Laurie Ann Zertuche, born in San Antonio, TX on October 28, 1959 to parents Manuel and Cecilia Zertuche, entered into eternity on May 13, 2023.  Laurie was a remarkable woman who was born "visually impaired" yet she saw more than any one of us. A longtime member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church, she worked at the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind and enjoyed traveling and spending her Saturdays participating in the Bowlerina's Bowling League.

Laurie saw the good in people, touched the hearts of anyone who interacted with her.  She had countless friends from the homeless who knew her by name and looked out for her when she walked from her condo to HEB up to public officials where she served on committees advocating for the visually challenged.

She encountered many obstacles in her life, but with God as her co-pilot, she saw challenges as opportunities to overcome, and that she did.  She cared for all people, regardless of race, color, orientation, or political affiliations. She saw everyone as God's people.

Last week, as she laid in her hospital bed unable to speak, we told her how sorry we were that she was suffering.  She scribbled on a piece of paper, "don't be sorry, it is God's plan".  We take comfort in knowing she is rejoicing in a new body in Heaven, but she leaves a huge void in our hearts.  We will miss her, her daily texts and phone calls.   She was the beacon of light in our family.  Loving you forever our dear sweet Laurie. We will miss you intensely, but know we will all be reunited one day.

She is survived by her parents, Manuel and Cecilia Zertuche; brothers, Robert Zertuche, Michael (Jessica) Zertuche, sisters, Cindy (Nathan) Alonzo and Christina Zertuche.  Laurie was a loving aunt to numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces.

TUESDAY, MAY 23 ^rd

Visitation: 5:30pm

Celebration of Life: 7:00pm

The Angelus Chapel

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 ^th

Funeral Mass: 10:00am

St. Matthew's Catholic Church

10703 Wurzbach Rd.

Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian, 11624 Culebra Rd.