A resident of San Antonio since 1977, Deana graduated from Judson High School in Converse, TX, Class of 1982. She had lived in both Florida and Virginia for a time before settling back down in Texas to be close to family. Deana was the epitome of the phrase “humble and kind”. She genuinely cared about people and made a life of giving back to the community by helping the homeless with shelter, food, and clothing. In addition to her humanitarian efforts, Deana had a green thumb and was meticulous about tending to her many flowering bushes, various plants, and a single blueberry bush (even while coping with her illness, she was joyful to be able to pick and freeze a handful of blueberries a week prior to her death). She also enjoyed crafting projects and creating floral arrangements for family and friends. Although she was deaf in her right ear, Deana worked hard to be a good listener and often, no matter what the circumstance, her witty response would result in a chuckle or a smile. Her loving heart will be missed.
She is survived by her daughter, Caitlyn C. Davidson (fiancé Rex Willingham) and grandchildren, Isabelle Kishur, Lakota and Aspen Willingham; her son, T. Joshua Davidson (Amanda); her granddaughter Brooklyn R. Davidson (daughter of Jeremy) and preceded in death by her youngest son, Jeremy E. Davidson. She is also survived by her mother, Sandra J. Jaksha; her father, Dennis E. Ronyak (Anne); her sisters Dawn D. Perkins (Ronny) and Denise C. Zvi (Yehudah). She is preceded in death by her brother Garry A. Ronyak.
Visitation for Deana will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at 1:00 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, TX 78148 (www.colonialuniversal.com). A Memorial Service will begin at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Carl R. Sellent (her uncle from San Diego, CA) officiating. Light refreshments and fellowship to follow service. You are encouraged to leave a message for her loved ones on the Portal (www.dignitymemorial.com), which will be a keepsake for her family. Please use discretion regarding facemasks, distancing, and general health.
