Guadalupe Serbantes, 97, peacefully passed on to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 14, 2017.
She was surrounded in her final days by her only child, James Serbantes, as well as her grandchildren and immediate family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Serbantes, her two brothers, four sisters, as well as her parents Tomas and Margarita Garza. She is survived by her son James Henry Serbantes, grandchildren, Jessica Serbantes-Soto, Jason Serbantes, Naomi Machado and Angela Serbantes.
She had 13 great grandchildren, and incredibly, six great great grandchildren.
Guadalupe is remembered as a woman of great determination and will.
She excelled in all facets of her life, including her time as a young career saleswoman where she undoubtedly demonstrated her profound capability and skill, ultimately landing herself a promotion into sales management.
But above all, Guadalupe was a woman of great faith.
She was steadfast in her unwavering love of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She was highly involved in The Catholic Charismatic Movement, where she selflessly volunteered her time, passion, insight, love, and services.
Guadalupe also enjoyed a
multitude of hobbies such as gardening, cooking, politics and most of all, her Dallas Cowboys.
She was a remarkable storyteller, she gave of herself relentlessly, loved unconditionally, and she will be missed dearly.
Visitation will be held at Southside Funeral Home on Monday, May 22nd from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will depart the funeral home at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23rd for a 9:00 a.m.Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at St. Henry's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.