Hilario Vara III, 68, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, in his loving home.

Hilario was born on March 18, 1957, in San Antonio, Texas. He grew up in San Antonio and attended Lowell Middle School and Luther Burbank High School. After graduating, he joined the United States Army, proudly serving his country. Following his military service, he dedicated more than 25 years of his career to Kelly Air Force Base, where he worked as a supervisor on the sheet metal crew for C-5 aircraft. His exceptional craftsmanship, leadership, and strong work ethic earned him numerous awards and the respect of his colleagues.

Hilario married the love of his life, Sylvia Almaraz Vara, and together they built a beautiful life centered on faith and family. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather. His deep Catholic faith guided him throughout his life, and his family remained his greatest source of joy and pride. He will be remembered for his warm personality, unwavering dedication to his loved ones, and the love he shared with all who knew him.

Hilario is survived by his devoted wife, Sylvia Almaraz Vara; his daughter, Michele Almaraz Vara Cardenas, and her husband, Jesse Cardenas; his sons, Xavier Almaraz Vara and his wife, Leslie Vara, and Hilario Vara IV and his wife, Jenevie Vara; and his cherished grandchildren, Shelby Liliana Cardenas, Jesse James Cardenas Jr., Hilario Vara V, Isaiah Vara, and Nicholas Robledo Vara.

He is also survived by his brother, Ernest Sanchez Vara, and his wife, Gloria Vara; sisters-in-law Veronica Galvan and her husband, Oscar Galvan, and Dora Kline and her husband, Timothy Kline; nieces Dr. Dominique Galvan, PT, DPT; Jacqueline Ramirez and her husband, Daniel Romero; Valerie Vara; and Vanessa Vara Martinez; and his great-nephew Landon Romero and great-niece Elianna Romero, all of whom loved him dearly.

Hilario was preceded in death by his parents, Hilario Vara Jr. and Carmen Sanchez Vara; and his siblings, Gloria Jane Vara, Pauline Berlanga, Reynaldo Sanchez Vara, and Richardo Sanchez Vara.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Monday, February 9, 2026

Visitation will begin at 5:00pm

Rosary to be recited at 7:00pm

The Angelus Funeral Home Chapel

1119 N. St. Mary's St.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Funeral Mass will be offered at 9:30am

St. James the Apostle Catholic Church

Interment will follow in

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery