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Mr. Guillermo Ponce, Jr. was born in Laredo, TX on June 6, 1935, and quietly passed away surrounded by his children and grandchildren on August 20, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, Guillermo Ponce, Sr. and Emma Guajardo Ponce and his parents-in-law, Manuel Quintanilla, Sr., and Altagracia Castaneda Quintanilla. Mr. Ponce served with the St. Joseph South San Knights of Columbus Council 7865 and as a CYO baseball coach for a number of years, afterwards joined the Knight of Columbus Council 9017 at San Juan de Los Lagos where he served for a brief period of time. He worked at Kelly Air Force Base for 36 years as a Computer Systems Analyst, and while there he received numerous awards and recognitions for his outstanding dedication and work ethic. Mr. Ponce served his country as a United States Marine from 1957 until 1963 and transferred to the United States Naval Reserves in 1972 then joined the United States Air Force Reserves in 1982 and retired in 1995 as a Staff Sergeant. As an outstanding family man, he always strived to provide a comfortable living for his family and a superior education for his children. Mr. Ponce is survived by his wife of 55 years, Maria Rosario Quintanilla Ponce, his children, Guillermo Ponce III (Vickie), Gerardo Ponce (Christie), Maria de Lourdes Ponce (James) and Dr. Gilberto M. Ponce (Carmen) and 9 grandchildren, Julian, Araceli, Natalia, Kimberlee, Margarita, Victoria, Gilberto Jr., Karina, and James Jr. Also survived by his sister Ana Maria P. Saenz, and numerous nieces and nephews. The Ponce Family would like to thank La Diferencia Hospice and their team, Tina, Priscilla, Sylvia, Hector, Chaplin Joel, and Juliana. Also thanking our wonderful private caregivers, Irene Perez, Lori Flores, and Corine Olvera, who were instrumental in helping us care for Mr. Ponce. Last but not least, thanking The San Antonio Fire Department and the Emergency Medical Technicians from Station 25, whom I called upon countless times to help me with my husband. Thank you all for your help, kindness, and compassion! Pallbearers will be Guillermo Ponce III, Gerardo Ponce, Dr. Gilberto M. Ponce, Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Pedro Angel Saenz, Pedro A. Saenz, Jr., and Lucas Saenz. Honorary Pallbearers: Julián Ponce-Tapia, Gilberto M. Ponce, Jr., and James V. Rodriguez, Jr. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association San Antonio & South Tx Chapter Office in the name of Mr. Guillermo Ponce, Jr. Services will be conducted by, Palm Heights Mortuary 3711 S. Zarzamora St. San Antonio, TX 78225

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Guillermo Ponce Jr.

June 6, 1935 - August 20, 2023