San Antonio, Texas
MITCHELL
Esperanza M. Mitchell passed away gently and peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father, surrounded by her family on June 18, 2012. She was born September 21, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas. She was affiliated with the Harlandale School District for a total of 51 years, as a student, a graduate and an educator for 38 years. Her greatest love was to teach children how to read. Her greatest legacy was in the manner she nurtured and loved her students. Esperanza was preceded in death by her parents Frank O. and Guillerma V. Medellin; siblings Serafin and Rudy Medellin and Marta (Jerry) Burchfield. She is survived by her husband of 45 years Leonardo T. Mitchell, Sr.; her children Leonard, Jr. (Janie), Anthony Lee (Lupe), James Robert (Rita) and Marcia Denise (Gerard) Padrón. She was known as Mama Grande, grammy, grandma and Roro to her 9 grandchildren: Madeleine Rose, Alexander Cruz, Timoteo Andres, Rosabel Angelita, Emma Marie, Luke Lorenzo, Corazón M. Esperanza, Joshua Marcos and Alyssa Marie. She is also survived by siblings Fernando V. (Olga) Medellin, Sr., Frances M. Gomez, Mary (Esteban) Sosa, Jr. and Gloria Medellin; as well as her loving nieces, nephews, numerous godchildren and cherished former students. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Carl E. Dukes, her Vecina, Maria Elena Segoviano and to Jerrika De La Rosa. Visitation will begin Sunday at 5:00 P.M. in The Angelus Chapel with a Mariachi Serenade at 6:00 P.M. and a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be offered Monday at 9:30 A.M. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Clare Catholic Church Building Fund. Condolences may be sent to the Mitchell family at www.theangelusfuneralhome.com Arrangements by:
Our most sincere condolences to Leonard and family of Esperanza. She was our classmate at HHS and we will never forget her. May she rest in peace!
Agustin/Gloria Mora
July 01, 2012 | San Antonio, TX
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Steve & Teresa Mitchell
June 26, 2012 | San Antonio, TX
My sympathies to the family. She will be missed. Ms. Mitchell was part of our lives in many ways. She taught both my father and me.She also served as the supervising teacher to my mother during her student teaching assignment. Many children grew up strong of mind with the great start she provided. Thank you, Ms. Mitchell, for your many years of dedication.
Columbia Heights, Ms. Mitchell's 1st grade class 1978.
Judy Trevino
June 25, 2012 | San Antonio, TX
My deepest sympathy Mr. Mitchell. I remember Ms. Mitchell from the Kelly events. She was a very lovely may God keep you and bless you. From your Friend & ex-co-worker. Lorraine Chavez
210-4736156, Would like to hear from you.
June 25, 2012
Our deepest sympathy and may God keep you and bless. The Staff at Houston St. Dialysis
Francine Jones
June 25, 2012 | San Antonio, TX
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "Come to Me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
To the Mitchell Family Our Deepest Sympathy .
The Boerne Mitchell Family
Boerne Mitchells
June 24, 2012 | Boerne, TX
To the Mitchell family, we extend our deepest sympathy and are praying that your faith will give you strength during this difficult time. May you be comforted by God's love & peace as you remember all the great memories of your wife, mother and/or grandma.
Thank you for allowing us to share Mrs. Mitchell's last moments on earth. I know she has met our awesome God face to face, because her last breathe here on earth was her first one in heaven. And, her Spirit will always be with all of...
Andrew & Yolanda Mendez
June 23, 2012 | San Antonio, TX
Mr. Mitchell and family, the Harkiewicz Family would like to express their condolences to all of you. It seem like only yesterday we were all going to workshops or getting materials ready for school. I know that Esperanza is in a peaceful place now. I know that she loved her work, but most of all loved her family, May God take care of all of you.
Antonia (Toni) Harkiewicz
June 23, 2012 | San Antonio, TX
To Leonard and dearest Family:
We take refuge in the comfort of the Lord our Almighty God. He has Esperanza in His everlasting Arms of Peace and Contentment. Leonard, to you I wish the strength of our mighty Archangels, your love of your life is safe from all harm and in the Glory of our Lord. From all of the old 49th Armored Division Artillery, we salute you and wish you and your family His everlasting peace!
Robert/Judy Comer
June 23, 2012 | San Antonio, TX