Esperanza "Hopie" Quintanilla

Esperanza “Hopie” Quintanilla, age 68, of Hondo, Texas, passed away on March 5, 2022, in Hondo, Texas. Hopie was born in Hondo, Texas on April 1, 1953 to Eduardo Ybarra and Ramona Rubio Ybarra.

Hopie is preceded in death by her husband: Emilio Quintanilla, father: Eduardo Ybarra; mother: Ramona Rubio Ybarra; and Sister: Elsa Garza.

Hopie is survived by her sons: Rene Quintanilla (Liz) and Milo Quintanilla (Vanessa); sisters: Estella Ybarra Mireles (The Late Eugene S.), and Janay Oranday (Alfonso); Niece: Echele Garza and 7 grandchildren.

Pallbearers: Marc Quintanilla, Mathew Quintanilla, Alejandro Quintanilla, Isaac DeLaFuente, Ryan Murata, Katalina Quintanilla, and Ethan Quintanilla.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by recitation of the rosary at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Hondo Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2022, at St. John’s Catholic Church, followed by interment at Hondo Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Hondo Funeral Home.