ONOFRE SERNA, JR. 60 passed peacefully on January 21, 2021 at Baptist hospital in San Antonio, TX.

He was born on June 21, 1960 to Onofre, Sr. and Eloisa Contreras Serna in Laredo, TX. There he attended Hebbronville High School and continued his Law Enforcement education at the San Antonio Police Academy graduating in 1985.

Officer Serna served proudly with the Jim Hogg Sheriff's Office, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office and finally with the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) where he spent the next thirty-five years from January 15, 1985 to January 21, 2021. He was also awarded the Purple Heart and Life Saving Medals.

His early years on the force began with patrolling various areas of San Antonio to include downtown Foot Patrol and the Bike Patrol section. Officer Onofre Serna, Jr loved protecting the streets of downtown San Antonio as well as serving as an off-duty officer at the Riverwalk Mall. The incredible friendships formed with merchants and trust that the people felt was rewarding. His dedication to his duty was highly recognized by his peers and people who came into his life.  A father figure, jokester, brother, cousin, friend, and loving husband were the hallmarks that encompass his life.

He was a Martial Arts Instructor who taught at the West Side YMCA. He was a member of the American Fighting Arts Association whereby his participation awarded him a Master Certificate of Instruction.

He is survived by his Loving wife, Tysralynn Leilehua Kupahu Serna; Father , Onofre Serna, Sr.; Brothers and their spouses , Rumaldo (Cynthia) Serna, Servando (Sandra) Serna, Ignacio Serna (Marisa Perez); Sister , Maria Isabel Serna; Aunt , Sylvia Ballesteros; Nephews/Nieces : Frances Cuellar, Jennifer Ramirez, Ramiro Serna, Kassandra Serna, Julian Serna, and Alexis De Leon.

FUNERAL SERVICES

The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 30 ^th on a rotating basis

from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. in The Angelus Funeral Home Chapel,

Maximum chapel capacity is 75 persons.

Due to current regulations, the funeral service will be held privately.

We thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

For those unable to attend, please sign the online guestbook.