Deacon Pedro Patlan, age 64 of San Antonio passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. He was a Vietnam Veteran, a U.S. Marine CPL., who proudly served his country. He received several commendations, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal with Device and Good Conduct Medal. After the military he returned to San Antonio where he embarked on various careers. On October 15, 2000, Pedro was ordained a permanent Deacon with the Roman Catholic Church. As Deacon he faithfully served the community of St. Paul for over 14 years. He became a staff member of St. Paul and was the Director of Ministry and Service as well as Director of Liturgy and Worship. Deacon Pedro was preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo and Herminia Patlan; sisters, Angelita Salas, Maria de Jesus Ramos, and Yolanda Martinez. He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 29 years, Alicia Chagoya Patlan; and three sisters, Elodia Garcia, Irene Mendez, and Esperanza Valdez; and a host of nieces and nephews. FUNERAL SERVICES Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 29, from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the Angelus Chapel. Visitation will resume at on Tuesday evening at 5:30 P.M. at St. Paul's Catholic Church, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be offered on Wednesday, September 30, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made in memory of Deacon Pedro to the St. Paul CYO - St. Paul Church, 350 Sutton Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78228.