Virginia Esquivel went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at the age of 69.

Virginia was a lifelong resident of San Antonio, Texas.  She was born on December 22, 1948, to Jesus S. and Asencion G. Esquivel.  Virginia was the third of four children.  She was born with Down's syndrome.  Beloved Virginia grew up surrounded by immediate and extended family everyday of her life.

Virginia enjoyed meeting people.  She attended school where she was well like by her teachers and peers.  At school and family gatherings, Virginia displayed her love of music and dancing.  She earned first prize in a school dance competition.  In Special Olympics, she competed in running and bowling.

Whether greeting you in English or Spanish or by her own special nickname for you, Virginia always welcomed you with a smile and hug.  Her playfulness and good sense of humor were charming.

The family would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their loving thoughts, prayers, and gestures.  Thank you to Virginia's health care providers, Maribel, Letty, and Meeka, at Grace Hospice.

Virginia was preceded in death by her father, sister, Irene Esquivel Heiser, great-grandmother, Juanita Hernandez, maternal grandmother, Agripina Rodriguez, and paternal grandparents, Natividad and Guadalupe S. Esquivel.

Virginia is survived by her mother, Asencion G. Esquivel; sister, Ophelia Beltran; brother, Carlos Esquivel and wife Sylvia; nephews and nieces, Diane Elizondo, Thomas C. Beltran, II and wife Patricia; Carlos Esquivel, Jr. and wife Christy; Rachel Pearce and husband David Gutierrez, Robert Elizondo, Steven Beltran and wife Vivian, Isaac Esquivel, Erica Esquivel, and Jacob Beltran; and numerous great nephews and nieces.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Monday, February 26, 2018

Visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M.
Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M.
The Angelus Funeral Home
1119 N. St. Mary's Street

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

A funeral procession will depart
the funeral home at 1:00 P.M. for a
funeral mass to be offered at 1:30 P.M.
San Juan de Los Lagos Catholic Church
3231 El Paso Street

Interment will follow at
San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery No.2.