Helen Marie Valdez, entered rest on December 15, 2013 at the age of 88. A native of San Antonio, she was born on September 12, 1926 to Jose A. and Candelaria Valdez. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Socorro “Coc” Riojas (Armando), Amparo “Imp” Lozano (Noe), Consuelo “Connie” Valdez, and Joe Valdez. She will be sadly missed by many of the Carmelite Discalced priests, nuns and numerous relatives and friends. Helen Marie attended the Little Flower Catholic School and St. Teresa’s Academy and was a faithful member of the Little Flower Altar Society. She retired from the San Antonio Independent School District after many years of dedicated service. The Valdez Family was one of the founding families of the original St. Theresa Church (she was the first child to be baptized there in 1926) and later, the Little Flower Basilica. The family will receive friends at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Discalced Carmelite Nuns, 6301 Culebra at St. Joseph’s Way (78238) for a Rosary being recited at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 19, 2013 also at Discalced Carmelite Nuns. Interment will follow in San Fernando Cemetery II. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Discalced Carmelite Nuns, 6301 Culebra at St. Joseph’s Way (78238). Please visit www.funerariadelangeloyakers.com for online tributes.
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