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We are sad to announce the passing of Consuelo Melendes Pedroza. She died at the age of 80 on Saturday, March 9th, 2024, at her home in San Antonio, TX. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side, after a long battle with COPD and pulmonary fibrosis. Consuelo will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 62 years, Nicandro; children Juana Rodriguez (Ruben), Federico Pedroza (Graciela), and Benito Pedroza; grandchildren Amanda, Marissa, Nicandro, Vincent, Mariana, and Adriana (Matthew); siblings Herlinda Quintanilla, Carmen Poole, and David Melendes; numerous cousins, godchildren, nieces and nephews; and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Rodolfo and Teofila Melendes; infant son Luis Antonio; and siblings Prospero, Celina, Federico, Benita, Victoriano, Anita, Roberto, and Maria. Consuelo was born and raised in San Antonio, TX and attended Burbank High School, where she was a member of the band. On a trip to San Juan de Los Lagos, Jalisco, Mexico, she met the love of her life, Nicandro. After a long-distance relationship, they married in 1962. Consuelo was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She devoted her entire life to her family as a homemaker; raising her children, then caring for each of her six grandchildren up until they started preschool. She was extremely proud of her children and grandchildren's higher education achievements and successful careers. She cared deeply for all her cousins, godchildren, nieces and nephews. Connie, as she was called by her many friends, could always be counted on as a prayer warrior. She impacted many lives. A devout Catholic, and an active member of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church, she was a true example of a humble and faithful servant. She served in various roles: 20 years as a catechist, many years as a head lector, church breakfast sales volunteer, Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) home host, founding member and investor in Communities Organized for Public Service (COPS), founding member of the Social Justice ministry, and board member of El Jardin de St. James. She was a champion in the fight against social injustice; involving herself in the Chicano rights movement of the 1960's; and later in COPS projects. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, dancing and hearing her husband sing mariachi. Most of all, she relished the gathering with family and friends. She was the life of the party. A musical soul, she played piano, guitar, and clarinet and sang to reflect her love of God, life, family and friends. Belonging to a Mariachi group for many years, she brought joy and happiness to the many celebrations they played at. Her love of music translated into her children and grandchildren, all playing several instruments and being members of their high school bands. Our wife, mother and grandmother will be deeply missed. But we rejoice in knowing she is once again dancing, up in heaven. Viewing for Mrs. Pedroza will begin on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 4:00 P.M. at Brookehill Funeral Home; followed by recital of a Rosary at 6:00 P.M. The funeral procession will depart Brookehill Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 9:30 A.M. for a funeral mass at 10:00 A.M. at St. James the Apostle Catholic Church. Interment will follow at San Fernando Cemetery II. The family wishes to thank the staff of Trinity Hospice for their compassionate in-home care; as well as the team of doctors that cared for Mrs. Pedroza for many years: Dr. Lisa Davis, Dr. Margarita Ontiveros, Dr. Pedro Sepulveda and Dr. Sarah Trampota.

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Consuelo M. Pedroza

April 18, 1943 - March 9, 2024