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Ofelia Jimenez Obituary

Ofelia Jimenez, born May 6, 1924 in San Antonio, Texas, passed into her Lord's hands on October 12, 2008. She was preceded in death by her infant son Ruben, brother Ernest and parents Rafael and Eulalia Guerra. She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Louis Jimenez, daughter Dora, sons; Ruben (Cathryn), Roy (Pat Burke), Ray (Rosemary), Robert (Barry Manassas), sisters; Maria Conchita Ramirez, Hortencia (Edward) Gonzalez, brother Edward Guerra, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and Tom Bridges whom Ofelia always considered as family. Ofelia will be remembered as a wonderful cook, baker and seamstress as well as having a green thumb. But even more important to her was her love of God and Catholic faith, which she demonstrated throughout her life. She served the St. Leo's community for 53 years and will be missed. SERVICES Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 from 3:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M. at Brookehill Funeral Home and 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:00P.M. at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church with interment to follow in Mission Burial Park South. Brookehill Funeral Home.


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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Oct. 14, 2008.

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October 23, 2008

My deepest condolences to you Dora, I have kept you in prayer since I heard the news of your mothers passing. She has reached her destination with the Lord, she is with you always.
My condolences to your father and brothers.

God Bless you and carry you through each and everyday,

Your Friend,
Becky Rubio

Stella Sauceda

October 20, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
My sister Linda just told me Sunday 10-19-08 I'm so sorry I wasnt there.
I will remeber her always.

Elizabeth Mayers

October 20, 2008

Dora and Family,

My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Love,

Elizabeth ( Tita ) Mayers

Samuel X Martinez

October 20, 2008

My Wife and I didn't know Mrs. Jimenez very well, but according to my mom, Elosie Sanchez, who were very close, she was a very kind person. I haven't seen her in quite a while. We'll all miss her.

M/M E. G. Alvarado

October 18, 2008

We pray for the Lord's continued peace in your time of grief, as He is with the Jimenez family and will never leave you. Our heart goes out to you at this time and the days ahead. We cherish the memory of their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

David Martinez

October 16, 2008

She was a dear and wonderful friend, to my grandmother, Eloise Sanchez. My grandmother always says Ofelia was like a sister to her.

My heart and my prayers go out to Ofelia Jimenez's family and friends.

God bless.

Jerry McLeod

October 16, 2008

I only had the privilege to meet this wonderful woman once, but she made a lifelong impression. I know her family, including my dear friend Robert, her youngest son, is missing her dearly. To them I say find comfort where Mother Jimenez found it: in her obvious faith and in her lovely family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Joe Zamora Jr

October 16, 2008

Tio Luis & Familia, I just want to say I am so sorry for your loss. I will always cherish Tia Ofelia, and will miss her greatly. I firmly believe she is in a much better place looking over us.

Janie Espinoza

October 15, 2008

Ray & Rosemary my deepest sympathy to all the family in the loss of your beloved mother. Our prayers are with you.

Dorothy Lopez Olivares

October 15, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Arthur lopez

October 15, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Liz Guerrero

October 15, 2008

Ray and Rosemary, My deepest sympathy to all your family on the loss of your dear Mother. My prayers are with you.

Diane Tellez

October 15, 2008

I am so blessed to have known your dear mother and most especially have a friendship with Dora. Our Blessed Mother took your mother by the hand to meet Jesus on her Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. How fitting for Mrs. Jimenez who prayed the Rosary daily with her family. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Josie Rodriguez Mendoza

October 15, 2008

Luis and family,my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ofelia was not only a cousin of my mom but a dear friend as well. She was beautiful inside and out. May you be comforted by many special memories and by the knowledge that she is now at peace with Our Lord and His Blessed Mother.

Angelina Gaitan

October 14, 2008

My sympathy and prayers for all the Jimenez family. Even though we never met each one individually, we did meet and realized that we are very close family. Thank you, my cousin Luis for sharing our family information and I pray that God give you the comfort that only he can to help us cope with our losses. You and your wife were a great part of the foundation of our family (Gabriel Gaitan family)

Jennifer McDonald

October 14, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Laura Cuellar

October 14, 2008

Luis and Family
My deepest condolences on your loss. Ofelia was such a wonderful and thoughtful friend to my mom.During mom's fight with cancer she always took time to call and share so many phone conversations and brighten her day.She will be remembered as a Woman of Strength and as a Beautiful Woman of God. My prayers are with you and your family.
Laura Pena Cuellar

Dora Cortez

October 14, 2008

Luis, I regret that I will be unable to attend the services for Ofelia. She not only had a beautiful outer appearance, but inner beauty as well. She was always so nice to me; I will miss her.
I will pray for you and your Family that God may console you during this difficult time.

Haydee Bazan

October 14, 2008

Dearest Ofelia, we will miss you dearly. Thank you for being a very special person in our Mom's Life as well as in our family's life. You were truly a dear friend and like a sister to Mom. Mom will miss all the phone conversations you both had and we will miss your presence at our family functions, but thank you for always being a part of our lives. Love you always, Eloise Sanchez and our families.

David & Margaret Delgado

October 14, 2008

Our deepest condolences to your family. Ofelia was a beautful lady. I know the Lord will carry you through this.

The Delgado Family
David, Margaret & children

Capri Hughes

October 14, 2008

Tio Luis, Dora and Boys...
It's so hard to find the perfect words to express the way we are all feeling right now... Tia Ofelia was such a wonderful lady, beautiful inside and out, always a kind word for everyone. She will be missed by everyone that knew her... you all are all in our hearts and prayers, may you find peace knowing that she is no longer suffering in pain.
We love you all... *Capri* and Family

Tia Ofelia and her sister Hortense in May, 2005

October 14, 2008

Cecilia Garza

October 14, 2008

My deepest condolences to the Jimenez Family - we loved Mrs. Jimenez - she was our neighbor for almost 30 yrs. We were blessed to have her part of our lives as a good neighbor and a good friend of the family.

Geigenmiller Family

October 14, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Paul & Theresa Barrera

October 14, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

John Flores

October 14, 2008

Please accept our condolences for your loss and know that your family is in our prayers. She was a wonderful woman and always had a smile for anyone who spoke to her.

My mom and dad on her last birthday on the bridge where my dad first saw her over 70 years ago. He was 13 and she was 8 at that time.

October 14, 2008

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