Rachel Rodriguez Carrera of San Antonio, Texas went home to her Lord and Savior on March 14, 2025 at the age of 100.  Rachel was born in Martindale, Texas to Victoriano and Luisa Rodriguez and was the last sibling of the Rodriguez Family.

Rachel was a beloved wife, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many.  She will always be remembered for her kindness, generosity, warm hospitality and her beautiful smile.  She was an active member of St Mary Magdalen Catholic Church and school for over 72 years.  Rachel was one of the first Eucharistic Ministers and a member of various ministries including The Altar Society, The Guadalupanas, The Catholic Daughters of America, The Legion of Mary and The Coro Mexicano.  She was also active in the Girl Scouts of America.  A beautiful highlight in her life was when she was honored to be chosen by her parish priest to represent married couples in the diocese to receive the Blessed Sacrament of Communion from Saint/Pope John Paul II on his visit to the city on September 13, 1987.

Those left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Patricia McLeod Burt (Keith), Victoria Gonzalez (Alex); son, Daniel Carrera (Pamela) and son-in-law, William Fenstermacher. Grandchildren, Michael McLeod (Ellen), Chris McLeod (Dee Dee), Matthew Carrera (Leslie), Stacey Hughes (Corey), Maris Watson (Kenneth), Andrew Gonzalez and fiancé, Adriana Gil; great-grandchildren,  Ryan Carrera, Madison McLeod, Camille Carrera, Cade McLeod, Gracelynn Hughes, William McLeod and Jacob Hughes.

Rachel was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bennie Carrera, son, Edward Carrera and daughter, Yolanda Fenstermacher, her parents and 6 brothers and 7 sisters.

Family and friends are invited to view Rachel's memorial video at: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/shp6bu4a3ppg3mbwm8og9/Rachel-Memorial-Version-4.mp4?rlkey=kkneb6jly3pg0lxy5407t5z5y&st=h62lkhf3&dl=0

FUNERAL SERVICES

Monday, March 24, 2025

Visitation        5:00pm

Rosary             6:30pm

The Angelus Funeral Home

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Funeral Mass   10:00am

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church

Interment

San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery # 2