Virginia Rangel

Virginia Alarcòn Rangel, 71, of Austin, passed away due to complications from the aftermath of COVID on September 12, 2021, in her home with her loving family by her side. Virginia was born in El Paso, Texas on October 31, 1949 to the late Maria Lina and the late Faustino Alarcòn. She married the late Julian Albert Rangel in 1983, and they lived in Austin, Texas for the rest of their lives raising two great boys and touching the lives of everyone around them. Virginia is survived by her sons: Javier and Julian Rangel, their wives: Rosa Linda and Mary Rangel, and grandchildren: Lina and Virginia Rangel. She is also survived by many other stepchildren, step grandchildren, and step great grandchildren. She was the second oldest of eleven siblings having five brothers and five sisters. Virginia was predeceased by her loving husband and both of her parents. Virginia received her master’s degree in Bilingual Education from the University of Texas at El Paso. She was an elementary school teacher starting in El Paso in 1971 and then retiring from the Austin Independent School District in 2004. Upon retiring from teaching, she worked for the Catholic Diocese of Austin in the Office of the Vicar. After five years away from teaching, she came to the realization that she just simply couldn’t stay away from what she loved, so she returned to teaching for the Manor School District from 2009-2014. Thirty-eight years of teaching, molding, and influencing young minds while building countless relationships with her students, their parents, the faculty, and staff in the process. Virginia, ever the busybody, also taught adult ESL classes at night for church and for Austin Community College. She was very active in the Catholic Church and was a familiar face at most church events. Virginia was diagnosed, treated, and cleared of Breast Cancer in 2018, and was tough in her own way. She truly treasured her family and her closest friends. Virginia will always be remembered for her smile, complete selflessness and love towards others, and steadfast faith and prayer life. She was considered by all who knew her as one of the sweetest people you would ever meet, and an angel to many. A Church Service will be held on October 29, 2021, at St. Williams Catholic Church in Round Rock, TX, starting with a Rosary at 9:15 AM then Mass at 10:00. A celebration of life reception will follow the mass from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Baca Center Dining Room in Downtown Round Rock. In lieu of flowers or gifts, Virginia’s wishes were for you to please make a donation to the Catholic Church in your area.

Virginia Rangel

October 31, 1949 - September 12, 2021