Janet Rebecca Hernandez Rangel
August 19, 1971 ~ March 6, 2015
Janet Rebecca Hernandez Rangel, age 43 of San Antonio, Texas, lost her fourteen month battle with cancer and passed into the hands of our Lord on March 6, 2015. She was born August 19, 1971 in Victoria, Texas to Lupe and Lupita Hernandez. Janet was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, teacher, counselor and friend. She loved to travel and dance, was a Ballet Folklorico dancer and instructor for 25 years and a drill team dancer and officer in high school. A student of Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, St. Joseph High School, graduate of Stroman High School, Victoria College, and University of Houston-Victoria with a Bachelors degree and Masters of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree in Psychology. Janet was an active church member first at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, then Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, St. Patrick Catholic Church and finally at St. Jerome Catholic Church where she served as Girl Scout Troop Leader and was the team mom for her children's' various sports activities. Professionally, Janet was a Student Recruiter at the University of Houston-Victoria, then began an 18 year career with the Alamo Colleges Community, Counselor and Instructor at Palo Alto College and most recently, an Employee Development Specialist at Alamo Colleges. Janet is survived by her loving husband of 18 years, Ralph Rangel, Jr.; son, Matthew Hernandez; daughter, Erica Rangel; son, Andrew Rangel; granddaughter, Emma Marie Hernandez; parents, Lupe and Lupita Hernandez of Victoria; sister, Ester Hernandez of Victoria; brother, Hector Hernandez of Victoria, Albert Hernandez (wife Alice) of Austin, in-laws Ralph and Rosie Rangel; sisters-in-law, Diana Ortiz (Rudy) and Dora Perez (Martin) and other numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by infant brother, Albert Dwayne Hernandez; maternal grandparents, Melton and Ester Molina and paternal grandparents, Narciso and Juanita Hernandez. It's been said that "Janet never met a mike she didn't like," she was well known for her outgoing personality and generosity. Janet touched the lives and hearts of many people who will always remember her with love and laughter. SERVICES: Visitation will be held at 4:00 pm Monday, March 16, 2015 with a Rosary to be recited at 6:30 pm at MeadowLawn Funeral Home, 5611 E. Houston St. 78220.
A funeral procession will depart the funeral home at 11:00 am Tuesday, March 17, 2015 for an 11:30 am Mass of celebration at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 7955 Real Road. A burial will follow at St. Jerome Cemetery.
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My deepest condolences and prayers for the family. I will never forget how Janet touched my life and changed the perspective I had on my life with the future and education, I wouldn’t be where I am at today. Thanks for believing in me. Forever in my heart sweetie.
Our prayers and support are for Janet;s family. If you need anything spiritual we are here for you. Companions for the Journey with Our Mother of Sorrows St. Jerome Church..
Alice Rutkowski – 210-296-1380
I am blessed to have had my path cross with Janet and that beautiful smile..She was a very strong and courageous beautiful woman..She will be greatly missed..God Bless the Hernandez and Rangel families..You are in our prayers..Rip Janet..Fly in Paradise with the Angels…
Jesse and Jennifer Zapata
Our deepest condolences to the Hernandez family and to the Rangel family.. Janet was a beautiful person inside and out and touched many hearts.. she will truly be missed.. Our prayers go out to the family for strength and guidance… sincerely Julia and Roy Charlez
Ester, Mr.& Mrs. Hernandez,
Janet truly did let her light shine in the community. A loving reflection of Christ and your family. I am so glad I was able to know her. Our hearts are deeply sadden about your loss.
Jesse & Elva Richie
She will be truly missed at Alamo Colleges.
Thank God for allowing me to meet her and bless me with her smile.
Adel G.
Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear. We lost a great person, heaven gained an amazing angel.
Wonderful colleague and teacher. I will miss Janet.
Rob
Janet will be greatly missed! May GOD bless her and her family on her new life with the Lord. Janet was my mentor at PAC and advisor in the TIRO program, because of her, I am where I am at today! I work at Alamo Colleges NVC.
You are missed Janet but are in the hands of the Lord!
Janet will be deeply missed. She had a smile that would light up the room and world and is still doing that so. She never met a stranger would give you that inspiration and peace you needed to hear from God in just speaking to her. During her battle she was the most courageous woman that ive know. Sweet Angel sing and dance with the angels and your legacy lives on
Tabitha Dominguez
My deepest condolences to Janet’s family; I first met Janet in my ALAS leadership class in 2013. She was the most helpful and energetic person that I ever met. She lit up the room with her personality and laughter. She would always help the class in whatever we needed. She was so prompt in responding to me every time I had a question. She made our leadership classes fun. I am in shock about her passing. However I am certain that God has gladly opened the doors of heaven for Janet to make other angels just as happy as she made us. I hope that my parents in Heaven get to meet her. Lovingly, your friend & colleague, Helen Torres San Antonio College
I was saddened to hear of the loss of someone so beautiful inside and out. Janet was such a great teacher and helped so many. The Van de Putte family will be sending love and prayers your way.
Leticia Van de Putte
I’m so sad you are gone, you were a beautiful and loving person and I will always remember you! I know you are in heaven and smiling down on all of us. You will be greatly missed.
One of the nicest people I ever worked with. She will be missed.
To Janet’s family and friends, May All the loving memories you had with Janet surround you during this difficult time to comfort you. May you also find comfort in knowing that you are not alone. The Father of tender mercies and God of All comfort will give you the strength to bear with the pain your loved one leaves behind. Eclesiastés 9:5,10 Assures us that our loved ones are no longer suffering, that too is comforting when our loved ones have suffered with an illness.
With sincere and heart felt Sympathy
Cárdenas Family
Mi más sentido pésame,
A la familia de Janet, que difÃcil es hallar palabras consoladoras. El dolor de perder a un ser querido es grande y el más difÃcil de superar. En estos momentos las palabras más consoladores se hallan en la Biblia. Salmos 46:1″Dios es para nosotros refugio y fuerza,una ayuda que puede hallarse prontamente durante angustia.”En su palabra hallamos también su hermosa promesa de una resurrección,Juan 5:28,29. La muerte no es el fin, es sólo una pausa a nuestra vida. Que estas promesas les consuele como me han consolado a mi.
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