Maria Cruz Rico

Maria Cruz Rico obituary

Maria Cruz Rico

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Palm Heights Mortuary

3711 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 78225

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Palm Heights Mortuary

3711 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 78225

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Sep

5

Service

11:00 a.m.

Divine Providence Catholic Church

5667 Old Pearsall Road, San Antonio, TX 78242

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Maria Rico Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Palm Heights Mortuary on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Maria Cruz Veloz Rico, embraced God on August 28, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 89. She was born on May 3, 1936 in Mexico. She is survived by her loving husband Juan Villalpando; daughter Esmeralda Villalpando; sons Salvador Villalpando (Rosaura), Raul Villalpando (Elena), Rafael (Amanda), Elias (Noemi), and Guillermo Villalpando (Jovita). She is also survived by numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other family members and friends. She was loved by all and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. PALM HEIGHTS MORTUARY 3711 S. ZARZAMORA STREET SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78225 210-924-4568

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Upcoming Events

Sep

4

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Palm Heights Mortuary

3711 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 78225

Send Flowers

Sep

4

Prayer Service

6:00 p.m.

Palm Heights Mortuary

3711 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 78225

Send Flowers

Sep

5

Service

11:00 a.m.

Divine Providence Catholic Church

5667 Old Pearsall Road, San Antonio, TX 78242

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Palm Heights Mortuary

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.