Pedro Porter, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather quietly passed away at home surrounded by his family on June 11, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. Mr. Porter, lovingly known as “Pete” was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Gloria Cadena Porter, his mom & dad Maria Vargas and Pedro Flores Porter, his sister Aurora Abundis and two brothers Carlos & Frank Porter.
He is survived by his three wonderful children and spouses, Cynthia Porter & Scott McKay, William & Teresa Porter, and George & Alicia Porter, nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
After graduating from Sydney Lanier & South San Antonio High School, Pete served with the U.S. Army in Korea & Japan as a Nuclear Operations Specialist. After an honorable military discharge, Mr. Porter was employed by the government for 38 and a half years. He was the software program manager for the SA/ALC center at Kelly Air Force Base, Texas. After retiring in May1997, Mr. Porter was with the Knights of Columbus council 4786, served as president of the St. Vincent De Paul Society at St. Luke’s Church. He helped stock the pantry and delivered meals on wheels.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Luke’s Catholic Church on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with interment to follow in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery at 2:30p.m. For online tributes visit www.SunsetNWFuneralHome.com
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