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PEÑA Rafael B. Peña, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather entered into eternal rest on July 15, 2009, at the age of 76. Rafael was born on February 19, 1933, in Rio Grande City, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Flavio Z. Peña and Guadalupe A. Villarreal, his brother Flavio Peña, Jr., and brother-in-law, Romeo J. Vasquez. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and devoted wife of 53 years, Rosa Lidia, four children, Rafael B., Jr. Liz, Roland, Rosie George Felan, Renee Gil Mireles, 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grand children, many nieces and nephews, and numerous friends. Rafael graduated from Hebbronville High School in 1952 and immediately entered the Air Force. Shortly after completion of basic training he was assigned to Korea working on Crypto Communications. Rafael continued in the Air Force Reserves while he worked at Kelly Air Force Base as a Computer Programmer for the Directorate of Distribution eventually retiring as a Master Sgt. Throughout his 30 years at Kelly, he worked diligently to acquire his Bachelors degree by attending night school at Southwest Texas State University graduating in 1976.In his post retirement years, he devoted his time to his family, and thoroughly enjoyed managing the family ranch and attending any occasion involving family and friends. Rafael was an extremely caring and generous individual. He encouraged his children and grandchildren to set their goals high and to work hard to achieve them. He was a powerful motivator who stressed that education and responsibility are the keys to success. He will be deeply missed but remembered forever. His accomplishments are many and are evident in every life he touched. His legacy will live on forever through his children and their families. The pallbearers will be all of his grandchildren, including Christopher Peña who is currently serving in Iraq, and his closest friend Roger Munoz. SERVICES Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 beginning at 5:00PM, with a Rosary recited at 7:00PM at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 350 Sutton, San Antonio, Texas 78228. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 10:00AM at the church. Interment will follow at San Fernando Cemetery #2. You may sign the on-line guestbook at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section. MISSION PARK NORTH 3401 CHERRY RIDGE SAN ANTONIO TX 78230 210 349-1414

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Rafael B. Pena

February 19, 1933 - July 15, 2009