OBITUARY
Raul Penaloza
July 29, 1947 – May 23, 2013
Raul Penaloza, age 65, passed away on May 23, 2013. He was born on July 29, 1947, in Loiza, Puerto Rico. Raul left his beloved island in 1971 to serve in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era. Following his honorable discharge, he relocated to San Antonio to work at Kelly Air Force Base and later, Robbins Air Force Base in Georgia. After 30 years in government service, Raul retired in 2004 where he maintained an active life until his death. His love for family, music and an outgoing personality that endeared him to so many friends is how Raul Penaloza will best be remembered.
Raul is survived by his wife, Migdalia and son, Armando Saliba of San Antonio, TX; daughter, Rosalys and son Javier of Puerto Rico; numerous brothers and sisters.
He is preceded in death by his son Raul Alexis Penaloza.
The Visitation will be 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Red Cross.
Services
- Rosary Tuesday, May 28, 2013
- Graveside Service Wednesday, May 29, 2013
REMEMBERING
Raul Penaloza
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June 3, 2013
Migdalia, we were deeply saddened to hear of Raul's passing. Our deepest condolences are with you and your family during this difficult time. Raul was such a beautiful person and a very dear friend to us. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
June 1, 2013
My condolances are with the family,Raul an true friend will be truly missed.I loved his friendship & a great person to be around with.Raul loved to work with all his friends at Liberty Mutual. Rest in peace my dear friend, I will not say good bye but till me meet again. Betty Duran Cruz
Debra Garza
May 30, 2013
Migdalia, may the Lord give you the strength to bear your great loss. My deepest heartfelt condolences to you, Armando and the rest of Raul's Family. May the Lord accept him into His loving arms and may Raul rest in peace.
May 29, 2013
My prayers are with the Penaloza family. May you find comfort in knowing he was a very nice and giving person. We worked together at Kelly AFB.
Della Guidry,
San Antonio,TX
Juan Vasquez
May 28, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Penaloza family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Raul and I worked at Kelly and we visited while at Robins AFB.
abel vidal
May 28, 2013
My condolence to the Penaloza family, he will be missed very much. Raul was a good friend
Pablo & Lucy Baez
May 28, 2013
May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time. Raul was always very kind and friendly everytime we ran into him. Blessings for the family.
James and Sophia Ward
May 28, 2013
Migdalia, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Juan & Mel Segura
May 28, 2013
Our condolences to Raul's family. May you rest in peace my friend.
Ricky V. Lopez
May 28, 2013
My Condolences to the Penaloza Family. Raul and I work together at Kelly AFB for many Years. Raul was a wonderful Person. Full of Life, And joy! He will be Greatly Missed "Que Dios Te Tenga En Sus Brazos" Mi Amigo
May 28, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Rest in Peace my friend. You will be missed.
The Hernandez Family, Pickerington, Ohio
Louie Barrientes
May 28, 2013
Raul. There are not enough words to express the sorrow of your untimely death. I will always remember you as a very good friend and a fellow horseman. May almighty God recieve you in his loving arms and we'll see each other again.
May 28, 2013
Migdalia, Our hearts are heavy with sadness, Raul was a wonderful person and good friend of our family. Our hearts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. May God hold you up in his merciful loving hands and give you comfort throughout this difficult time.
With all our love,
Julio and Gracie Ayala
Gene Gloria
May 28, 2013
Raulito, you will always remain in our hearts,you were trully an exceptional friend and co-worker.The memorable times we spent having breakfast at Tacos Martinez and at Mendez were trully some great times.Raul was always there to hear our stories from Kelly he enjoyed to hear all the jokes and remember some of the old timers that worked at Kelly ,Raul,was the type of person that you couldn't help but like his friendship and charisma .I always accepted him as my brother although he would call me Dad ,which I didn't mind at all.He was the type of person who would do anything for you and if he was your friend he was your friend for life .My condolences to Ms Migdalia Penaloza ,Armando and to the entire family ,it was always a joy to be around him whatever the occasion, and so my little Bro.I won't say Good Bye but until we meet again,Vaya con dios and keep a smile on you face ,con todo mi respecto...Gene M.Gloria
May 27, 2013
I will miss you Raulito, you were trully an exceptional friend and co-worker.The saturdays we spent at Tacos Martinez and at Mendez were trully memorable times .My condolences to Migdalia and Armando and to the entire Penaloza family,I want you to know that Raulito was like a brother to me always there when we wanted to share a problem ,a joke or just sharing all the memories from Kelly.It was a real shocker to me to hear from Ms.Penaloza that we had lost Raulito I was with him at Greg Chavez rosary just fifty-three days ago ,I know that Raulito is in a far better place enjoying all of his traditional music and dancing up a storm.Raulito,this is not good bye but until we meet again ,Vaya con Dios...Aya los vemos...Gene M.Gloria
Angel Torres-Reyes
May 27, 2013
There were never be enough words to say good bye to an old friend or I should say... a brother. Raul never met an stranger and was always in disposition to render a helping hand. His love for Salsa music matched equally to his devotion to his, wife, kids , friends and horse racing. As a Kelly AFB supervisor he was one of the few that people would actually loved to work for. A caring, loving, fair and spark of life are a few of the words than can describe him. Te echare de menos mi hermano pero se que tuvistes una gran vida en este mundo y tocastes en forma positive a muchas personas.'Un Bele para Cortijo y un Bele para Raul" Que se forme la fiesta en el cielo que ahi estara Raul hacienda coro y tirando sus pasitos al son de guaguanco...
Juan Rodriguez
May 27, 2013
Today, I am very sad to learn that my dear friend , Raul passed away. Raul and I were very good friends and I will miss him very much. My condolences for his wife and sons.
May 27, 2013
Raul and I work together/retired at Warner Robins AFB, Ga. He was a true friend and will be miss, My condolences to his loved ones.
Ruben C. Tellez
Helotes, Texas
May 26, 2013
Sonia and I had the pleasure of having known and worked with Raul for so many years. We would like to offer the Penaloza family our deepest condolences in this moment of sorrow from the Gallegos family. I was shocked when I found out early Friday morning of his passing. Raul was a good friend, a confidant, and the salt of the Earth. He will be missed for what he brought to bear on life and what he shared with those around him.
God bless and strengthen the Penaloza family in their hour of need – Arthur & Sonia Gallegos
Nereida Diaz Ortiz
May 26, 2013
Raul thank you so much for all you did for me and my family since meeting you in 1985. You adopted my dad, Abraham Diaz, as you own and maintained a friendship he will cherish forever. He was so happy he had the opportunity to speak with you at length on Saturday. Rest in peace my friend the world has lost a light. Nereida Diaz Ortiz
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