Family of Camila Mendoza Olmos Speaks Out After Her Body Was Found in a Field. She Is ‘with the Good Lord,’ Says Relative

“Our beloved Camila Mendoza Olmos is now with the Good Lord,” wrote a relative in a social media post

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A relative of Camila Mendoza Olmos is asking for prayers after the missing teen was found dead in a field near her home
The 19-year-old girl first disappeared on the morning of Christmas Eve
Officials later confirmed that she died by suicide

A family member is giving thanks to everyone who helped in the search for Camila Mendoza Olmos — and asking for prayers after the missing teen was found dead.

“In the name of the Olmos family, we want to give a humble and heartfelt thank you to all the news reporters, police detectives, FBI, churches, friends, family and many other communities for your support and prayers,” wrote Nancy Olmos on Facebook of 19-year-old Camila. The teen was reported missing after she left her Texas home on Christmas Eve and was found dead days later in a field near her house. Officials determined the young woman died by suicide. “Our beloved Camila Mendoza Olmos is now with the Good Lord.”

The woman also requested privacy for her grieving family.

“We kindly ask that you please respect our pain and, most importantly, keep my cousin Rosario — Camila’s mom — and my nephew Carlos — Camila’s brother — in your prayers during this incredibly difficult time,” Nancy continued. “Thank you, and God bless you all.”

Camila was last seen leaving her home on Caspian Spring Road in San Antonio on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 24, just before 7 a.m. local time, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said in an initial news alert. Video footage showed a person officials believe was Camila searching her car for something before they believe she left the residence on foot. She was thought to be carrying her car keys and possibly her driver’s license, but nothing else.

The teen’s mom, Rosario, told police that her daughter normally went for morning walks, but she grew concerned on that Christmas Eve when Camila didn’t return, officials said at the time.

In an interview with local outlet KENS, Rosario recalled that she and her daughter had been sleeping when she felt Camila get up from the bed. She told the outlet that 90 minutes later, she woke to find her daughter had vanished.

Camila Mendoza Olmos.

However, the teenager’s car was still parked at the family home, and she found Camila’s phone left on the bed.

“I put it to charge and went out to look for her,” she told the outlet. “I thought I would find her like other times, walking, and we would come home together.”

Following Camila’s disappearance, a multi-agency search was launched that lasted for days, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar told ABC News.

By Tuesday, Dec. 30, the sheriff announced that a body had been discovered by detectives in a field “very close” to Camila’s house. The next day, officials confirmed the deceased was the missing teen.

It was determined that the 19-year-old died by suicide from a gunshot wound to the head, the sheriff’s office said.

“From what has been described to us, it sounds like it was a young person going through a very tough time in their life, going through some emotional issues,” Salazar said on Dec. 30, adding that while Camila had never been formally diagnosed, she did exhibit some “signs of depression.”

Since the family — and the nation — learned of Camila’s fate, tributes and condolences have poured in.

“She was so lovely. Such a joy to be around,” wrote one woman in response to Nancy’s post. “She was truly one of a kind, will be missed by everyone who got the pleasure of meeting her. May Camila Rest In Peace.”

Recent social media posts have alleged that Camila Mendoza Olmos’s parents admitted to police they hid information about their daughter sobbing uncontrollably due to being forbidden from seeing a “jealous” ex-boyfriend in the days before Christmas, with this detail supposedly re-entering the case file. As of January 4, 2026, no credible news sources or official statements support these claims. Reports from outlets including BBC, ABC News, CBS News, KSAT, People, and the San Antonio Express-News contain no references to parental concealment, uncontrollable sobbing tied to a prohibition, or a jealous ex-boyfriend.

Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, disappeared from her northwest Bexar County home in the Wildhorse subdivision on Christmas Eve morning, December 24, 2025. Her mother, Rosario Olmos, reported she often took early walks and left her cellphone charging—an unusual detail. Neighbor surveillance captured her rummaging through her car around 6:58 a.m., and dashcam footage showed a matching figure walking alone shortly after.

A multi-agency search, including the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), FBI, and volunteers, ended on December 30 when her body was found in tall grass about 100-250 yards from home, behind a landscaping business on FM 1560. The Bexar County Medical Examiner ruled the death a suicide by gunshot wound to the head on December 31, with a firearm matching a missing family member’s recovered nearby. No foul play is suspected.

Known Stressors and the Ex-Boyfriend’s Role

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar noted indicators of undiagnosed depression and prior suicidal ideations. Camila faced challenges: switching majors at Northwest Vista College amid academic difficulties, work hardships, and a mutual breakup in the fall with ex-boyfriend Nathan Gonzales, who moved for college. Her father, Alfonso Mendoza, mentioned weight loss and feeling “low” post-breakup; her mother observed depression related to studies.

Gonzales actively participated in searches, leading volunteers and sharing information publicly. Family members, including aunt Nancy Olmos, dismissed early rumors linking him to the disappearance as “fake news,” emphasizing the amicable split and longstanding family ties. Authorities confirmed full cooperation from all close contacts, including Gonzales, with no “nefarious” concerns.

No reports describe Gonzales as jealous, the parents forbidding contact, or Camila sobbing uncontrollably over this. Parental statements focused on hope during the search—Alfonso pleading “I miss her, come home”—and gratitude afterward.

Family’s Statement and Community Response

On New Year’s Eve, Nancy Olmos shared: “In the name of the Olmos family, we want to give a humble and heartfelt thank you… Our beloved Camila Mendoza Olmos is now with the Good Lord.” They requested prayers for Rosario and brother Carlos, seeking privacy.

Vigils, including a January 3, 2026, balloon release with hundreds attending, honored Camila. Calls to San Antonio mental health hotlines tripled post-news, sparking youth mental health discussions. Friends remembered her as strong, compassionate, and relatable, discussing shared struggles like school and relationships.

The tragedy’s proximity intensified grief—one volunteer recalled Rosario murmuring “So close to home” in shock. Unverified rumors, common in high-profile cases, can amplify pain; official sources urge reliance on confirmed information.

Camila’s story highlights hidden struggles in young adults, emphasizing compassion, open dialogue, and resources like 988 for crisis support.