Maria Del Rosario Flippo

Maria Del Rosario Flippo, 77, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, in Davie, Florida.

Maria, affectionately known as Rosie by her family and friends, was born on May 24, 1948, in Laredo, Texas, to Daniel and Rosa Hernandez. She grew up in San Antonio, where she attended South San Antonio High School and later began her professional journey as a clerk typist. Through dedication and perseverance, she advanced to serve as a Supervisory Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist for the Federal Government.

While working in Okinawa, Japan, Rosie volunteered with the EEO Commission and was honored with awards recognizing her commitment to advocacy and community service. After retiring, she remained active in service as a proud member of the Lions Club, where she contributed to fundraising and outreach efforts in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

Rosie was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Rosa; her husband, Donald Flippo; and her siblings, Carlotta Meza, Carmen Cardenas, Cecilia Barrera, Carlos Hernandez, David Hernandez, and Dolores Barragan.

She is survived by her children: Antonio Sanchez Jr. and his wife, Brenda; Ricardo Sanchez and his wife, Yesenia; Daniel Sanchez and his wife, Suzi; Laurie Holtzclaw and her husband, Steve; and Lissette Simpson and her husband, Josh. She also leaves behind her brother, Daniel Hernandez; her sister, Janie Ballesteros; her cherished grandchildren: Brittany Sanchez, Tyler Sanchez, Andrea Sanchez, Jessica Sanchez, Jasmine Sanchez, Ruby Sanchez, Yvette Sanchez, Daniel Holtzclaw, Maria Holtzclaw, Zachary Barragan, James Luna Jr., McKenzie Luna, Matthew Simpson and Johanna Simpson; her great-grandchildren: Nathan Bravo, Brianna Bravo, Roman Sanchez, Amaya Sanchez and Greyson Holtzclaw; and her great-great-granddaughter, Adelina Bravo.

The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Priyanka Gosain, Dr. Karen Prida, VITAS Healthcare, and her dear friends, Fabiola Ahmed and Josephine Marino, for the care, support, and kindness shown to Rosie and her loved ones.

A memorial service to celebrate Rosie's life was held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Fred Hunter Funeral Home in Davie, Florida.

An additional memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Charlotte, Texas.