Lois Jean Butler, 90, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on March 8, 2026. Born on August 22, 1935, in San Antonio, Lois lived a life defined by love, generosity, and quiet strength. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose steady presence and kind heart left a lasting mark on everyone who knew her.
Lois was the second oldest of four children and grew up in San Antonio. She attended Brackenridge High School, and was a proud “Purple Jacket” on the drill team.
She began her career as a bookkeeper with the San Antonio Light Newspaper and, through her dedication and dependability, was promoted to manager of the San Antonio Light Credit Union. Lois approached her work the same way she approached her life—with integrity, care for others, and a willingness to help whenever she could.
More than anything, Lois treasured her family. Lois and her beloved husband, Raymond, were married for 68 years and supported each other through the many challenges of life. Raymond was her constant helpmate, especially in the last few years of her life. She was the proud mother of four children and grandmother to one, each of whom meant the world to her. Her love for them was unwavering, and she was always there with encouragement, support, and an open heart.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Raymond C. Butler; her children, Sharon Fernandez (Jaime), Gerald Butler, and Diana Butler; her cherished grandson, Eric Mabry (Ashley); her brother Raymond Krzesniak (Linda); and many other extended family members and good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby Vivian Sadler and Eugene John Krzesniak, her brother Eugene Krzesniak Jr, her sister Joann Ramzinski, and by her beloved daughter, Donna Butler.
Lois had a sense of adventure that showed itself in many ways—especially in her love of fishing. She wasn’t afraid to head out on deep-sea charters in the Gulf and often took great pride in bringing in some of the biggest catches herself. She also had a knack for creating opportunities for family time, convincing her husband over the years that the family needed lake houses, a boat, and jet skis so they could spend time together making memories on the water.
At home, Lois found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved crossword puzzles, mystery novels, and tending to her garden. She was a wonderful cook—though she never quite believed it—and took pride in carefully writing down family recipes and life’s important moments in her beautiful handwriting, preserving them for generations to come.
Above all, Lois will be remembered for the love she gave so freely. She never gave up on the people she loved and was always ready to offer a helping hand, a listening ear, or whatever support she could provide. Her family was the center of her world, and she made sure they always knew they were loved.
Though she will be deeply missed, the love, memories, and traditions she created will live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 31 at Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 N. Loop 1604 E., with a rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m.
A Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1602 Thousand Oaks Dr.
Interment will follow in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 17501 Nacogdoches Rd.
