Evangeline (Vangie) Perales, born on September 8, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 26, 2016 at the age of 71.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Viola Bosquez; brother, Marlo Gonzalez; and husband, Benjamin.

She is loved and will be deeply missed by her daughters, Marisol Guajardo, Melinda (Steve) Palade, Melissa (Mario) Saenz, and Monique (Chris) Reardon; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; sisters, Margie (Leroy) Brune, Belinda Yantis, and Esmie Bruno; brothers, Lionel (Esther) Gonzalez, Gilbert (Rachel) San Miguel III and Peppers Bosquez; sisters-in-law, Herlinda Alvarado, Virginia and Lucy Perales; and brother-in-law Albert Perales; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Vangie was a devoted nurse caring for others for well over 45 years retiring in 2014. She took joy in crafting, travelling, volunteering with the Fox Tech Association Class of 1963 and at St. Dominic, and spending quality time with her siblings, children and grandchildren. Her family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the family members who helped with her care.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, January 3, at 5:00 P.M. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. at the Angelus Chapel. Additional visitation will be available on Wednesday, January 4, at 8:30 A.M. prior to a 9:30 A.M. mass at St. Dominic Catholic Church (5919 Ingram Rd., San Antonio, TX 78228) with interment to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memorial to the Alamo Area Parkinson's Support Group ( www.aapsg.org ) or St. Dominic Catholic Church, 5919 Ingram Rd., San Antonio, TX 78228.