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Steve M. Fuentes, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on January 30, 2026, in San Antonio, TX. Born in MacKay, Texas, on December 26, 1933, to parents Luz and Sara Fuentes, Steve was the 2nd youngest of 10 children and the last surviving sibling. After high school, he enlisted into the United States Army serving in the Korean War and traveled to many places around the world. After serving his country, he settled back to San Antonio where he met his beloved wife, Marylou Fuentes. They were married November 3, 1958, spending 67 years together. Together they built a home on the southeast side of San Antonio where they raised their 3 children, Steve Jr., Sylvia and Ralph. Steve had many friends and depending on where you knew him from, he may have had a special knick-name, each one holding a special space in time. Esteban from his younger years, Stevie or Blue from family and close friends, The Silver Fox if you ever caught him playing pool at the VFW, or our personal favorite, Bampo, the endearing name he was called by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Another name he was known for around San Antonio was Steve, the Barber. He had a passion for his profession and served his community as a barber for 67 years. During those years he opened Metro Barbershop downtown on St. Mary’s where he welcomed many customers from all walks of life. At Metro, you were welcomed to sit and watch some old movies on a small tv in the corner, enjoy reading the newspaper, browse magazines, listen to music, usually accompanied by his singing, or stay and enjoy old school barbershop talk. His customers became regulars and ultimately great friends. Steve was featured in the newspaper for his old school barbershop that seemed to stand still in time and photographers would ask if they could capture his style. Metro was a special place that he spent many hours in and held many memories of numerous first haircuts, lots of laughs and stories of life lived for all who were lucky to have stepped foot in it. Before tending the shop every morning, Steve would attend daily mass and spend time with Christ. He led by example showing his family how to create a relationship with the Lord and practice their Faith. Steve was also a big fan of puzzles. He loved a challenging puzzle, the more pieces, the better. There was usually one that was always being worked on and when anyone would visit the house, pieces would fit together over conversation. Steve also carried around his favorite paper puzzles. These would either be a folded-up piece of the newspaper holding the newest daily puzzles or he had his rolled up sudoku book, noting all were completed in pen. He was a fan of the arts, liked to draw, read comics, even cutting them out and sharing them with us if he thought it was funny enough. He would frequent all the Mexican restaurants within a 5-mile radius from his home, and they all knew him by name. Steve also loved to try his luck by playing slot machines and buying lottery tickets for fun. He was young at heart, wanted the best for everyone, spoiled his family, and was so deeply loved and will truly be missed by many. Steve M. Fuentes is preceded in passing by his parents, Luz and Sara Fuentes, his siblings and his granddaughter, Amy Fuentes. He is survived by his wife, Marylou Fuentes; his daughter, Sylvia Enriquez (James); sons, Steve Fuentes Jr (Jade) and Ralph Fuentes Sr. (Judith); grandchildren, Ralph Fuentes Jr (Madison), Gabrielle Espinosa (Jonah), Mark Fuentes (Ashley), James Enriquez Jr., and Bianca Enriquez; great-grandchildren, Noah Espinosa, Madelyn Espinosa, Alora Espinosa, Dylan Fuentes, Lucas Fuentes, Sloane Fuentes, Saylor Fuentes, Daniel Enriquez, and Roger Salazar. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Nurse Sherraine and Dr. T of VA Home Base Care and from Alamo Hospice, Nurse Caroline, Nurse Rodney, and Hospice Pastor Lee Ramirez for all their care and support provided to Steve and his family.

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Steve M. Fuentes

December 26, 1933 - January 30, 2026