Bertha Alicia Villarreal Obituary (1962 - 2025)

Bertha Alicia Villarreal, 62, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025. Born on October 5, 1962, in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico, to the late Francisco Romo Leija and Ma Anita Gloria de Romo, Bertha Alicia was a beacon of warmth, joy, and resilience, touching the lives of all who knew her. Her genuine spirit and vibrant personality will forever echo in the hearts of those she left behind. As famed poet Maya Angelou said, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." And Bertha Alicia made everyone feel loved and cherished. As a proud and loving mother, Bertha Alicia found her greatest joy in her daughter, Dolores Villarreal, who survives her. They shared a beautiful bond that transcended the typical mother-daughter relationship, becoming the best of friends and confidants. Dolores was Bertha Alicia's pride and joy, her beacon of light in the darkest of times. Bertha Alicia was known for her unwavering determination, her infectious laughter, and her ability to find joy in the smallest of things. Her life was a testament to the words of Helen Keller, "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." Bertha Alicia lived a life full of passion and purpose. She was a woman of immense strength, who faced life's challenges with grace and poise, always finding a reason to smile even in the toughest of times. She was a woman of many talents and interests, always eager to learn and grow. She was an incredible source of inspiration to all who knew her, and she left a lasting impact on the world around her. Albert Einstein once said, "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." Bertha Alicia lived as though everything was a miracle, and she was indeed a miracle to us all. We invite all who knew and loved Bertha Alicia to share their memories and upload photos to her memorial page, as we celebrate her remarkable life and legacy. Let us remember her infectious laughter, her radiant smile, and her unwavering strength. Let us remember Bertha Alicia Villarreal, not for how she left this world, but for how she lived in it - with grace, joy, and an unwavering spirit.