Jo-Ann Vara Rogers born on March 15, 1958, in San Antonio, Texas went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2025, at the age of 67. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond Rogers; brother, Adrian Rodriguez; grandfather, Graciano Salvador Vara; grandmother, Maria Peña Vara; and great-grandmother, Sara Castro Vara.
She is survived by her daughter, Klarissa Rayann Rogers and Ryan Vega; sister, Janet Rodriguez Regalado and husband Rudy Regalado; grandchildren, Aydan Joray Rogers, and Ariana Bella Grace Rogers; nieces and nephews, Kayla Regalado Zavala and husband Frank Zavala, Kyle Regalado and wife Sam; extended family and friends. Her presence in our lives will be dearly missed.
“Mama Bear” as she was affectionately known loved spending time with family while cooking her delicious food and playing a Disney movie for her babies. Most of all she loved her grandchildren as her own. She was a very classy woman who loved her designer apparel like “Chanel” and “Louis Vuitton” and making all our holidays special and magical.
Jo-Ann’s life was a testament of kindness, touching the lives of many with her nurturing and welcoming nature. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and generosity. Her laughter, warmth, and unwavering spirit will forever resonate in the hearts of her family and friends.
She would also take time out of her day to call her family every day to show that she cared. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. A big thank you to Dr. Kimberly Kone Ellis and all the nurses and staff at U.S. Renal Dialysis Center.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a 7:00 PM rosary at Hillcrest Funeral Home.
Procession will depart Hillcrest on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 9:30 AM for a 10:00 AM Mass at St. Paul’s Catholic Church.
Read More
