John Christopher Medina, Sr. was born November 20, 1960 in San Antonio, TX and passed away February 11, 2021 at the age of 60, from COVID-19 complications. He was a loving husband, father and family man to all.

Preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Stella Medina, grandparents Alvino and Eloisa Chapa, uncle Adolfo Chapa, and sister-in-law June Rios and brother-in-law George Moreno.

Survived by his loving wife Lynn Medina of 39 years, son John C. Medina, Jr. (his pride and joy), daughter-in-law Sarah Gaona Medina, brother Michael Medina, sisters-in-law Joyce De Los Santos (Hugo), Nancy Moreno, Gail Lopez (Arthur), brothers-in-law Richard Ramos (Lillian), Michael Morales (Santa) and numerous nieces and nephews.

John lived on Huisache St. for 55 happy years with his parents and brother.  He was so excited to enjoy the company of his neighbors the Kissling's especially their five sons.

John began his career as a carpenter at INTEX Co. in SA,TX. and in 1985 he applied and began working at Kelly AFB, in SA, TX as a machinist where he remained for the next 16 years until the base closure in 2001.

John's final destination led him to work for Chromalloy in SA, TX, as a machinist where his skills were quickly noticed; consequently promoting him to the position of Quality Control Inspector where he remained over 21 years.

John and Lynn met in 1977 at Edison High School through a mutual friend.  They both were nervous and anxious but knew in their hearts their relationship would continue and so it did with the meeting of both families.  He proposed to Lynn on Christmas Day 1980 and married in March 1982 and have never been separated for more than a day.

On April 6, 1989 they welcomed their son blue eyed Johnny.  John enjoyed coaching his son in baseball and basketball.  He was so proud to see his son graduate from St. Anthony HS and be present at his wedding.

John and Lynn enjoyed football (Dallas Cowboys/Texas Longhorns), basketball, camping, family gatherings particularly the holidays and cooking for the family.

FUNERAL SERVICES

T he family will receive friends Sunday, February 28, 2021 from 5:00pm-6:00pm at

The Angelus Funeral Home located at 1119 N. St. Mary's St.,

Chapel capacity for 75 persons.

On Monday, March 1, 2021, Rosary will be recited at 10:30am at

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 223 E. Summit Ave. with mass to follow.

Burial will then be held at San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery No.2, 746 Castroville Rd.

Thank you, to the nurses and doctors at Methodist Hospital at Floyd Curl Dr. who cared for John.  Also special thanks to Kim.