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02 Feb

To Celebrate a Life of Love: Gloria Esquivel

December 28, 1938-January 19, 2021

Gloria Fritchey Esquivel, born to Salvatore and Maria Guido in San Antonio, TX on December 28, 1938, went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Ernestine Finn, Nancy Miorelli, Rosalie Orsatti, and brother, Gene Guido. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Esquivel, and son, Pat Fritchey, sister, Frances Marotta, and many loving nieces and nephews. She was employed at Brooke Army Medical Center for approximately 40 years. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Southwest Texas State University, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society. She enjoyed playing bingo and trips to Las Vegas and other destinations. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, on Monday, February 15, 2021, at Porter Loring Mortuary with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 pm.

A private interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation in Gloria’s name may be made to Discalced Carmelite Nuns of San Antonio (6301 Culebra Rd. San Antonio, TX 78238).

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