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Crisanto Sanchez Luna, age 98, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2022, at Brooke Army Medical Center, with family by his side. A resident of SAT, Crisanto was born July 9, 1924, in Seguin, TX, to Augustin Luna and Pompasa (Luna) Ramon. He was married to the love of his life, Alice G Luna, for 61 years, and together they built a beautiful home and raised a loving family. He retired from Civil Service after 38 years as an Air Craft Jet Engine Mechanic at Kelly Air Force Base. He was devastated by the passing of his wife in 2013, and felt the need to find a distraction from his grief, so he made the decision to enroll in SAISD’s Adult Education Program. In 2016, he received his GED at the young age of 91. This would not have been possible without the love, encouragement and dedication of his beloved teacher, Armenia (Mimi) Hudspeth. He unexpectedly became somewhat of a local “celebrity” as the story of his graduation was covered by KSAT News, The Rivard Report and San Antonio Magazine. Strangers would approach him while out in public, congratulate him, and tell him that they recognized him from his interview with KSAT’s Erica Hernandez. A real family man, he was happiest when spending time with his children and grandchildren. Before losing his vision to an eye affliction, his hobbies included reading books on history, watching old musicals, working on his yard, and going for long drives, especially on Sunday afternoons. He listened to music daily, preferring the sounds of big band, easy listening and old country music. He never missed Lawrence Welk on Saturday evenings, or the daily National News, and he always kept up with current news events with MSNBC. Crisanto was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife Alice G. Luna; sister Jovita Moline and brothers, Gerardo Luna, and Gabriel Luna. He is survived by his daughters, Mary Alice (Baldomero) Martinez, Rose Mary (Mike) Rodriguez, Mary Imelda (Edward) Mares; sister Armandina Delgado; brother Viviano Ramon (JoAnn), grandchildren Shawn Martinez, Kevin Martinez, Scott (Lorena) Martinez, Celeste (Jesus) Garcia, Desiree Mares; great grandchildren Gia Martinez, Bodhi Martinez, Emily Garcia, Caleb Garcia, John Garcia, Adam Garcia; great-great grandchildren, Eano Martinez, Braylen Martinez, Chanel Martinez; numerous nieces and nephews, and his beloved dog, Bullet. Crisanto was a loving and dedicated husband and father who lived a long and happy life. He was loved by many, and will be deeply missed.

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Crisanto Sanchez Luna

July 9, 1924 - September 14, 2022