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LOZANO Leonard Joe Lozano, lovingly known to close family and friends as "Baby" went to his final home, joining his parents, Sophia Ogden Lozano and Leonard Lozano, who preceded him in death. He lived out his final days at home surrounded by his loving family and favorite music. He was born April 19, 1935 in Poteet, Texas leaving after high school in 1954 to serve with the U.S Army, 82nd Airborne Division. He transitioned into law enforcement as a police officer with the McAllen Police Department in 1959. A maverick in his field, he moved on to work for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission TABC during the notorious, post-prohibition bootlegging era. He was known as the most successful undercover agent in the history of the agency, traveling throughout most of Texas. He promoted through the ranks at a steady pace, retiring in 1993 as the first Hispanic Director in the history of the TABC, breaking the glass ceiling for other Hispanics who followed after him. A champion of education, he fought for educational opportunities not just in law enforcement, but in many other fields at a time when opportunities were limited for Hispanics. He is survived by his wife, Christina Tina Guerra Lozano; children, Melina Trevino and husband, Rudy; Richard Lozano, Priscilla Lozano and husband, Kevin O'Hanlon, Michelle Clark and husband, John; mother to his three eldest children, Jessica Trevino Serr; sisters, Angie Guzman and husband, Salvador; Margaret Potts; brothers, Adolph Lozano Sr. and wife Carmen, Johnny Lozano and wife, Amy, Raul Lozano and wife Anita; grandchildren, Caitlin O'Hanlon, Nicole Clark, John Clark, Morgan O'Hanlon, Tailyn Trevino; and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends. Honorary pallbearers, Roy Soto, Hector Martel, Ruben Pena, Henry Ibarra, Raul Santiago, Bobby Santiago, Nick Gutierrez and Ricardo Jauregui. A profound thanks to the amazing nurses and aides from Odyssey Hospice, River City Home Care and Texas Health Care Solutions, especially Marisa Mayorga and Colene Lott, for their deeply present spirit in Leonard's care. A special thanks to Dr. Michael Lozano, who walked side-by-side with us on this journey from the beginning years ago. "Lives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time." SERVICES Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Monday, October 1, 2012 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church followed by a reception. His ashes will be laid to rest at a private ceremony at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with Military Honors at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leonard Joe Lozano Memorial Scholarship Fund, Account #6701194908, BBVA Compass Bank. You may sign the on-line guest book at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section. MISSION PARK FUNERAL CHAPELS NORTH 3401 CHERRY RIDGE DRIVE SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78230 210-349-1414

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Leonard Joe Lozano

April 19, 1935 - September 27, 2012