Virginia B. Alaniz's Obituary
A life well lived tragically ended for Virginia B. Alaniz on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the precious age of 80. Virginia was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 23, 1945. She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Richard R. Alaniz Sr., her parents, Apolonio F. & Manuela R. Bara, her sister, Carolina Bara Villalobos, her brother, Apolonio "Paul" Bara Jr., and nephews, Cipriano Mireles Jr., Christopher Paul Garza & Brian Jeremy Bara.
Virginia is survived by her 6 children, Cynthia (Jesse) Arguello, Richard (Kimberly) Alaniz Jr., Carlos Alaniz (Karen), Eric (Monica) Alaniz, Jason (Melissa) Alaniz, Jennifer (Ruben) Yañez; 20 grandchildren, Matthew (Kelly), Stacey (Alex), Ashley (Isaac), Hailee (Nathan), Tatiana, Caleb, Billy, Arianna, Diego, Luka, Kianna, Zach, Ryan, Erin, Brandon (Shelby), Juliana, Avery, Chlöe, Ruben Jr. & Bryan; 9 great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Logan, Reagan, Ariya, Jace, Isla, Myles, Graceyn, & Sylvie; Niece's, Cathy (Johnny) Salazar, Caryn Chantel Bara & Maria Mireles; and many loving family members.
Virginia was a woman of many names. You would see her respond to the resounding voice of her husband as he called out, "Virge". She was blessed to be called Mom, Mommy, Momma, Ma, and Tía. Her life was complete when the titles of Grandma & Mamo were given. Many of her children's friends knew her best as Mrs. A. You could always count on her to be at her children’s sporting events sitting front and center. She was the loudest, most cheerful, supportive fan at all of their sporting competitions. She later became an overjoyed, vocal proponent cheering on her grandchildren and great grandchildren at their sporting events.
She was a breast cancer survivor and a very passionate crafter. She enjoyed creating wreaths, jewelry making, sewing, homecoming mums, garters, corsages, boutonnieres, bows & designing shirts. She loved anything and everything to do with crafting. You could always find Virginia at a variety of her local craft stores. She enjoyed being taken out to multiple eateries with her family & absolutely loved to go shopping.
Virginia’s life will leave an unforgettable mark on all who knew her, and her memory will forever be etched in our hearts.
Visitation will begin on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., with a Rosary to begin at 6:30 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Funeral liturgy will be Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Interment will follow at First Memorial Park Cemetery.
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