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Magdalena C. Mena

FUNERAL HOME

Funeral Caring USA - 410 Loop - Kirby

6902 NE 410 Loop

San Antonio, Texas

Magdalena Mena Obituary

June 15, 1936 - August 18, 2014
Magdalena C. Mena, born on June 15, 1936, entered into rest at the blessed age of 78. She will be reunited in Heaven with her husband, Mariano Mena Jr., her son Evaristo Mena and her parents, Juan and Salome Chavarria.

She is loved and will be greatly missed by her children Leticia Leal(Bernardo), Mariano III(Jenny), Jesus, Alicia Basaldua(Julian), Norma Aguilar(Richard), Cristobal(Thelma), Antonio, Juan(Stella), Olvido(Denise); 28 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; sisters, Suzi Garcia and Gloria Mendoza, brother, Juan Chavarria, as well as numerous other family and friends.

She will forever live in our hearts. To celebrate how she lived her life, please wear light colors, preferrably yellow, her favorite color.

SERVICES: Visitation will be held Monday, August 25, 2014 from 1:00-9:00pm with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00pm at Funeral Caring USA, 6902 NE Loop 410. Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday August 26, 2014 at 10:00am at St Thomas More Catholic Church, 4411 Moana Dr. Interment to follow at Ft Sam Houston Cemetary at 11:30am.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News from Aug. 24 to Aug. 28, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Magdalena Mena

Sponsored by Daughter- Letty Mena Leal.

29 Entries

Mariano Mena III

August 19, 2022

Mom, I miss you and dad so much. I wish y´all were here. I´m sure you would have set me on the right path and never in the path I am today. However, as I know, god gave us these trouble times. To prepare us for our next adventure. I know we´re on this earth for a short time. Time has gone quick. Soon, it´ll be my turn to come see You, Dad, Marissa, Everett and everyone in between. I love you all.

Lety Leal

August 19, 2022

Hi mom today Chris reminded all of the that It´s been eight years since GOD called you up to heaven But really it seems like yesterday I miss & love you mom so much I am going through a lot over here because you know that Benny is gone from earth he is probably sitting there with you I know he feels bad because I know he was always saying to me that he didn´t want to die wanted to stay with me we´re supposed to retire together and go back to San Antonio & then just travel sell everything that we had buy AV just travel But it did not happen I know you both are looking down at us and we´re looking up at you life is very hard without having you know my husband benny the love of my life

In a few days on the 22nd of this month August it´ll be his first year gone to heaven but to me it feels like yesterday the two most important people in my life I´ve gone to heaven you and Benny but life goes on right it is so sad I have been thinking about your your day today on my calendar but I´ve been doing so much things today that I forgot about your day which is today but I´m glad Chris reminded us how was dad how was Everett how is my husband Benny & Also how is marissa & are you mom
I hope y´all are happy enjoying each other someday we will go to see each other & love each other & Each of these hearts belongs to our loved ones one is for Dad one is for you one i´s for Everett one is for marissa and for my husbandEach of these hearts belongs to our loved ones one is for Dad one is for you one is for Everett one is for marissa and for my husband my loving husband Benny & Also if you see he´s father and Benny´s brother Adam JR Also iSay hi to them for me

From your daughter Lety Leal Oklahoma

Alicia

June 24, 2021

I love u, we miss u please give my love to dad, Evariato and Marissa and all our family especially grandparents and please help us watch over us all children and grandchildren and great grandchildren

Alicia Basaldua

August 23, 2020

I love you, mommy watch for my grand babies and children love to daddy, everett and marissa and family

Alicia Basaldua

August 19, 2020

Mommy missing you help me in my Necessities and all my termination guide me and protect me always I against all my enemies watch out for all of us and watch out for my family I love you give my love to Daddy, marissa and Everett & my loved grandparents and And other family members Who you see or meet you’re always in my thoughts including daddy An Everettt and marissa Please mommy watch over my grandchildren my grandson’s And help me with my financial aid. Please Benny rise from the chair. Johnny health.

Alicia Mena Basaldua

July 16, 2020

hi mom how r u today ur happy belated birthday has pass please pray for us we need a helping hand. U know tío Jose has left us to be with lord. Help being rise from is chair and the house in Laredo also with this virus floating. Please put for our families and especially me who need so much prayer give my love to daddy and evertte and marissa and all the familia grandparents oh Clarissa / isbella graduate and Jace is going to 1st graded hooray I love mommy

Alicia Basaldua

July 26, 2019

Hi mommy, you came today to visit with me this morning your picture came on my cell when the light went on my phone. Thank you for given me peace with your present. I know why u came today, I know you what to help us
I know you R worried, mommy guild us like u always have when u where here with us and also close to my birthday I thank you for remembering, do please Stay with us until
Closure has occur. And look after me and my family and rest of your children and their families hug dad, Evertte marissa and the rest of the family and mama Minnie my twin I love you mommy, daddy, evertte and marissa

I will keep u posted and tell daddy that we r trying to find a
Solution

Letty Leal

June 15, 2017

Hello my dearest mom, today is ur birthday-- HAPPY 81st BIRTHDAY. I think of you & miss you everyday. I love you so much MOM. I see u picture when I go to sleep & when I get up in morning getting ready for work. I have u close to me!! L❤u with my heart!!! Its gonna be 3 years in August that u went to see our heavenly father. It still feels like yesterday but I know ur not suffering any more ur in a better place.... Your granddaughter Maggie got married with a nice guy named Matt Tiller on January 2017. You remember him. He used to bring you candy & flowers all the time when he come the house..... Gabriel and Monica had another baby so now they have 4 children, two boys and two girls. Now I have 6 grandchildren..... BJ and Elvira & his family just got back from a cruise that lasted for 7 days Carnival Freedom.... AGAIN MOM l❤u HAPPY BIRTHDAY from ur daughter Lety

Letty Leal

October 9, 2016

October 9,2016 I am thinking of you mom. I am missing you. I am sitting outside of back yard looking up at the sky. I hope you see me. I wish I could see you. I love you so much.

Letty Leal

August 18, 2016

August 18,2016 Hi mom today is 2 years that the lord call you to heaven. There is not one day that goes by that I don't think of you. I ALWAY AM THING OF YOU EVERYDAY. There are some people that say that in time you will forget your love one. THEY ARE SO WRONG. I remember when I use to call you at least 6 to 10 times a day remember!!! We also sit outside back yard on the swing or sit in front porch. I MISS YOU MOM & EVERYTHING WE DID TOGETHER. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS FROM YOUR DAUGHTER

Letty leal

August 18, 2016

AUGUST 18,2016 I miss you so much. There is not one day that goes way that I think of you, I AM ALWAYS THINKING OF YOU MOM. Some people say it takes some time to get over a love one. THEY ARE SO WRONG. I will never forget you as long as I live...I wish you were here with me I miss the times we always talked on the phone, I remember I call you about lots of time like 6 to 10 a day just to hear your voice when you were in San Antonio. Also when you were here at my house in OKC we would go outside seat on my swing on the porch. How I miss those days. today is 2 years that you are with the our Lord Jesus. I love you so much. from your daughter Letty Leal.

Letty Leal

August 18, 2015

Mom today is one year you have passed. It feels like yesterday. I have not been the same lots of things have happen to me. I miss you so much my heart aches for you. I see your pictures and I think of you all the time everyday especially that day that GOD CALL YOU IN TO HIS KINGDOM that morning.. when I woke up that day I remember all the texts & people I spoke to. I went BALLISTIC that day. YOU WERE MY BEST FRIEND FOREVER. When I have a bad day at work I think of you than I feel lots better. I carry your picture with me all the time. I love you mom your daughter BFF

Jesus Mena

August 14, 2015

Dear Mom,
I remember my tears when you parted from us.......now it is a year later and these tears haven't stop falling. There is not a day that passes by that I don't think of you.
Time after time,I would imagine you are at LETY or at NORMA and will be returning home soon.
Everyday before I leave the house,I would say ; BYE MOM, I'LL BE BACK SOON, and when I return I'll say ; MOM I'M HOME! WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE FOR DINNER? Although there will be silent throughout the house, I'll come to reality, you are in HEAVEN PARADISE with Dad,Evaristo and Marissa and all our families and friends.
Mom- I know you can see us guide us and protect us with the help of our LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST.
I truly believe this because, I know it exists in HEAVEN. and I've seen some miraculous intervention manifesting before me eyes and it can only come from you, like the other night I woke to a sound of your voice calling my name and I called out ( Mom! I can here you ) within seconds I felt a warm presence of joyous calm a feeling, I never felt before. This feelings told me everything is o-kay and NOT to worry. I'm with MENA and living in the most beautiful luxurious mansion God and MENA has maded for me.
Then I realized a photo I founded,not too long ago,when you and Dad, were holding hands walking home to your mansion.
I can't hardly wait for the day you and Dad would come for me on my last HOUR, that will be the happiest day of my life.

Stephanie Mena

September 30, 2014

I was probably about 8 or 9 years old. I crept into your art studio while everyone was busy chatting away in the rest of the house. What I saw inside was dozens of little unpainted ceramic figurines scattered across the table. I remember picking up a couple and wishing I could paint one. I heard a woman's voice behind me say "Do you want to paint one?" I turned around startled thinking I've been caught touching something that didn't belong to me. I turned around to your little face with a big smile. I notted my head "yes." You turned on the light and set me up with a paint brush and paint. You were smiling at me painting as you walked out and said "Paint the hole thing", waving your hand up and down.
That is the best memory I have of my grandmother. Give my sister a big kiss for me grandma. I love you guys! I'll see you again.

Letty Leal

September 19, 2014

Hello mom Its been a month now that you have gone to our heavenly father but it seems like yesterday. I know that you are in a better place and not suffering. I know you would tell me not to cry or worry about you cause you were going to be with Dad and Everett whom you missed so much. But it hurts so much I cant touch you nor hear your voice nor see your beautiful hazel eyes nor hear your laughter nor your smile nor see you.. I miss you mom a whole lot... I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. YOUR ARE THE GREATEST MOTHER IN THE WORLD. I LOVE YOU FOREVER!!!!Your daughter Letty

Jacqueline Mena

September 7, 2014

Dear Grandma,
Over the 16 years that I've known you, you've been an inspiration in my life. From the first day I met you, you've brought a smile to my face. You were never afraid to speak your mind and that's what made you so special.
I love you grandma.

christina mena

September 4, 2014

Dear Grandma Maggie may you take comfort in knowing that an angel is watching over you ,im sad that you had to go but your in a better place without pain and suffering. You will remain in our hearts forever sent with love and hugs.from your granddaughter.

Roseanna Gonzales

September 4, 2014

Beloved grandmother to my daughters, My condolences to the Mena family, May god be with you all at this time. I love you all, great memories of your mother. My prayers are with your family and my deepest sympathy, she will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.

Tito & Luz Flores

September 3, 2014

Our sincere and deepest condolences to the entire family. We pray that God embrace you in this time of sorrow and lift your sadness knowing that Mrs. Mena is rejoicing in our heavenly fathers house reunited with loved ones.

Alicia Basaldua

September 3, 2014

"I love you Mom" from your daughter Alicia

Letty Leal

September 3, 2014

MOM I am very sad and heartbroken and depressed that you are gone. I miss you so much. I am lucky to have been your daughter and I am very very lucky to have a mother like you. You were so caring, adorable, sweet, honest, strong, beautiful, funny and lovely. You & I look so much alike that I am so proud and honor that I look like you MOM! I feel so good about that. We all wore your favorite color YELLOW. All your son's, your daughter's, your son in law's, your daughter in law's, your grandchildren's and your great grandchildren,s. It was so enlightening and awesome for all of us. I know in my heart that you were looking down at us from heaven and smiling and saying "MIRA QUE BONITO ESTA MI FAMILIA". I know you are very happy with DAD and your baby son EVERETT and your granddaughter MARISSA and your PARENTS by your side. Someday we will all be together again. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL. Your daughter Letty

Chris Mena

August 31, 2014

Mom,
They say that time does not stop but it stopped the moment of your passing. I will miss you so much. I will understand that it was what you wanted & that was to be with Dad, Everett, & Marisa. What a good gift to have from God. You were so brave to understand that your passing was emmanent that you did it your way with no regrets. It brings great comfort that you saw dad & Everett before your passing that it would make it easier for us when it is our time. I will forever cherish the advise you have given me in raising my family. I learned to be a hard worker, dedicated ,loyal and honest person. I learned these attributes because of the ten children you raised. You kept the family together even in hard times. You were the glue that fixed the cracks. Thanks MOM for helping me become a Man. P.S. I know your eating the best foods & drinks that heaven can provide.

*JESUS MENA

August 30, 2014

GOD, has already welcome you home into his arm's of loving care, you live with DAD and EVARISTO and MELISSA in HEAVEN PARADISE. A place call the GARDEN OF EDEN where life co-exist in perfect harmony with lush of vibrant garden's. These garden represent's the perfection to all what is GOOD and pleasing to the eye's as well as the sky. Nevertheless GOD will give me the strength to endure this hardship and affiction of my innermost sorrow and pain and grief set upon me and despite my suffering JESUS CHIRST will defeat my intense emotional grieveing and extinguish it to the fullest and resurrect me to my feet once again. I LOVE YOU MOM,

Mariano Mena III

August 30, 2014

Para Mi Mama,

Your life went full circle. You gave us light. So, that we can see in front of us. You saw us struggle. So, we can become the people we are. You saw us parish, when your young passed away.
We felt the curves when your life took sudden turns. We suffered when you suffer, we cried when you cry, and we laughed when you laugh. Engraved in our memories are all the wonderful and sad times we had. But through it all, you kept us together. We'll Miss you and Love you always. We can only hope that our lives can make a full circle...Like yours.

Adios

Samantha Mena

August 30, 2014

Hey grandma it's Sam I've bein thinking about you a lot and it's so weird that your not here. I miss you. My daddy does too I can see it in his face how much he misses you. I can still hear your voice when you call me mija. You never know how much you love someone until there gone. I love you forever and always my grandma.

LETTY LEAL

August 29, 2014

Mom I love you so very much. I am going to miss you so much especially your beautiful face, your wonderful smile, your soft voice, your touch, your funny laughter. Also I am going to miss us going to the movies, going shopping, going to Laredo, Texas to see your sister Susie and going to eat out at a restaurant also shopping online and QVC network. YOU ARE MY ONLY BEST FRIEND. We called each other about 8 to 10 times a day. We talked about everything. I NEVER THOUGHT THAT THIS DAY WOULD COME WHEN GOD NEEDED YOU IN HEAVEN. I know in my heart that you are with Dad and your baby son Everett and YOU ARE VERY HAPPY WITH THEM. YOU ARE ALL TOGETHER! I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU MOM. YOU ARE THE GREATEST MOM IN THE WORLD. I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH WITH ALL MY HEART.

Maria Rodriguez

August 25, 2014

I feel your sorrow may she be at peace. Blessings to sons and daughters.

Your friend from the PExtra, Fort Sam

August 25, 2014

Our condolences to the Mena family at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to my sister Stella, brother in law Johnny and to my nieces Cat and Sam. From Anna and Gabrielle Campbell

August 25, 2014

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother, my cousin, my heart aches for each of my cousin (The Mena Family) during this time. Your mom was such a lovely woman. I often think about all the times we spent together when we were going up. Your mom touched so many people's lives, and I know we are all enriched by it. I love you'll and am truly sorry that I was unable to come, the Mena family are on my prayer and once again sorry for your loss.

Love your Always
Your Cousin
Rebecca Chavarria Valdez
Warner Robins, GA

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