, Joshua Castillo; her sister, Patricia T. Benitez and her husband, Rev. Dr. Arnold Harris Benitez; her brothers, Fidel Jaime Tijerina and Roger Tijerina and his wife, Dana; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Laura was loved and will be dearly missed by those who knew her. “Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free. I’m following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Task left undone must stay that way. I found that place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a hug, Ah yes these things I’ll miss too. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine if tomorrow. My life has been full, I’ve savored much. Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all to brief. Don’t lengthen it now with undo grief. Lift up your heart and share with me… God wanted me now. He set me free”. – Unknown. SERVICES A Celebration of Life will be held at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive. Visitation will begin at 2:00 P.M followed by the Celebration of Life at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 30, 2021.Officiating by Rev. Dr. Arnold Harris Benitez. Masks will be required