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Pete Delgado Barcenez went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at the age of 70. He was born on May 19th, 1951, to Margarito S. “Pete” and Mary Delgado Barcenez in Floresville, TX. The Barcenez Family later moved to their permanent home in San Antonio, TX where Pete graduated from Harlandale High School in 1969. During high school, Pete played football for Harlandale High School and was a bull rider in the rodeo. Upon graduation, Pete joined the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. He achieved the rank of Sergeant and retired honorably in 1976. After his military service was completed, he started a career with the United States Postal Service. During this time, Pete married his high school sweetheart, Mary, and they began a family. He was an active member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and VFW Post 4815. It was also during this time that Pete followed one of his greatest passions, Football. Pete was a member of the San Antonio Apaches and The San Antonio Thunderbirds of the United Independent Football League where he was a perennial all-star, named Most Valuable Player, and Defensive Player of the Year. As Pete’s playing days came to an end, he turned to coaching youth sports. Many weekends, nights, and summers, Pete spent coaching Pop Warner Football and Little League Baseball. Many players and their families became extended members of the Barcenez family. Pete enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at the Barenez Family property The Rocking B Ranch at Eagle Creek Ranch near Floresville, Texas. Pete and his family were always eager to host at the ranch. The Rocking B was the site of many holiday gatherings, special celebrations and even a few weddings. In his retirement, Pete continued to spend his time with family and friends and he also enjoyed watching all four of his sons share his passion for coaching football. Pete Barcenez was preceded in death by his parents Margarito and Mary D. Barcenez, his sister Mary Lou Rios and brother in law Paul Rios. Pete is survived by his four sons Pete Barcenez and wife Debbie, Michael Barcenez and wife Monica, Daniel Barcenez and wife Frances, Kristopher Anthony Barcenez and wife Gina, his beloved daughter Krystal Denise Barcenez; his brother, Paul Barcenez; sisters, Margaret Falcon and husband Herberto, Diana Couch and husband Clinton, and Esther Garcia and husband Rick, his eight grandchildren Matthew, Mia, Annie, Katie, Sophia, Nomar, Alomar, and Danys, and the mother of his children, Mary Barcenez. Pete had numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends. Pete Delgado Barcenez will be buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 10:15 a.m. Visitations will take place on Monday, January 10th from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service to be held at 6:00 p.m. at Brookehill Funeral Home Chapel located at 711 S.E. Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78214. A celebration of Pete’s life will be held at the VFW Post 4815 on 3111 Commercial Ave, San Antonio, TX 78221 after interment.

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Pete Delgado Barcenez

May 19, 1951 - December 28, 2021