Anita B. Almendarez's Obituary
It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Anita, a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was centered around family, generosity, and joy.
Anita was the proud and loving mother of ten children, and her greatest happiness came from caring for her large and growing family. Her home was always filled with laughter, conversation, and the comforting smell of a home-cooked meal. She had a gift for bringing people together around her table, making sure no one ever left hungry and everyone felt loved.
She especially cherished her grandchildren and treasured every moment spent caring for them, spoiling them, and creating memories they will carry forever. Whether it was sharing stories, preparing favorite meals, or simply being there when needed, Anita’s love for her family knew no bounds. Anita also found peace and happiness in gardening. She lovingly tended her flowers and plants, finding beauty in watching things grow and bloom. Her garden reflected the warmth and care she gave so freely to others. She enjoyed traveling and looked forward to every adventure, especially trips to casinos where she could relax, laugh, and enjoy time with loved ones. Her playful spirit and sense of fun brought light to those around her.
Anita will be remembered for her strength, kindness, devotion to family, and the unconditional love she shared with everyone fortunate enough to know her. Though she will be deeply missed, her legacy lives on through her children, grandchildren, and all the lives she touched.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Tomas Almendarez, her daughter Elida A. Martinez, parents, Juan Bustos Sr., and Marcelina C. Bustos, siblings, Maria Valenzuela and Juan Bustos Jr.
She is survived by her daughters; Linda A. Gonzales, and husband Robert Gonzales, Sylvia A. Garcia and husband Peter C. Garcia, Oralia Almendarez, Elva Almendarez, Marcelina Almendarez, Rose Montemayor and husband Andrew Montemayor, Martha Hernandez and husband Albert Hernandez, sons; Thomas Almendarez Jr., and wife Dolores Almendarez, Mario Almendarez (Paula), Armando Almendarez and wife Roberta Almendarez, 20 grandchildren; Robert Jr., Patrick and Christopher Gonzales, Thomas IV and Thomas Almendarez V, Elias, Eric, Ruben Jr., Evette, Evelyn Martinez, Mario Jr. Almendarez, Angelica Stone, Jake Almendarez, Peter Thomas and Samantha Garcia, Jennifer Gil, Andrew Jr. and Brooke Montemayor, Marcelina Almendarez, Stephanie Hernandez, 20 great grandchildren; Noah Martinez, Mila Martinez, Jacob and Marciella Martinez, Erson and Elianne Yurtman, Delilah Darkheart, Daniel Silva, Elida and Grayson Escamilla, Alex and Dominic Gonzales, Alina and Nicholas Gonzales, Haley Garcia, Owen, Achilles and Maverick Montemayor, Rae and Grace Stone, numerous extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held at Funeraria Del Angel Trevino Funeral Home, 2525 Palo Alto Rd, San Antonio, TX 78211, US, on May 14, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:30 pm.
Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 10:30 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1321 El Paso St., San Antonio TX 78207 with a Committal Service to follow at First Memorial Park Cemetery, 20567 TX-16, Von Ormy, TX 78073, US, on May 15, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
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