Mary Lou Travieso

Mary Lou Travieso was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on September 24, 2026. She was born Mary Lou Lozano on September 20, 1947, to Vidal and Paz Lozano.

A lifelong resident of San Antonio, Mary Lou graduated from Brackenridge High School in 1967, where she made friendships that lasted throughout her life. She retired after 25 years of dedicated service with San Antonio Independent School District, working in the cafeteria at Herman Hirsch Elementary School.

Mary Lou had a special way of making connections wherever she went. It seemed that everywhere she went, she knew someone and would proudly say, “Oh, that’s my friend!” She loved staying connected to her family and the people around her. Family was one of the values she held closest to her heart, and she treasured the relationships she built throughout her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vidal and Paz Lozano, and her brother, Vidal Lozano.

Mary Lou is survived by her son, Phillip Lozano (Penny), and daughter, Melissa Travieso; grandchildren Ruben, Rihianna, James, Nathan, Michael, Allison, Loren, Rikki, and Dayne; five great-grandchildren; nieces Roxanne, Amy, and Jennifer; nephew Mark; sisters-in-law Sylvia and Toni; and numerous other family members and friends who will remember her with love.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Eloina for the compassionate care she provided to Mary Lou for six years, and to Blanche, who assisted with her care during the final months of her life. The family also extends special thanks to VITAS Hospice for their compassionate care and support during Mary Lou’s final months.