Nicole Marie Rico was born September 12th, 1975, in Quantico, Virginia to parents Sylvia Cantu and Nicholas Rico. She was a loving mother, sister, daughter, and dear friend to many. Nicole was well known for her laughter, kindness, and love of tigers.

In Nicole's free time, she enjoyed dancing, singing, and finding solace and joy in the simple moments spent with her partner, family, friends, and grandchildren. She is proceeded in death by stepfather Gerardo Cantu as well as her maternal and paternal grandparents. Nicole will be missed by her mother and father, Sylvia Cantu and Nicholas Rico; siblings Nicholas II and Lisa; partner Danny Rocha; children Jacqueline, Janelle, Julian, Jennevieve, Evelia, stepson Nathan; and 17 grandchildren. She touched the lives of many and will be remembered fondly.

Visitation will be held at Castillo Funeral Home, 520 N General McMullen Dr, San Antonio, Texas, 78228 from 4pm-8pm with rosary at 6pm.

Gravesite services will be held at Mission Memorial Cemetery, 1700 SE Military Dr, San Antonio, Texas, 78214 at 11 AM.