Edward G Teniente Jr.

Edward G. Teniente Jr. passed into his Lord’s arms on October 18, 2012 at the age of 71. Edward was born June 22, 1941 in San Antonio to Edward Teniente, Sr. and Carolina Teniente. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gilbert R. Teniente. Throughout his life Edward was appreciated for his intelligence, tenacity, vision and wit. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and a hardworking respected business man. His love of the San Antonio Spurs was legendary. He was always ready to give a hand up to any hardworking person, to his church, and his community. Edward is survived by his wife Cynthia M. Teniente, son Tommy Teniente (Kathlee), daughters Laura White (Bill) , Kathryn Teniente and Shawna Teniente (Chase), step-children B.J. Coveney (Kim), Brad Coveney, R. Zachary Garza (Luz), Suzzette R. Griffith (Stephen), sisters Esther Hernandez(Richard), Yolanda Teniente, as well as grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends whose lives were enriched by Ed’s loving care. The family wishes to sincerely thank everybody who played a part in Edward’s loving and compassionate care, with special thanks to the V.A. Spinal Care Unit. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Texas Paralyzed Veterans Association, 2656 South Loop west, Suite 130, Houston, Texas 77054 or The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. Visitation will be at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home on Bandera Road, Wednesday, October 24, 2012 from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with a rosary at 7:00 P.M. A funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home with Rev. Augustin Sicard officiating. Interment will follow at San Fernando Cemetery #3.