It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend.

Janice Resendez Fonseca was born on December 5, 1955, in San Antonio, Texas to Joe R. Resendez Sr. and Matilda Martinez Gonzales. She was called by name in Oklahoma on Good Friday April 7, 2023, by our Creator to return to her Heavenly home at the age of 67.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents, sisters: Jo Ann (Jo Jo) Jimenez, Sylvia Ann Resendez, grandparents, Paul Sr. and Francisca Martinez and Enrique and Transita Resendez; granddaughter Ariel Angel Hernandez; nephews, Roger Michael Pereida, Joseph M. and niece Angel Marie Garza.

She is survived by her beloved husband Emilio Fonseca; sons: Basilio (Buzz) Garcia Jr., Mark Anthony Garcia, Gabriel Gene Garcia, and Alexander (Alex) E. Fonseca. Her grandchildren: Jennifer Garcia, Kristen Garcia, Jeremy Garcia, Danielle Garcia, Gabriel Garcia Jr., Andrew Garcia, Raul Perez, and Benjamin Hernandez; and numerous great grandchildren sisters: Linda (Roger) Pereida, Blanca Martinez and friend Mary (Shorty) Gonzales, and Lucinda Gonzales (Xavier); brothers: Joseph Resendez Jr. (Twin), Leandro M. (Ida) Gonzales Jr. and Francisco Gonzales; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunt, uncles, sisters and brothers-in-laws, and a host of friends in San Antonio & Oklahoma.

Janice always had a love of sports. She played co-ed city league and women's softball. She was assistant CYO softball & basketball coach for St. Philip of Jesus, Mission San Jose, and St. Leo's Catholic Church; for a team called the 'Cobras'. Throughout her life she always supported her children, nieces, and nephews throughout their sports days. In the 1980's she worked at Kelly AFB for Limpio Maintenance and in the 90's worked for Kelly AFB (civil service) until 1999. She then followed her husband to Oklahoma to work for Tinker AFB (civil service). She worked for St. Philip Neri Catholic School in Midwest City, Oklahoma as a cook and oversaw their afterschool program where she enjoyed doing arts and crafts with the children. She along with her husband volunteered for numerous events and she would dress as Mrs. Clause during Christmas to bring smiles to the children. Janice enjoyed listening to music especially Tejano, Oldies, Country, Mariachi music and loved to dance. She also enjoyed family gatherings and coming to her hometown of San Antonio to spend Easter with her family. Janice was a very loving, giving, and sweet person who brought laughter and joy to her family and friends. She always kept her family and friends in her prayer.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Visitation

Sunday, April 23, 2023

4:00 P.M.

The Angelus Funeral Home

Holy Rosary

Sunday, April 23, 2023

6:30 PM

The Angelus Funeral Home

Departure & Funeral Mass

Monday, April 24, 2023

9:15 AM Departure

The Angelus Funeral Home

10:00 AM Funeral Mass

St. Philip of Jesus Catholic Church

Interment

San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery No.2

Mom, we love you. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten,

and you will forever be in our hearts.

"In everything give thanks…" We the family, wish to express our sincere gratitude for the love, support, prayers, and kindness expressed during our bereavement. We will be forever grateful to each of you for your wonderful act of kindness.

God bless each of you!