Eli S. Jimenez, 37, passed away in the early hours of Friday (January 6, 2022) in the University Hospital, San Antonio. He was born on November 21, 1985, in San Antonio, Texas a son of Margarita S. and the late Felipe Jimenez.

Eli truly enjoyed the simple pleasure of life, content simply watching a movie or listening to music. His capacity for generosity knew no bounds as he would give anyone his support, encouragement, and guidance. He was happiest with family and while his loss is immeasurable loved ones find comfort in the years had with him. A loving son, brother, and friend Eli will be remembered forever. With faith, family of Eli's travel a new path knowing one day they will reunite together again.

In addition to his father Felipe Jimenez, he was also preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Adela and Marcelino Serna, and paternal grandparents, Julia and Adolph Jimenez.

Family members include a mother, Margarita S. Jimenez; siblings, Elizabeth Orosco (Jesse), Felipe Jimenez Jr., Shirley Creed, Cynthia Gonzalez (Andrew), Alvin Jimenez, Jimmy Jimenez, and Julie Jimenez; in addition to numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family will receive guests from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, January 19, 2023, for visitation at Castillo Funeral Home with a rosary service beginning at 6:00 pm.

A funeral mass will be conducted at 10:00 am Friday, January 20, 2023, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Burial will be in San Fernando III Catholic Cemetery following the funeral mass.