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MIGUEL “Mike” V. ALANIZ Miguel “Mike” V. Alaniz was called home by our Lord, at the age of 97, on Saturday, October 8, 2016. He passed to Glory peacefully with his wife Keiko and daughter Jessica by his side. Mike was born in San Antonio, Texas on April 15, 1919, to Miguel S. Alaniz and Herlinda Villareal and had four siblings. He was a First Sargent in the US Army, serving from 1940 to 1967. A combat veteran, he served in World War 2 with the 85th Infantry Division, 403rd Field Artillery Battalion and in Korea with the 24th Infantry Division. He received numerous awards and citations including: • Silver Star • Bronze Star with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster • Purple Heart with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster • Army Presidential Unit Citation (x2) • Army Good Conduct with Bronze Clasp • European-African-Middle East Campaign Medal with 3 Campaign Stars • WWII Victory Medal • Army Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp • National Defense Service Medal • Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars • United Nations Korea Medal He traveled the world and served in North Africa (combat), Italy (combat), Japan (occupation), Korea (combat), Germany (Giessen), and South America (Peru). While stationed in Japan, Mike met Keiko, the love of his life and wife of 58 years. She is credited for his long and healthy life (and having the patience of a saint). While stationed in Germany, Mike and Keiko adopted their daughter Jessica at infancy. They surrounded their daughter with endless and unconditional love. After his military service Mike worked for several years in the private sector before deciding to permanently retire to a life of deep sea fishing and bowling; his new office became a Coachman camper in Port Aransas, Texas. He loved deep sea fishing trips and spending time at the coast with friends and family. Mike began bowling in the 1950s; he and Keiko enjoyed bowling together for 45 years. Mike's grandsons, Miguel (named after him) and David, are so blessed to have known their Papa. They follow in his footsteps of fishing and bowling greatness. Mike is survived by his wife Keiko, daughter Jessica and her husband Jeff; grandchildren Miguel and David; sister Herlinda Guerrero; and numerous nieces and nephews. Keiko and Jessica would like to sincerely thank Ofelia and Lambert Arocha for their dedication to the care of their Tio Mike. They would also like to extend their gratitude to the kind people of Team 553 of VITAS Healthcare. Mike was the most generous and loving man to all who knew him. He will be so very missed. Funeral arrangements: Saturday, October 15, 2016 Viewing 9 a.m. Service 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Mission Park South Mission Park South, Main Chapel 1700 S.E. Military Drive San Antonio, TX 78214 Telephone: (210) 924-4242 http://www.missionparks.com In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Disable American Veterans (www.dav.org).

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Miguel "Mike" V. Alaniz

April 15, 1919 - October 8, 2016