Reynaldo Nerio, Sr., 96, of San Antonio passed away November 12, 2022.

Born in San Marcos, Texas on March 16, 1926, he graduated from San Marcos High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Mary's University in San Antonio in 1950.

A WWII veteran, Reynaldo served 1944-46 in the US Army 82nd Airborne Division Artillery. He trained as a paratrooper and was a proud member of the Alamo Silver Wings Airborne Association. He earned his pilot's license in 1947 to fly the WWII Artillery Observer.

He joined the San Antonio Police Department where he worked for 21 years rising to the position of Detective. During this time, he served also as a substitute teacher for the San Antonio Independent School District where he was well known at Lanier and Fox Tech High Schools. Upon retirement, Reynaldo launched a second career as a teacher at Storm Elementary School where he taught for 20 years.

Reynaldo married the late Mary Munoz Nerio on February 26, 1951. Together they raised six children and remained active members of Christ the King Catholic Church. He was an active member of the Holy Name Society where he assisted in numerous barbeque plate fundraisers and shared an occasional cold beer.

He served as an appointed member of the Selective Service Local Board 9 from 1972-1976.

Reynaldo and Mary traveled the world with visits to Mexico, Austria, Germany, Australia, New Zeeland, South Africa, Israel, France, and Great Britain. He recalled fondly, waltzing with Mary in Vienna to 'The Blue Danube.' During a trip to Spain, he conducted genealogical research and traced the family name to the region of Galicia. In addition, they enjoyed regular trips to Las Vegas.

He was a Certified Scuba Diver and experienced diving in the Fiji Islands, Hawaii, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Isla Mujeres, and Cozumel.

Nerio was preceded in death by his father, Pablo Nerio Sr., his stepmother Elvira Renteria Nerio, his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Munoz Nerio, son Michael Fabian, daughter Katherine Francis Guadalupe (SAPD) and son, Robert Charles.

Reynaldo is survived by his daughter Rebecca Bowers, and sons Reynaldo Jr., and Mark Anthony (Lou Ann). He is survived also by 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Friday, November 18, 2022

Visitation will begin at 9:00 A.M.

Funeral Mass to begin at 10:00 A.M

Both at Christ the King Catholic Church

2610 Perez St.

Interment will follow at

San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery #2.

MEMORIAL DONATIONS

It was Reynaldo's desire that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the

Guadalupanas of Christ the King Catholic Church, the organization in which his wife so faithfully served.