In loving memory Esperanza A. Max, adored wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on January 16, 2021.

She was born on January 14, 1928 in Laredo, Texas.  She moved to San Antonio with her family as a child.  She loved to sew and did so for pleasure and work. She was a dedicated employee of Levi Strauss for 40 + years.  She will be remembered for her strong Faith in the Lord, her cooking, gardening, love of family and life.

She was preceded by her parents, Jesus and Siesta Alvarado, her 3 sisters, her husband, George D. Max and her son, David Salinas.  She is survived by her daughter, Rose Mary M. Galvan (Hector V. Galvan♰), daughter, Zulema Mascarenas; 10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, January 20, at 5:00 P.M. with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 P.M. at the Angelus Chapel.

Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, January 21, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Gerard's Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery # 2.