Photo courtesy of Angelus Funeral Home - San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas
Sister Mary Louise Becerra (formerly Sister M. Mathilde), CDP, entered eternal life May 19, 2022 at the age of 92. She was born August 10, 1929 in San Antonio, Texas to Francisco and Matilde (González) Becerra. She had six brothers and four sisters. Her baptismal name was María De La Luz. She answered God’s call to become a Sister of Divine Providence on June 21, 1952 and professed first vows on June 22, 1953.
Sister Mary Louise attributes her faith to the example and guidance of her father. She attended San Fernando School from fifth through eleventh grade, where she was taught by the Sisters of Divine Providence (CDP.) By the third year in high school she decided to enter the convent.
Sister Mary Louise’s personal desire was to become a missionary in South Africa. To her surprise, Providence led her to education. She obediently embraced this unforeseen plan. She taught elementary through high school in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Missouri and Mexico over a span of 48 years. Her Texas ministries included St. Michael’s, St. Anthony’s, St. Martin Hall Schools, and Holy Cross, Incarnate Word, and Providence High Schools in San Antonio and St. Louis School in Castroville. She remained active in education by volunteering until 2014.
Sister Mary Louise earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Our Lady of the Lake College, San Antonio, Texas in 1957 and a Master of Arts from the University of Texas in San Antonio in 1983.
As a Sister of Divine Providence, she was able to stay focused on that ever-persistent goal of a deeper relationship with God. May she watch over us as she enjoys the ultimate relationship with God.
She is survived by her sibling, Rosemarie Becerra Eguia, numerous nieces and nephews and her Sisters of Divine Providence. She was preceded in death by her parents Francisco and Matilde Becerra and brothers, Salvador, Frank, Ramiro, Alfonso, Louis and Carlos Becerra and sisters, Ana Maria Becerra, Beatriz Julia Espinoza and Dolores Gonzalez.
FUNERAL SERVICES
The Rosary is Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.; Wake, at 6:30 p.m.
Mass of Resurrection is Friday, May 27, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
All services will be in Annunciation Chapel at Our Lady of the Lake Convent Center.
In lieu of flowers, you may wish to make a memorial contribution to the
Sisters of Divine Providence, 515 S.W. 24th Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207-4619
Read MoreI had Sister Mathilde in first grade at St. Louis Catholic School in Castroville, Tx. in 1956. I remember her as a kind and caring teacher.
Janice Mechler Roberts
May 29, 2022 | School
So many memories of a wonderful teacher and person. She was the most dedicated and caring; lived for her students. She never lost touch with her "kids" and I continued to see her my entire life. She was always calling and checking on me and even came to my wedding. May her memory be a blessing.
Alicia Pais Raizen
May 23, 2022 | Austin, TX | Student
Great teacher! She tolerated me as a student years before I actually became one!!
Like so many of her contemporaries at St. Anthony's in San Antonio she asked for little but gave so much. God give her rest now and nothing but great English students.
David Joseph
May 22, 2022 | Austin, TX | Student
My aunt Mary Louise would keep on touch with me until she got I'll. Would visit me at Walmart where I use to work. Rest in peace Love your niece Delia Becerra.
Delia Becerra
May 20, 2022 | San Antonio, TX | Family
