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RENTERIA Retired S. A. Firefighter Robert R. Renteria joined our Lord in Heaven, on February 23, 2011, after a long struggle with Alzheimers. He was born on November 11, 1924 in San Marcos, Texas to Tiburcio Renteria and Ciria Ramirez Renteria. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Celia Arredondo, Beatriz McFarland; brothers Tiburcio Jr., Henry, Guillermo, and his son, Raymond. He is survived by his loving, devoted wife, Lupe, daughter, Mary Stella Gonzales; sons, Robert H. Renteria (Cindy), Michael Renteria; brothers, Richard, Joe, Carlos and sisters Cleo, Ciria, Alicia, Amalia; grandchildren, Robert H. Renteria, Jr., Mark Anthony Renteria, Raymond Gonzales, Stephanie Marie Renteria; great-grand children, Lexie, Casey, Allison Renteria and Aaron M. Gonzalez; along with numerous nieces and nephews, and all Firefighter Brothers and Sisters. He served with the U.S. Army in the western Pacific Siapan WW II; Life member of Disabled American Veterans. He graduated from a "Tailor I" course with S.A.I.S.D. in 1948. He became a well known custom tailor, worked for many fine stores. He was known as "Rente the tailor". He was always ready to take a tailoring job. He joined the S.A.F.D. in 1958 and worked mainly at Sta. #28. He retired after 30 years service. He loved to fish at the coast with his fireman friends and family. His family would like to send a special Thank You to the V.A. system for all their attention to him, especially Dr. Nicholas and Dr. Cordes, the N.C.F.C.. also Retama Manor Nursing Center, Jourdanton, Texas. SERVICES Visitation Wednesday, March 2nd from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM, with a Rosary at 7:00 PM at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. A procession will depart the chapel at Mission Park North on Thursday, 3rd at 8:30 AM, for a 9:00 AM Mass at St. John Evangelist Catholic Church, 4603 St. John Way, 78212. Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with honors rendered by the San Antonio Fire Dept. and the U.S. Army. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of South Central Texas, Star Chapter, 4687 N Mesa,#200, El Paso Tx 79912, 800-272-3900 or St. John Evanglelist Catholic Church. You may sign the on-line guestbook at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section.

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Robert R. Renteria

November 11, 1924 - February 23, 2011