Consuelo "Connie" R. Barba, 92, returned to the Lord on December 14, 2021. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on March 24th 1929 to Natalia and Jose Rodriguez. Connie was preceded in death by her husband Jesus Barba Sr. and three of her eight children: Arthur Barba, Jesse Barba Jr., and Sr. Mary Lou Barba MCDP.

Connie grew up on the Westside of San Antonio, and in early life, worked in the poultry industry. She later worked alongside Felix Stehling, founder of Taco Cabana and Bombay, for more than 30 years. Connie was a lucky avid bingo player, who had a zest for life. She enjoyed taking weekend trips to WinStar in Oklahoma. Connie was a PTA President of Robert E. Lee Elementary, Mama Patrol for the City of San Antonio, and President of the Guadalupana organization at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in the 1970's.

Connie was the matriarch of her family and led with love and integrity as she cherished her 8 children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her brother Frank Rodriguez and 5 children: Consuelo Luna, Maria "Dolores" Sosa, Robert Barba, Guadalupe Barba, and Ralph Barba.

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, December 22, at 5:00pm with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00pm at the Angelus Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, December 23 at 1:00pm at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.  Burial will follow in San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery #2.