Raquel Love passed away on May 12, 2024, at the age of 57, in Baytown, Texas. She was born October 13, 1966, in McKinney, Texas, to parents Rogelio and Maria Ledesma. Raquel was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend.
Raquel is preceded in death by her parents, Rogelio and Maria Ledesma, and husband, Michael Love Sr.
She is survived by her son, Michael Love Jr and wife Erika; children Dominique, Danielle, Michael III and Mattisen, and great grandchild Nevaeh Love Holbert, all from Houston, Texas; sisters: Pearla Reiss, Nora Ledesma and her children Shawn & Brandi Diaz, all from Lubbock, Texas; brother, Ricardo Ledesma and wife Sylvia from Ralls, Texas, and their children Connie Ledesma from Ralls, Texas, and Crystal Bevel from Amarillo, Texas, and Jason Ledesma from Lubbock, Texas. Brother, Hector Ledesma and wife Victoria and their children Melanie, Melody and Milton from Edinburg, Texas. And, Tammy Potts, beloved friend and caregiver whose kindheartedness helped make Raquel’s life easier during her illness.
Raquel enjoyed spending time with friends and family BBQ cookouts and watching sports. Her favorite sports were basketball, football and Astros baseball. She played basketball in school for a while before eventually moving to Liberty, Texas. At first she didn’t think this town had much to offer until she saw the man of her dreams across the street. Thereafter they would lock eyes and some would say the rest is history. They would go on to becoming high school sweethearts, get married and have their son, Michael Love Jr.
She enjoyed her dogs and cats, karaoke, dancing, sitting outside on Saturday morning listening to the Bee Gees watching the birds and sitting in the inflatable pool with her grandkids. She was the life of any party. She loved music, decorating for every holiday and shopping. Raquel a.k.a “Rae Rae” was a loving person with a great sense of humor, a little bit spoiled, flirty and sassy, never met a stranger, loved to give hugs and had a beautiful big smile. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 11 a.m., at North Main Baptist Church, 4709 N. Main in Liberty, Texas.