Tributes

John G. Covarrubia was born in San Antonio, Texas to Guadalupe M. and Concepcion C. Covarrubia on September 5, 1951. He went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2024, at the age of 72. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Olga Covarrubia Flores; and grandson, Richard I. Chassaigne Jr. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Sylvia R. Covarrubia; daughters: Julie C. Moreno and husband Javier, Melissa M. Covarrubia, Crystal A. Covarrubia, and Monica R. Alcantar and husband George; brothers; Frank C. Covarrubia and wife Casey, and Manuel Covarrubia and wife Barbara; 11 grandchildren: Jaylin, Janelle, Alyssa, Armand, Dayna, Jon, Milla, Sienna, Ethan, Liv, and Lucas; 1 great-grandson, Anthony; and numerous nieces and nephews. John was a devoted Catholic and truly had a humble, loving servant's heart. For over 40 years he was dedicated to the church music ministry and throughout his life he served at St. James Church where he was raised, he also served at Our Lady of the Angels Church and at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. John made 7 Medjugorje Pilgrimages, involved in countless Men’s Acts retreats, he was a CCD teacher, a lector at St Lukes, an altar server and an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, he was as a choir director and choir member and graciously always made himself available to serve at church functions, retreats and any type of event to help his family and friends. John proudly graduated from Burbank High School in 1970, shortly after he attended St. Edward's University in Austin, TX and then moved back to San Antonio and worked at Clarke Checks where he made many friends. John dedicated his life to raising his daughters as a single father and took an opportunity to make a career change and graduated from St. Phillips nursing program to receive his Licensed Vocational Nurse certification. In 1997 he started his nursing career with University Health System he began working at the adult detention center and a few years later dedicated 17 years to the Juvenile detention center which would lead him to retirement in Sept. 2013. John looked forward to retiring with his wife Sylvia and enjoyed many happy years together, being involved with their church community, attending mass daily, going to zumba classes and any chance they got they were ready to dance away together and would take trips to Kickapoo Casino with family and friends. John was a passionate guitar player for Jesus, he was social, outgoing, loved making everyone laugh and known for his sweet and generous heart. John was athletic and a loyal Dallas Cowboy fan, he loved all kinds of genres of music but the Beatles was one of his favorites, he was involved with coordinating Lowell Middle School and Burbank High School reunions, he looked forward to seeing the next Marvel movie with his wife and grandchildren and made the best bbq and borracho beans. John impacted many lives in his lifetime, he loved Jesus and his family and friends with all his heart and will be greatly missed by so many. Visitation will begin at 5:30pm on Sunday, July 21st at St. James the Apostle Catholic Church with a Rosary at 6:30pm. Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:00am on Monday, July 22 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park South. After interment there will be a reception at St. James Bosco Hall located at W. Theo, San Antonio, TX 78225.

Tributes

John G. Covarrubia

September 5, 1951 - July 15, 2024