Pilar S. Valenzuela, 79, went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on January 30, 1944, in Mexico, a daughter of the late Maria del Pilar Sanmiguel and Jose Maria Sanmiguel.

Pilar lived her life in Service to God, family, friends, and those in need. There was always a kind word in her counsel, but stern in her commitment to what was right. She always saw the good in people and was confident that God was in control, Pilar was consistent in her prayers for her family, children, grandchildren, and everyone experiencing spiritual strife. Her faith in God was unshakable. Although she will be deeply missed, it brings great peace and comfort knowing she's with our Heavenly father walking hand in hand through the streets of gold.

Proverbs 3:5-6

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths."

In addition to her parents, Maria del Pilar Sanmiguel and Jose Maria Sanmiguel, she is also preceded in death by two sons, David Martin and Eduardo Martin; first husband, Enrique Salvador Martin; three sisters, Guadalupe Sanmiguel, Lucia Sanmiguel and Maria de la luz Melendez; and four brothers, Isidro Sanmiguel, Juan Jose Sanmiguel, Lorenzo Sanmiguel and Santiago Valladares Sanmiguel.

Family members include her husband of 32 years, Juan Valenzuela; three children, Jose Enrique (Azannette) Martin, Cynthia Pilar (John) Martin-Delgado and Shaun King (Hien Vo); eight grandchildren, Briza Martin, Enrique "Kiki" Martin, Carlo Martin, Aaron Martin, Devon Seliga-Delgado, Iris Martin-Delgado, Jazzmine Martin-Delgado and Richard Martin-Delgado; 8 siblings, Juanie Rodriguez, Petra Muguerza, Rosario Gomez, Zoila Sanmiguel, Guadalupe Contreras, Josemaria Sanmiguel, Ramon Sanmiguel and Martin Sanmiguel; in addition to numerous extended family members.

The family will receive guests at Castillo Funeral Home on Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm for visitation and at 6:30 pm for a prayer service.

A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 10:00 am in Iglesia Del Dios Altisimo formally known as Capillo Del Pueblo. Burial will follow church services with a graveside service at Mission Burial Park South.