Francisca Quijano Tellez

Francisca Quijano Tellez, 76, of San Antonio, formerly of La Pryor, was called home on November 7, 2024, peacefully at her residence. Her departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who knew her.

Francisca was born on August 19, 1948, in Oak Harbor, Ohio, to Isidora (Ortiz) and Eleno Quijano. She dedicated her life to her family, marrying Anatolio Tellez on June 1, 1964, in La Pryor, Texas. Together they built a loving home filled with warmth and joy.

She is survived by her cherished four daughters: Consuelo Flores and husband, Augustin of Killeen, Melissa Tellez and husband, George Montes of San Antonio, Juanita Barrios and husband, Lucio of La Pryor, and Maria Soria and husband, Francisco of Midland. In addition, she leaves behind her beloved son, Guadalupe Tellez, and wife, Martha Castillo of Uvalde; her devoted sisters, Margarita Salazar of San Antonio and Elvira Alejandro of La Pryor; her brother, Jesus Quijano of La Pryor; 18 wonderful grandchildren; 28 cherished great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews who all adored her.

Francisca is preceded in death by her husband, her sister Maria Lourdes Lara, and her two brothers, Joel and Refugio Quijano. Their memories will forever remain close to her family's hearts.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during visitation which will be held on Sunday, November 10, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday, November 11, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a rosary scheduled on both days. A funeral Mass in her honor will take place on Tuesday, November 12, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, with interment following at La Pryor Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Francisco Soria, Jr., Patrick Soria, Jonathan Castillo, Guadalupe Tellez, Lucio Barrios, IV, Cody Barrios, Agustin Flores, Jr., Abel Flores and George Gonzales III. Honorary Pallbearer will be Jesus Quijano.

Francisca’s spirit and kindness will be deeply missed, but her legacy of love and devotion will continue to inspire her family and friends.