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July 27, 1942 - March 8, 2019
Lucy M. Hitzfelder came into this world on July 27, 1942 and left to join Star Fleet in Heaven on March 8, 2019. Lucy loved many things in her life: her family, science fiction and fantasy books, and God. She graduated from Providence High School in 1960 and Our Lady of the Lake University in 1964 with a BS in Library Science.
Lucy's parents, Mat and Hildegarde M. Hitzfelder preceded her in death. She is survived by her Aunt Therese Hitzfelder-Bendele of Rio Medina, her Aunt Darlene Hitzfelder-Whetstone and her Uncle Charlie Whetstone of Leon Valley. Her brother Steve Hitzfelder and his wife, Elaine Wallendorf-Hitzfelder of Helotes, her brother Paul Hitzfelder and his partner Dianne Hallworth of Pipe Creek, and her sister Martha Hitzfelder-Blackwell and her husband, John, have done their best to ensure that in her last years, Lucy was cared for in a safe, stable environment at Memory Care of Westover Hills. Lucy has three nieces and two nephews: Anne Hitzfelder- Scovell of Austin and her husband Nick; Theresa Blackwell-Fuller and her husband Joe of Schertz, Tracey Blackwell and her partner, Catherine Harm of Garden Ridge; John D. Hitzfelder of Seattle, WA; and Dashiell Hitzfelder and his wife Kelsea McClean of Durham, NC. Also, surviving Lucy are two grandnieces and four grandnephews.
She was the librarian at Southside High School for over 35 years and taught English when there was a demand. One of Lucy's joys of working at Southside was sharing her love of all things Star Trek with her students by forming a Star Trek Club on Campus. She and the students would attend Star Trek Conventions together to exchange ideas and knowledge of the sci-fi genre. As a charter member of the Star Trek Club of San Antonio, Lucy made many good friends, which stayed with her after the club disbanded. After her retirement, Lucy became active with many aspects of Holy Spirit Catholic Church until she became ill in 2015. Her talents and love of art gave Lucy much pleasure: pottery, tapestry, drawing, stamping, and art museums. She shared her works with friends and family.
Lucy loved to travel. As a young woman she venture to New York City to see the World's fair and then joined up with a tour of Europe, where she visited the Great Art Museums of Europe. One of the highlights was to tour the Vatican. With her adult Star Trek, Lucy would take cruises with fellow Trekkers and the cast of the various incarnations of the program, as well as attend Star Trek Cons around the country.
During her last years of life, each of Lucy's siblings provided for her in their own special way. Being on time was never one of Lucy's best qualities, but she always strived to do better. Her family joked that she would be late to her own funeral, but alas, she will not. To all her friends and family Lucy would love to say "Live Long and Prosper."
The family thanks Memory Care of Westover Hills, who treated Lucy like family, and Seasons Hospice for taking loving care of their sister.
In lieu of flowers make donations to Our Lady of the Lake University Alumni Scholarship Fund or the St. Vincent de Paul Society. You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com
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Ms. Hitzfelder was an icon for us students at Southside. Her love of books helped so many. She will always hold a special place in my heart.
Ann Davis
Student
March 2, 2021
Until I see you again Lucy. Love Irma Bosquez
Irma Bosquez
Friend
June 11, 2019
Soar among the stars, Lucy.
We love you. We miss you.
A fellow Trekker,
Fran Rathmann
March 22, 2019
Words cannot express the sadness I felt on hearing about Lucy's death. I learned so much about faithfulness, love and sacrifice from Lucy, and I thank God for her presence in my life.
Beth Byron
March 19, 2019
Our parents were friends during their St.Gerard days. She was this cute girl a little younger than me then; later I would see her on the OLL Campus. It seems she had the interesting, productive, "influential to others" kind of life we all strive to have, influenced by our Faith and lived as well as possible. My sincere condolences and thanks for being good siblings.
Kathryn Bordovsky-Hurst
March 18, 2019
I found out about Lucy's death this morning
at Mass at Holy Spirit. I got to know Lucy
attending Bible study with her for several years. We all loved her and missed her after she left. I was always amazed with her knowledge of the Bible, Bible history, and many other insights she gave to our study. The Mass was offered for Lucy this morning and I personally offered the Mass and Communion for her. I am so happy to know that she is joining her dear Lord and wonderful parents and many friends in Heaven today.
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Barbara McCabe
March 17, 2019
Barbara McCabe
March 17, 2019
I remember her. I would often see her in the library, while walking to the Gym to coach. She was always so sweet, and nice. May she rest in peace. Another Angel in Heaven.
Coach Maria Mendez
March 16, 2019
I was in Lucy's class at Providence. She chatted with me, politely, and would add an adventurous story from a current novel, laugh and walk off, leaving me smiling. Rarely our paths crossed, but she and I would share a greeting, she would take the next aisle in the grocery store, and again I would be left standing there, with a smile. My prayers and thanks to her extended family and friends.
Sincerely, Phyllis Siebenaler Schmid
PhyllisSiebenaler Schmid
Classmate
March 14, 2019
Ms. Hitzfelder was the best librarian I've ever met or known. She was such a consistent book fanatic we shamefully baited "new" kids by coaxing them to ask her for a book about animals as we marvelled at the time she would spend helping. Ms. Hitzfelder always had time to help any kid find the right book even us delinquents. Thanks for the many hours you spent helping us. Edgar Gifford (book lover, writer and sad, sad, rascal)
March 14, 2019
Lucy and I met through volunteer work at Holy Spirit. How well I remember visiting her place and seeing all the art and craft supplies. I also had the privilege of knowing Mat and Hildegarde. May her family and friends find comfort in knowing that Lucy is safe in God's arms.
Martha S Jones
Friend
March 14, 2019
Ms. Hitzfelder was a wonderful and very helpful librarian. We were blessed to
have her at Southside for so many years. She was one of a kind...a real gem!!
Live long and prosper ❤
Ann Davis
March 13, 2019
May the Lord bless and keep you, Lucy! A classmate from grade & high school.
Adrienne King
Classmate
March 13, 2019
Ms. Hitzfelder was my librarian at Southside High School. She was an avid reader and an example to me of how much fun it was to get into a novel. I knew she was a Trekkie but didn't know how much. I think that's great as I have become a Trekkie in recent years. She was a very interesting person. May God comfort all of her family during this time.
Patty Patton Madison
March 13, 2019
Lucy Marie was just the sweetest person. I knew her at Providence and again at Southside, where she kept the library as a place of warm welcome, always boasting the joy of reading. I am sad that she has left us so soonI was always a year ahead of her in school; now she has left me behind. May all her family, friends, and former students rejoice in her blessed memory. I am so certain she is in heaven right now, maybe reading to the angels and saints and to our Lord himself.
Betty Pack
March 13, 2019
My condolences to the family. Miss. Lucy Hitzfelder was the only Librarian I ever had at our high school Southside ISD. May she RIP you could away count on her to get the book you need. I offered wondered what had happened to her after she retired. Sending prayers Queta Gaeta
Enriqueta Espinoza Gaeta
March 13, 2019
Lucy Hitzfelder was a fantastic and supportive librarian at Southside High School during my time there as a student in the 1980s. Lucy loved reading and encouraged her students to explore great works of literature, especially those in the Science Fiction genre. The world is a better place because of the fact that Ms. Hitzfelder devoted her life to education. Rest easy, Lucy.
March 13, 2019
Lucy Marie was just the sweetest person. I knew her at Providence and again at Southside where she kept the library as a warm and welcoming place, always decorated for the season or coming events. She inspired many kids to become readerswhat greater gift? I am sad, just sorrowful, to know that she has passed, leaving me hereI was a year ahead of her, a year older. But how lovely that her siblings cared for her these last years. I am willing to bet she is in heaven right now; she was indeed a Godly woman all her life. My best wishes to her family for peace and understanding.
Betty Pack
March 13, 2019
My Mom lived just down the hall from Lucy. She passed away January 2018. Even when Lucy's mind was weakening you could tell her Faith was very important to her. Mom was an OLLC graduate in1952. They are resting in God's Care now.
Patrick Zuberbueler
Friend
March 12, 2019
Rest in peace, dear Lucy.
Amy White
Classmate
March 12, 2019
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