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LINARES WEAVER Karen Jo Linares Weaver of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on March 13, 2011 in Overland Park. She was born October 24, 1956 in San Antonio, Texas to parents Hector H. Linares and Josephine G. Linares. Karen Jo graduated from Robert E. Lee High School, received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology and Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from The University of Texas at Austin. While employed as a Pharmacist at Methodist Hospital Karen Jo graduated from St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio Texas where she received her Juris Doctorate and passed the Texas Bar Exam on her first attempt. Karen Jo was preceded in death by her mother Josephine G. Linares, twin brothers David Joseph and Bryon Joseph Linares. Survivors include her husband Michael C. Weaver, her father Hector H. Linares, her brothers Hector L. Linares and his wife Bonnie, David John Linares and his wife Shirley. Karen Jo was a beloved aunt to her nieces and nephews, Annalisa, Corinne, Jeremy, Kyle, Christopher and grand nephew Damien. The family would like to give a special thank-you to Karen Jo's Aunt Linda Hazzard for her assistance. Karen Jo was an animal lover that had a special place in her heart for stray cats and dogs. One cold winter evening while living in Eugene, Oregon she heard the tiny cry of a small kitten. She picked the kitten up, and brought her indoors. After checking with neighbors, posting signs in the area and advertising in the local paper without results of determining ownership, she adopted the kitten where she grew up healthy and happy. The kitten, Jasmine, and Karen's toy poodle, Peaches, became good friends. When Peaches passed away after a few months later, the small kitten that had arrived at her door took Peaches place in Karen Jo's heart. Additionally, Karen Jo volunteered her time at local Humane Societies while living in California and Oregon. Karen also volunteered her time as Secretary of the Kern County Pharmacist's Association while living in California. In her spare time Karen Jo enjoyed music, piano playing, reading, bird watching, being outdoors and traveling.After her mother passed away, Karen Jo became the hub of our knitted family replacing her mother. She will be greatly missed. She leaves a vacuum in our hearts. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 PM with a Mass Monday March 21, 2011 at 10 AM at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church 700 Dewhurst Road. Interment to follow at San Fernando #2 Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given in Karen's memory to: The Humane Society of San Antonio www.sahumane.org or The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center www .mdanderson.org To leave a personal acknowledgement you may sign the guest book at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section. Arrangements with: MISSION PARK NORTH 3401 CHERRY RIDGE SAN ANTONIO TX 78230 210349-1414

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Karen Jo Linares Weaver

October 24, 1956 - March 13, 2011