IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Wife of Retiree passes away

7/3/2022

Michelle Barrera - Wife of Leroy Barrera, Retired SAPD
Michelle passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 18, 2022. She was born in San Antonio, Texas, on June 10, 1960 to Charlotte Bouwens and William A. Simms Jr. Michelle was a lifelong San Antonio native, a proud graduate of Incarnate Word High School and the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she acquired her B.A. and her Master’s in Educational Leadership.

She is survived by her husband, soulmate, and best friend, Leroy Barrera, a Retired San Antonio Police Officer; her beloved son, Michael Barrera

Visitation and a Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, Texas.
Please join us in-person or via live stream. Flowers are welcome by the family.
Those who wish, Donations may be made to the San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl, 78209, or GoPublic San Antonio, wegopublic.com.

Full Obit Attached

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/san-antonio-tx/michelle-barrera-10798700?utm_source=share_obit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=obit_detail&utm_content=view_obit_button

San Antonio Fire & Police Pensioner's Meeting

7/3/2022

The Monthly Pensioners Meeting will Be On July 12, 130pm at the Pension Office.

Firearms Qualification - July

7/3/2022

Retirees' Range Qualification for JULY
Range qualification for 2022 will be 3 times a day (MONDAY) to qualify this year.
0900am, 1100am, 200pm. Next Shoot Out is July 25
There will be NO Stand By's if someone does not show up.
Dates are filling up quickly and some future months are already booked.

June Flag Raising Ceremonies

6/22/2022

Cadet Flag Raising For Fallen Officers

On the "End of Watch Anniversary" of SAPD Fallen Officers, Cadets conduct a remembrance flag raising at the Memorial Wall.

A Selected Cadet calls out the E.O.W. (End of Watch) and Name of the Officer(s) honored that morning.

This month the End Of Watch for June 2022, will be Valentine Lopez (June 21), Harry Brackman (June 27), Russell Spannagel (June 30), Miguel Moreno (June 30).
Call the Academy for more info. 210-207-6262

Celebration of Life

6/22/2022

From: Alejandro "Alex" Ortiz
Update: Brother Adolfo Ortiz

Celebration of Life for my brother, Adolfo Ortiz will take place this Thursday, June 23rd, from 5-8 pm @ El Progreso Hall, 1306 Guadalupe Street, 78207.

My brother, Adolfo Ortiz passed away on May 04, 2022. after a long term illness.
He was in Cadet Class 1978A. He was in Rehab. at the time of his death. He will be cremated and a private service will be held.

Fire & Police Pensioner's Meeting

6/7/2022

SA Fire & Police Pensioners Association
There will be a meeting on June 14, Tuesday, at 130pm at the Pension Office.
It will start at 130pm, Tuesday. Snacks will be served.

Flag Raising at Police Academy

6/7/2022

Cadet Flag Raising For Fallen Officers

On the "End of Watch Anniversary" of SAPD Fallen Officers, Cadets conduct a remembrance flag raising at the Memorial Wall. A Selected Cadet calls out the E.O.W. (End of Watch) and Name of the Officer(s) honored that morning.

This month the End Of Watch for June 2022, will be Frank East (June 11), Valentine Lopez (June 21), Harry Brackman (June 27), Russell Spannagel (June 30), Miguel Moreno (June 30).
Call the Academy for more info.

Fund Raiser for Paul Carreon

6/7/2022

Benefit BBQ Plate Sale

Paul Carreon Benefit BBQ plate sale and Raffle Fundraiser June 8, 2022, Wednesday at 11:00 am-3:00 pm.

Location: VFW Post 76 10 10th St San Antonio Tx, 78215.
Walk-ups are encouraged, and the venue will be open for dine-in.

For any questions, please contact the undersigned at 210-844-6519. AMANDA VIERA SAPOA SECRETARY

Fire Arms Qualification - June

5/30/2022

Retirees' Range Qualification
Range qualification for 2022 will be held 3 times each qualification day (MONDAY) to this year; 09:00 am,
11:00 am, and 2:00 pm.
Next Shoot Out is June 27th.

There will be NO Stand By if someone does not show up.
Dates are filing up quickly and some future months are already booked.

Military Men's Retreat - ACTS Missions

5/30/2022

Military Men's Retreat - ACTS Missions
Men from All Faiths who are currently serving OR Who Have Served In the Armed Forces
are welcomed to a Spiritual weekend of Adoration.
It will be held at St Anthony de Padua Retreat Center. June 9-12, 2022.
Cost is $205, No One Will be Denied Due To Finances.
SAPD Sgt Efrain Gonzalez will be this years Director.
Flyer Attached. Call for info.

Annual Spaghetti Dinner in July

5/28/2022

Mother of retiree passes away

5/28/2022

Maria Esther Mares, 84, of Elmendorf passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 16, 2022. She is the mother of Retired SAPD Officer Miguel "Mike" Mares.

She was born on August 25, 1937 in Runge, TX
Maria is survived by her children Cindy Gomez,Debra Botello,Yolanda Huizar,
Miguel Mares Jr.,Ruben Salinas,Albert Gonzalez, grandchildren,great-grandchildren
and Baby Sister Elida Perez.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church-Loire Parish from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with the reciting of the rosary at 7:00 pm.
Funeral Mass will be 10 am Thursday, May 26, 2022 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church followed immediately by the interment at First Memorial Park 20567 TX-SH 16-Von Ormy, TX.
Funeral info attached
https://www.hurleyfuneralhome.com/obituary/maria-mares?lud=C51778364CE7090EA38638D728DADFCC

Back on his feet

5/23/2022

Update From Mike Ross: Rudy Gonzales

After all the health issues concerning Rudy Gonzales over the last several months, he is back on the Golf Course.
His kidneys had shut down but dialysis, and other treatments got him back on his feet.
May GOD continue to Bless you.

Retiree Ernie Riojas' recovery

5/23/2022

Update From Bill Morales: Ernie Riojas
Good News Ernie Riojas had Stage 3 Cancer in his kidneys. He had surgery and one kidney removed.
After the surgery, and follow up treatments, he is now " Cancer Free "......
GOD is Good..... Way to go, Ernie.

Retiree get-together lunch set

5/23/2022

From: Robert Farley
Subject: Retirees lunch at Dee Willie’s
Dee Willie’s BBQ in China Grove on Hwy 87 East (Rigsby) about three blocks east of FM 1516, at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 28.
All SAPD retirees, sworn or civilian, with spouses, are welcome.
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