Blog Archives

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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New Book by recent Retiree

5/23/2022

From: TERRY LOWE - SAPD Retired April 2019
Subject: Published Book
" MY 24 "
This is my tribute to the 24 line of duty deaths during my 30 years. It's on Kindle. After one year, I will donate my proceeds to one of the memorial or survivor benefit funds.
It's available for $9.99. My profit is going to be between $3 and $4. Please pass the information on.
Thank you and God bless.

Terry Lowe
1988-2019

Former Brother in Blue

5/11/2022

From: Alejandro "Alex" Ortiz
Subject: Brother Adolfo Ortiz
His brother, Adolfo Ortiz passed away Wednesday afternoon after being in long term illness.

He was in Rehab. at the time of his death. He will be cremated and Memorial Services will be announced by the Family at a later date. He was in Cadet Class 1978A.

Flag Raising Ceremony

5/11/2022

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

This month will be Michael Ellis (May 11), Antonio Canales,(May 18),
Peter Scrivano,(May 25), Frederick Fieldstrup,(May 29).

Call the Academy for more info.

Fire Museum Fundraiser

5/11/2022

San Antonio Fire Museum Fundraiser at Fish City Grill – Culebra.
This will be held on June 7, 2022 from 11 am to 9:30 pm. I could use your help in getting the word out to the retirees, active and friends of the fire museum.
Your help is greatly appreciated.

Stuffed animal drive

5/11/2022

Lions, Tigers, Bears, Oh My! The Special Victims Unit needs your help!

SVU maintains a supply of stuffed animals to provide to children who are victims or who have witnessed traumatic crimes.

These stuffed animals provide comfort to the children while they are in the office and after.
Our supply of stuffed animals is low, so we are asking for help to restock our bear room. Please consider donating new or gently used stuffed animals.

You can drop the stuffed animals off at a Substation for the SVUnit.
Thank you for your help and all that you do.

Should you have any questions, please contact SVU at 210-207-2313.
BILL GRAYSON, LIEUTENANT SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT

Retiree Luncheon

5/11/2022

San Antonio Fire & Police Pensioners' Association Luncheon.

The Spring Luncheon for the "Pensioners Association Members" will be held on
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 1100am - 200pm. Shrine Auditorium on 1604W.
Steak dinner is free for dues paying members and spouse/guest. RSVP by May 31.
Non Members and guest may attend at $15 a plate.

Postcards are coming in SLOW. Send it in OR email RSVP to secretary@safppa.org.
Questions or to check your membership status call 210-452-7553.

14th Check

5/11/2022

PENSION FUND 14th CHECK GOING OUT FRIDAY, MAY 13th

National Police Week

5/3/2022

National Police Week occurs every May. National Police Week will be observed from May 11-17.
The 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil will be held on Friday, May 13.
https://nleomf.org/memorial/programs/national-police-week-2022/

San Antonio Police Department Memorial Event
On Friday, May 06, 2022 at 0900am.

The Department will have the Memorial Service for Fallen Officers of our Department.
will be held at the Police Academy. This year Family and Friends of our Heroes are Welcomed.