Mission Park "In The News"

KENS5 San Antonio- May 2011: Are you 50 and fascinating? Do you know someone who is doing amazing things at age 50 or older? Maybe it's you! Nominate someone who is living life to the fullest for a chance to win a monthly prize of a 2-night stay at the Fairmont Hotel in Downtown San Antonio. One of 9 finalists will then have a chance to win the grand prize trip package to Beverly Hills, California.. . .  [Details and Contest Information]

WOAI NEWS 4 San Antonio- March 2011:Wild Funeral Plans S.A. Funeral Director Dick Tips (yes, that's his name) has plans for costume changes (for him), several acts (like a play), tents for partiers, a funeral parade, and much more for his own send-off . . . .  [Complete Story]

NSIDE Magazine - JUL/AUG 2008 - By Ted Eccles: Dick Tips Celebrating Lives Well Lived - Dick purchased an operation and took advantage of all the growth opportunities that were there to grow it and acquired other funeral homes, as well as getting into areas that provided additional revenue for the operation. He's been very successful. By the same token, he's been very generous in sharing his success with the community . . .  [complete story]

April 2007:Corporate Leader Daily CEO Morning Report - June 13, 2008 - By Jeff Heilman: The Inestimable Mr. Tips - What do funeral homes, helicopter tours and executive-level dogs have in common? These are just some of the synergistic elements employed to great effect by San Antonio-based entrepreneur and philanthropist Robert "Dick" Tips, once introduced by Jay Leno as "the most interesting person in Texas.". . .  [complete story]

Past Rey Feos - Ray Feo Scholarships, Inc. - Robert D. Tips has been a leader in the cemetery and funeral business for the last three decades, helping to preserve the family owned spirit of this important area of San Antonio’s life and culture . . .  [complete story]