Yolanda G, Vera, 80, of San Antonio, went to live in eternal peace in heaven on October 13, 2024, after a long and fulfilling life.
Yolanda was born October 3, 1944, in San Antonio, Texas, where she worked at USAA for 45 years as director of Community Relations. She served on the City Council of San Antonio, representing District 7 from 1985-1993. She was the eternal community servant, serving on numerous boards, to include the Center for Health Care Services, and heading up the United Way campaign at USAA. She was a generous sister, aunt, and friend to many.
Yolanda was preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe and Concepcion Padilla.
She is survived by her siblings, Jorge & Alejandra Padilla, Maria Christina Mendiola, and Connie & Ronald Ramos. Although Yolanda did not have biological children of her own, she was a mother to many and will always be lovingly remembered as “Aunt Yo”. Her numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews include: Angela & Josh Clark, and their son Matthew Clark; Carol & Rodney Mooers and their sons Aaron & Hunter Mooers; Sharon Florence and her daughters Madeline & Elisabetta Florence; Vanessa Ramos; Eric & Chelsea Ramos and their sons Carter and Bennett Ramos; Adrian & Emily Mendiola and their children Cristiano & Iliana Mendiola. A special thanks to her lifelong friends, David Cortez, las “Madrinas,” and numerous other friends.
A Rosary will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, located at 8134 Blanco Road. Interment will follow in San Fernando Cemetery #2.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to United Way, a cause Yolanda felt strongly about helping local charities.
