Steve G. Cervantes went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at the age of 76. He was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas on December 26, 1942 to his parents, the late Juan Cervantes, Sr. and Aurelia Cervantes.
In summer of 1961, after graduating from Fox Tech High School, Steve met the love of his life, Angelina Mendoza. They soon married and started a family. His trade skill as a machinist landed him a career in Civil Service at Kelly A.F.B. He was passionate about being a machinist and enjoyed talking about all the different aircraft he worked on as a tool and die maker over the years. After 36 years of civil service, Steve retired at the age of 56. Unsatisfied with retirement life and his value of continuing education, he enrolled in Computer Technology at NIT. He gained knowledge in computer software and repair while attending classes. After graduating from NIT, he earned an Associate’s Degree from San Antonio College. He re-joined the workforce, employed at Sears Repair Service, Toyota, and other part-time jobs but quickly went back to his passion and became an instructor at St. Phillips College teaching young students a trade skill in machining and technology. Besides his career, Steve enjoyed traveling with his wife, going to a Spurs, Cowboys, or Astros game, gambling at casinos, fishing, volunteering at his parish, and spending time with his family. Always known as a jokester to his family and friends he made everyone laugh. He loved a good hot dog, burger, peanuts, popcorn, or any food that would “lubricate the gauges” but most of all his love was with his sweetheart of 58+ years.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Dora Cervantes; his brother, Albert Cervantes, Sr.; his sister, Velia Aguirre; his brother, Abel Cervantes Gallegos; and his brother, David Cervantes.
Steve leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 57 years, Angelina M. Cervantes; his daughter, Aurelia Saldana (Arturo); his daughter, Teresa Cervantes; his daughter, Dora C. Borah; his son, Steve Cervantes, Jr.; his daughter, Cynthia Ortega (Paulino); his daughter, Julie Garcia (Sergio); and his daughter, Marie Cervantes; his grandchildren, Amanda Thomas (David), Carissa Saldana, Briana Saldana, Paulino Ortega, Jr.. and Gabriel Ortega; his great-grandson, David Thomas, Jr.; his sisters, Beatrice Lopez and Rosalinda Doria; and his numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who all adored him.
The family will be receiving friends for a Visitation on Tuesday, September 10 at Roy Akers Funeral Home – 515 N. Main Ave. – from 5PM to 9PM, with a Rosary to be recited at 7PM. A Funeral Procession will depart from the funeral home at 9:30AM on Wednesday, September 11 and arrive at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church – 4222 SW Loop 410 78227 – for a Mass at 10AM. Burial at San Fernando Cemetery II – 746 Castroville Rd. 78237 – will follow at the conclusion of the service.
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