Yolanda L. Wood Marquez de la Plata

Yolanda Louise Bauchman Wood Marquez de la Plata entered into eternal rest on October 23, 2009 at the age of 61. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 10, 1948 to Charles and Elizabeth Bauchman. She graduated from Ursuline Academy in 1966 and attended San Antonio College where she earned an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Medical Assisting. She became a Certified Medical Assistant Administrative in 1971. She worked in the medical field for 18 years in administrative and clinical positions and in 1987 opened her own business, Stat Medical Transcription. She especially enjoyed her work in campus ministry at St. Anthony's Catholic High School and in 2004-2005 received the "Leadership Service Award" presented by the Archdiocese of San Antonio Federation of Catholic Parent Teacher Clubs. She helped support her husband's stained glass projects that were donated to various fundraisers for Providence High School and the Michael G. Twist Scholarships. In her free time she enjoyed reading, gardening and genealogy research. She is preceded in death by her ex-husband of 11 years, Chester B. Wood, III. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, David P. Marquez de la Plata; brothers, Charles W. Bauchman and wife, Lori and John Bauchman; sister, Brenda Treiber and husband, Ralph; children, Charles Bryan Wood, Christopher Wayne Wood and wife, Jami, Chester B. Wood, IV and wife, Crystal, Tamara Ann Schmedding and husband, Stephen, Monica Marie Marquez de la Plata and David Albert Marquez de la Plata; grandsons, Joshua Alexander Wood, Justin Michael Wood, Colten Daniel Wood, Evan Wayne Wood, Shane Andrew Wood, Cade Tyler Wood, and Cody Alexander Schmedding; granddaughters, Kristin Marina Wood and Madison Emily Jean Wood; nieces, Sydney Helen Bauchman, Theresa Caldwell, Elizabeth Kerl; nephews, Ryan Charles Bauchman and Anthony Treiber and numerous friends and loved ones. The family wishes to thank Gregory Guzley, M.D., Mark C. Rittenhouse, M.D., the nurses and staff at Cancer Care Centers of South Texas, and Vista Care Hospice staff and nurses. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2009 at St. Luke's Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at St. Luke's Catholic Church, which is located at 4603 Manitou Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78228. Interment will follow at Comfort Cemetery in Comfort, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the Sarcoma Foundation of America, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or to a charity of your choice.