Photo courtesy of Hillcrest Funeral Home Burial Park & Cremations - San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
Sep 11, 2002 – Aug 23, 2021 (Age 18)
Sydney Brandilyn Verbena born September 11, 2002 in San Antonio, TX went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2021 at the age of 18. She is preceded in death by her cousin; Kenneth Blaze Amaya; great-grandmother, Dolores L. Ramirez; great-grandparents, Ladislao M. and Estela Galarza; and grandparents, Juan Arturo and Idalia Verbena.
She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Bertina Ramirez and Arthur Walsh; father and stepmother, Moses Galarza Verbena and Monica Fonseca; brothers, Cristian Nathaniel (Lena Davila) and Connor Walsh; grandparents, Rafaela Amaya, Joe Albert and Lupe Hernandez and Sam Amaya; uncles, Saul Verbena and Noe (Ilene Verbena), Sam Amaya and Joe Hernandez; aunts, Regina Terrazas, Christina Bauer, and Georgianne Rocha; niece, Lucia Davila; cousin and best friend, Trinity Gutierrez; cousins, Jacob, Isabel, Abigail, and Joshua; best friends, Mia and Karina; as well as other numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends. Her presence will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
Sydney Brandilyn Verbena was a beautiful person who helped people even after she was gone by being an organ donor. She had a smile that warmed our hearts and eyes that lit up the room. She took time to make herself look “just right,” and loved to dance. Most of all, she loved her friends and family, but we loved her even more. Sydney was a beautiful person who helped people even after she was gone by being an organ donor.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm with a prayer service at 7:00pm. In honor of Sydney's memory we welcome you to wear her favorite color purple. You may also join the family via livestream on our YouTube channel on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaVJ-_OOv6eXfc4Wh5SQ-NQ
Procession will depart Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1281 Bandera Rd., on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 11:45am for a 12:30pm memorial service at University United Methodist Church, 5084 De Zavala Rd., San Antonio, TX 78249. Procession will depart the church at 1:15pm for a 2:00pm graveside service at Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian.
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My beautiful Sydney you will always be in my thoughts and forever in my heart. I will always remember you as the happy little girl and the happy young lady that I love. My heart aches but i will not think of what ifs but only the wonderful memories i have of our times together and the kind hearted person i love.
Joealbert Hernandez
September 03, 2021 | San Antonio, TX | Grandparent
Dearest Sydney,
You touched so many lives and you will be greatly missed.
My deepest condolences to your family and friends.
Lindsey Buff
August 31, 2021 | Teacher
May God comfort you in this difficult time.
Cynthia Delgado Menchaca
August 31, 2021 | Seagoville, TX | Family
Please accept our warmest condolences. We are truly sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter Sidney.
Henry & Kathy Ramirez
August 31, 2021 | San Antonio, TX | Neighbor
Beautiful Sydney you will be greatly missed. Father comfort all those that loved sydney.
becky martinez
August 27, 2021 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
Beautiful Sydney you were so loved and will be greatly missed.
becky martinez
August 27, 2021 | Friend
There are no words for such an unimaginable loss. You’re in my thoughts/prayers/heart.
Victor Velos
August 25, 2021 | San Antonio, TX | Neighbor
