He served his country in the United States Army for four years, achieving the rank of E5. After his service and many years in the restaurant industry, he became a devoted Dad and Grandfather. We will remember him for all the love he gave to his family and forever left his imprint on us for generations to come and will be forever loved and greatly missed. He was a huge fan of country western movies, the Dallas Cowboys and the San Antonio Spurs.

He was preceded in death by parents as well as several siblings. He is survived by his love of 33 years, Mary, seven children including Laurie Venegas, Maricela Lozano and Martha Rosita Mireles, grandchildren Crystal, Alyssa, Erik, Kylie, Natalia, Leyna, Ayla, Landen, and Liam, great grandchildren Jailin, EJ, and Sofia, siblings Joe, Ruben, Filbert, Robert, Janie and Rosie, as well as many nephews and nieces.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2020, 5-8 p.m. at Pennington Funeral Home, with Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m.. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 12 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 624 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, Texas. Burial to follow at San Marcos City Cemetery.