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Rachel Begil Obituary

SAN ANGELO Rachel Begil, 76, passed away suddenly on March 16, 2013, in Shannon Hospital. Rosary is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Knickerbocker, Texas. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Knickerbocker, Texas. Burial will follow in Knickerbocker Cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Henry Begil and wife Norma of San Angelo; daughter Marie Begil of Knickerbocker, Texas; grandson Christopher Begil and Vicky Valdez of San Angelo; one great-grandson, Isaak Begil; one great-granddaughter, Ariana Acosta of San Angelo; sisters Omega Estrada of Dallas and Rebecca Aleman of San Antonio; and brothers Samuel Herrera of San Antonio and Pedro Herrera and wife Christina of Corpus Christi. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Begil; her daughter, Geneva Begil Hudman; a great-grandson, Adrean Begil; her parents, Pedro and Ignacia Herrera; brother Eiseo Herrera; and a sister, Ruth Mendoza. Manuel Rangel will serve as the honorary pallbearer. Pallbearers will be Raymond Torres, Gabriel Rangel, Albert Estrada, Don Alcala, Richard Estrada and Frank Arrango. We would like to thank her doctors, Dr. Viki Forlano, Dr. Felger and Dr. Hume, for taking care of our mom. A special thanks to Marcus the ICU Nurse, and to our friends and to our family for always being there for us. Our dearest mom and abuela, we loved you so much and we will miss you every day. We know in our hearts you are so happy to be with Geneva and dad again. Family and friends may sign the online register book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com.



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Published by GoSanAngelo from Mar. 18 to Mar. 20, 2013.

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Hope Elizondo & Albert Rodriguez

March 28, 2013

Rose Marie, Henry and Norma. Sorry to hear of Rachels passing. Rachel was truly a lovely person. Like someone said, Knickerbocker lost an angel.

Connie Fletcher

March 27, 2013

Henry and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace and comfort.

Patti Patterson

March 21, 2013

Rose,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. I will be holding you in prayer.
Hugs!

Joe & Emily Lara

March 20, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
May your memories bring you comfort.

Teresa Coronado

March 20, 2013

Thinking of you all with love and sadness. Your Mom was a special lady who will always remain in our hearts. I'm so sorry.

Keith & Frances Gentile

March 19, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Begil family. I loved mama Begil, we will miss her hugs and smiles at church on Sundays. May all the sweet memories get you all through this diffcult time.

Maria de los Santos y Arturo Madrid

March 19, 2013

Our condolence to all of Mrs. Begil's relatives.
May she rest in peace and may you find comfort in the memories you have of the time you shared together.

March 19, 2013

Sincere condolences Rose Henry...i am going to miss so much cousin/friend until we meet again. love you!
Michelle & Roland Ramirez

Irma Hernandez Eddins

March 19, 2013

Rose & Henry, I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless your family.

Teri McMillan Key

March 19, 2013

Rose and Henry, I was so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

March 19, 2013

Sincere condolences to our Knickerbocker kindred spirit family. We are blessed to share the faith of our roots in Knickerbocker and send you all blessings in this time of sorrow. Rachel was a kind-hearted mother, may her legacy live on in your lives. God bless you all.

Deborah Franco Montano & Amelia Franco

March 19, 2013

Thoughts of Sympathy are humbly extended to all those mourning her untimely passing. God has kindly Promised to "attend to the voice of your prayers". May His loving concern for you all, be a source of Comfort as you face the days ahead.
Ps 66:19

Daniel Coronado

March 18, 2013

I am so sorry to hear Rachel Begil passed away. She was so nice and easy going just like her son and daughters. This picture is so nice and it made me smile to see her. God will heal thy hearts, in time.

Love you all,
Daniel Coronado

Mary Padilla

March 18, 2013

I worked with Rachel but I knew her kind heart through her friendship with my mom Julia Franco. I can still picture Rachel and mom laughing together. I will be praying that the Lord will keep each of you close to his heart and carry you through this difficult time. God Bless you all.

Maria de los Santos Onofre-Madrid

March 18, 2013

Our most sincere sympathy to each of the family members, on behalf of the Onofre family. May Mrs. Begil rest in peace, and may God give each family member the strength needed to endure your loss.

Millie Franco Seamands

March 18, 2013

Our Prayers are with you during this time. Your mom was such a sweet and kind lady, she had a big heart for others. I know she will be missed tremendously by your family.

Mary Charles

March 18, 2013

I worked with Rachel for many many years and I was in shock to learn of her passing. Rachel was a dear and caring person with a contagious smile. My deepest condolences to the Bejil and Herrera family. My thoughts and prayers to the whole family.

Lili Alcala

March 18, 2013

I am stunned and saddened at the losses this family has suffered in such a short period of time. I am so very sorry. I pray God gives you all the strength you need. I am sorry I cannot be there with you, but I am praying for you all, always. I love you.

Maria Brooks

March 18, 2013

Rosemarie, I am deeply saddened to hear of Raquel's passing. I am so sorry. I had no idea she was ill. My mom, Guadalupe, is so sad about it. We loved Raquel so, so much. We always felt she and your family were like our family. My prayers are with you and Henry. Love you, both.

Jaime Whitson

March 18, 2013

I'm so very sorry for this loss. Rachel was a very special person and I know her family will miss her dearly. My heart breaks for them and will pray for peace and comfort during this very difficult time.

Katherine Ramirez Ramsdell

March 18, 2013

What a shock when you see friends from our younger years in this section!! I was with Rachel and Gilbert on the day they were married, what memories!! My deepest and heartfelt condolencs to all the Bejil and Herrera family, I will never forget any of you. Maggie, Pete etc. Wish I didn't live so far away. I will tell my brother Richard Ramirez to give a hug to those who remember me. My heart and prayers are with all of you

Judy Franco Lacy

March 18, 2013

Rose-Marie, Henry & Norma, Our family was so sorry to hear about Rachel's sudden passing. Her smile & welcoming heart will be greatly missed. The Knickerbocker community has lost one more angel. As your heart heals, I pray you find comfort in her beautiful memories. We lift all of you in prayer during this time of sorrow.

Nancy Hollway

March 18, 2013

Oh Rose...I am so sorry for your loss! You are in my prayers, stay strong friend - God walks with you! Nancy

March 18, 2013

I loved Mom dearly she was apart of my life for over 50 years. She was very near and dear to my heart! All of the family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come!

Lori Cooksey Torbert
Christoval, Tx

Emily Lopez

March 18, 2013

I am so sorry to hear the news but I know she is with Our Lord and once again well, and happy to be reunited with loved ones. I saw her often in my childhood years and she was always such a good mother and a good person. She will be missed. God bless all of you as you deal with your sorrow.

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