Mrs. Sylvia V. Holguin was born in Laredo, Texas on September 21, 1945. She entered Heaven’s gates on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the age of 68. Mrs. Holguin was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and longtime educator.
Sylvia had an unwavering faith in God and passion for life. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America, Elysian Social Club, Princess Pocahontas, Alethea Society, and numerous other civic organizations. Mrs. Holguin is remembered fondly by everyone she met as a loving, kind, and strong lady of faith. She devoted many years to education and served in the roles as teacher, diagnostician, assistant principal, and principal. Her last years were spent as the owner/director of Kingdom of Learning.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Simon and Jesusa Velasquez. Left to honor and remember her love are her husband of 48 years Jesus Holguin, Jr., her children Jesse (Belinda) Holguin, Samuel Holguin, Gabriel (Patricia) Holguin, and Monica (Ruben) Calles. Also, left to cherish her memory are her beloved grandchildren: Krystal Anne Fish; Kiana, Izabella, and RJ Calles; Jacob Holguin; Carina and Carissa Holguin; and Renee Holguin, brothers, sisters and many other relatives.
The family will be receiving guests Wednesday, June 25, 2014 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services where a rosary will be recited at 5:30 pm by the Catholic Daughters of Americas Ct. 1989, Saint Mary Magdalene and a vigil for the deceased will commence at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am. Interment will then follow to the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr. Laredo, Texas 78041 (956)723-3611.For your convenience you may sign the guest book or leave your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com.
The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude for all the prayers they have received.