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Albert Arias passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. He was born on October 19, 1939, to Gumecindo O. Arias and Adela Delgado. He lived a long, full life of 85, almost 86 years, and spent almost 64 of those years with his high school sweetheart and most adored treasure, his wife, Olivia. Albert was born and raised in San Antonio, along with his five brothers and two sisters. After graduating from Fox Technical High School, he proudly served six years in the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserve from 1957 until 1963. Albert worked as a Planner at Kelly Air Force Base for more than thirty years, and upon his retirement in 1999, he had accrued almost 35 years of service to this great country. However, Albert’s true passion was always his family. Albert put every husband and father to shame through his devotion to Olivia, and daughters Loretta and Desiree. Albert was not satisfied with simply loving his family, he truly cherished them every day. On January 31, 1992, when Vincent Gutierrez was born, Albert was cast in the role he was born to play...grandfather. He would reprise that role five more times when Matthew, Eric, Madelyn and Jacob arrived on the scene and when Priscylla Galvez married into the family. Albert’s command performance began on August 16, 2021, when great granddaughter Loretta Gutierrez was born. By completely disregarding all parental instructions, dietary restrictions and established curfews, Albert’s performance as a grandfather was truly legendary. Albert’s life embodied the love described by the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 13. He was patient, kind, not envious, not boastful, not proud, not rude, not self-seeking, not easily angered, and not resentful. He never gave up, never lost faith, was always hopeful, and his love endured through every circumstance. Albert was a man of few words, but his loving actions spoke for him. We knew exactly what he believed and precisely how he felt by the way he lived his life for us. Albert was always faithful to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and tried to live as He did every day. He leaves behind a rich legacy of love for his family and for others. We can all only aspire to park our trailer in the far corner of his vast lands in the kingdom of Heaven. We will miss his softness, his kindness, his generosity, his thoughtfulness, his tender touch and his warm embrace. Albert didn’t want his family and friends to mourn, but wanted all of us to know that he led a full, loving and joyful life and was ready to be with Jesus. He wants us to celebrate his life and continue to love each other as he always loved us. SERVICES On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Visitation will begin at 10:30 A.M. followed by the Service at 11:30 A.M. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive. The Graveside Service with Military Honors will follow at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Shelter #3. Albert wanted joyful colors at his funeral, so please try to avoid traditional funeral attire.

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Albert Arias

October 19, 1939 - August 21, 2025