Theresa C. Valencia was welcomed into the loving arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ, on September 12, 2021, at the age of 85. She peacefully entered into Eternal Rest, surrounded by her loving family, in the comfort of her home.

Born on June 9, 1936, Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, Joe D. Castillo, Sr. and Ophelia E. Castillo; her brothers, Joe D. Castillo, Jr., Johnnie R. Castillo; sister, Rosie Linda Medrano; brothers-in-law, Robert V. Cadena, Phillip Valencia; and sister-in-law, Yolanda Valencia Morris.

She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Hector Valencia; her daughters, Jo Ann McMahon, Theresa Ann Lankford, and her devoted husband, Roland A. Lankford; her grandchildren, David Lynn McMahon (Kristina), Laura Ann Sanders (Chance), Renee Lynn McMahon, Jonathan Scott Lankford, and Susan Lynn Ludlow (Brian).

Left to cherish her memory is her beloved nephew, John Michael Medrano, whom she loved, raised, and educated since birth, and his children, Aubrey Lynn, Andrew Xavier, and David John Medrano.

Theresa is also survived by her loving sister, Frances C. Cadena, and her sister-in-law, Mary Sue Castillo.

She graduated from Fox Tech Vocational High School and obtained her Associates Degree from San Antonio College. Theresa was elected as the Secretary for the Archdiocese of San Antonio, and served on the school board for Christ the King Catholic School. She worked for 25 years as an Administrative Secretary at Athens Elementary for South San Antonio ISD, and retired in 1991. Theresa was also an active parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Affectionately known as "Miss Terry" to many, those close to her, including her grandchildren, nieces and nephews, knew her as "Tita, Mama Telita, or Ti." She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, dancing, and traveling with her husband, family, and friends.

Pallbearers: Dr. Frank P. Oakes, David L. Ruiz, Robert R. Cadena Jr., Joe A Cadena, Joe D. Castillo III, and Andrew X. Medrano.

She was noted for her love of God and devotion to her husband, daughters, son-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters, and friends. Her loyalty and love of giving to others will be an everlasting memory for all.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Visitation will begin at 6:00 PM.

Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM.

The Angelus Chapel

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 A.M.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

2123 W. Commerce St.

San Antonio, Texas 78207

Interment will follow at

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd.

San Antonio, Texas 78209

**At the request of the family, all attendees of the services will be

required to wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines.