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Our dearly loved son, Joseph "Joe" Raymond Becker, 18 yrs old, of San Antonio, TX, left this earth too early, too soon on Wednesday morning, June 16, 2010. Joe, dearest son of Michael and Josie Becker, and beloved brother of Alex Becker, was a recent graduate of Brandeis High School and had been accepted to the schools of Texas Tech and Texas State, but chose to enroll at UTSA in order to remain close to his family and friends. Joe's passion for life and enthusiasm for helping his friends and making them smile with his signature laugh individually touched all who knew him as evidenced by the late Wednesday evening gathering of an overwhelming number of his friends who held an impromptu candlelight vigil at the site of the accident in honor of his memory. Joe was an avid outdoorsman, with a love for hunting, fishing, mudding with his truck and target shooting. He enjoyed working on his truck in auto tech and playing pranks on his auto tech teacher Mr. Brownlee and loved the outdoor field tips his environmental science class had with his teacher Mrs. McCraken. Joseph had a real fondness for those two teachers, both of who had made a very positive impact on his life and education. More than anything, Joe enjoyed the company of his family and friends- whether it was listening to music, playing water volleyball, grilling food for friends, or brightening their day with helpful advice, Joe was always ready to lend a helpful ear or willing hand. His selfless acts of kindness will forever live in the hearts and minds of those who love him. Joe had significant accomplishments for a young man: he was a second degree black belt in Tae Kwan Do, a fencer trained in foil and epee, and accomplished tap dancer, a proficient marksman and target shooter, and had traveled throughout the United States and into Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Joe is survived by his loving parents, Michael and Josie Becker, sister Alex, grandparents, Richard and Josie Trevino, Aunt Mary Kinsey, Aunt Sylvia Trevino-Barton, Uncle Dan Barton, uncle Richard Trevino, Aunt Melanie T. Trevino, cousins Elizabeth Kinsey, Daniel Barton, Nathan Barton, Richie Trevino, Terence Trevino, Lucas Trevino, Julianna Trevino, and Mackenzie Becker. Services A memorial service will be held to celebrate his life from 3:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Bass Pro Shops 2nd floor Conference Room, 17907 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78257. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. www.tpwf.org Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Donation 4200 Smith School Road Austin, TX 78744 please indicate in memory of Joseph Becker and if there is any particular area or part of the agency that this person may wish to direct this donation.

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Joseph Raymond Becker

October 29, 1991 - June 16, 2010