Cynthia Ann Ritz passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the age of 47. Born October 2, 1973 in San Antonio, Texas, she is preceded in death by her aunt, Lupe Solis; and her grandfather, John F. Lujan.
Cynthia was an educator by heart who pursued a variety of majors, completing her Associates, Bachelors and even her Master’s degree in leadership. She received awards in robotics, wellness and nutrition and was personally invited to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). She taught 6th, 7th and 8th grade science and computer coding for 17 years at Wrenn Middle School. Her dedication did not go unnoticed, she won teacher of the year in 2019-2020 at Wrenn Middle School. The school year of 2020-2021 brought her new endeavors to teach Child Wellness and Nutrition at Gus Garcia University. She served 18 years with Edgewood ISD which showed her dedication to education. Cynthia did everything she could to make sure her students were successful.
She was a loving mother, wife, sister, daughter, niece, and aunt who went above and beyond to support her family's needs, wants, and cares. She had so many close friends who she treated as family. Her love for everyone is indescribable. Words could never measure up to the type of person Cindy was nor the amount of love Cindy gave. She will always be loved and forever missed.
Cynthia is survived by her beloved husband, Gilbert R. Lopez; her children, Samuel and Xavier Morales; her parents, Hermelinda and Roland Acevedo; her siblings, Elizabeth Serna (Robert Jr.) and John Ritz (Nicole); her grandmother, Amelia Lujan, Grandparents Louis and Carolyn Villegas, uncle David Villegas,uncle David Herron, her mother-in-law, Mary R. Solis; her brother-in-laws, George Lopez, Edward Hernandez and Roger Santos; her sister-in-laws, Maria Solis, Diana Hernandez and Tina Santos; and her nephews, Daniel Ybarra, David Ybarra (Daisy), Robert Serna (Lindsay), Tommy Rey Serna, and nieces Rozalyn and Madeleine Ritz, extended family and friends.
Due to restrictions on public gatherings, the Visitation at Funeraria del Angel Trevino - 226 Cupples Road 78237 - will be limited to 50 people in the building at a time. Coverings are required to be worn. Please practice social distancing at all times.
The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, January 28 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM. On Friday, January 29, a Procession will depart at 9:15 AM and arrive at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church – 1918 Palo Alto Road 78211 – for Mass at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South Cemetery – 1700 SE Military Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214.
