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Elmo Rivas Paniagua age 80 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, February 20, 2015. He was born September 3, 1934 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Anita Rivas and Ed Paniagua. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dora. Mr. Paniagua is survived by his sons, Eddie Martinez Paniagua and his wife, Ann and Anthony Martinez Paniagua all of San Antonio; daughter Gracie Foster and her husband, Dan of Austin, Texas; 6 grandchildren, Eddie Paniagua, Jr. and his wife, Sara, Amanda Reneé Frausto and her husband, Christian Nicholas, Kevin Avery Paniagua, Lauren Danielle Paniagua, Cade Parker Foster and Luke Michael Foster; great grandchildren, Emilia Rose Frausto, Abigail Danielle Richardson and Gabrielle Erin Richardson. Elmo attended San Antonio Fox Tech High School and graduated in 1953. A Veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the U.S. Navy. Elmo married the former Dora Martinez of Seguin in 1961. Mr. Paniagua made a career at Kelly AFB retiring as an Electronic Engineer Technician, BLDG 171 after 37 years. During retirement he was a substitute teacher, coordinator and a math tutor for students of all ages. While as a young man, he loved to work around the home, the yard, keeping up the house in good condition and small projects on cars. Mr. Paniagua overwhelmingly enjoyed music of all types and especially that of Conjunto music, which was introduced by his parents as a young child. He played the accordion and had his own group, Los Extrejaños where he was referred to as "El Pro!"; performed in and around San Antonio and in towns such as Helotes, Seguin, Boerne, Alice, Fredericksburg and Comfort. His pastime enjoyment was camping with his family by the Guadalupe River at Hueco Springs. His family would like to express their appreciation to Lauren Danielle Paniagua, Eddie Anthony Paniagua, Rose Garcia, Janie Hernandez, Kathy Moroz and Martha from Rios Golden Cut for taking their time out to make Dad look his best. SERVICES Visitation will be on Monday, March 2, 2015 from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive. The Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Luke Catholic Church. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

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Elmo Rivas Paniagua

September 3, 1934 - February 20, 2015