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Delia Shahan Obituary

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Delia F. Shahan born on November 6, 1930 in San Antonio, Texas entered into rest on July 19, 2012 at the age of 81 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. Shahan Sr. She is survived by her daughter Beatrice De La Pena; son, Edward L. Shahan Jr.; grandchildren, Christopher Lee Shahan, Michael David Shahan, Edward Louis Shahan III, Candice Brook Shahan; great grandchild, Beveny Ann Shahan; sisters, Gloria Sarabia, Mary Fuentes, Solia Fuentes; brothers, Florencio Fuentes, Juan Manuel Fuentes; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Alamo Funeral Chapels with a rosary to be held that evening at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Alamo Funeral Chapels with the interment to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Arrangements are with:


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Published by San Antonio Express-News from Jul. 22 to Jul. 25, 2012.

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Clarissa Rodriguez

July 24, 2012

Our prayers go out to your family in this time of sorrow. If you need anything, I am always there for you.

God bless you!

Christopher, Albert, Dora & Jacob Perez

Albert & Dora Perez

July 24, 2012

O Lord our God please send your angels to guide our beloved Delia to your heavily home, where she may find a home full of love in the company of her dearly departed friends and family. A place where she will find happiness, love, and rest in the peace of your holy light.

Thank you Lord for sharing Delia with us, she was a joy to everyone she knew, we love her; we will hold her smile and our happy memories of her in our hearts until we see each other again. Albert & Dora Perez

Sylvia Macias

July 23, 2012

Sending our condolences out to your family, our prayers are with you.
-Macias Family

Lewis Family

July 23, 2012

Bea & Edward,
Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. We are hoping that the wonderful memories of your mom will be a comfort to you both while you grieve this loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

With heartfelt sorrow,

Rose Ann Urrutia

July 23, 2012

Bea & Edward:
Our heartfelt love & prayers are with you'll. Mrs. Shahan thank you for all love & support & your delicous papa in your home on Olmos Dr.
Rest in Peace & until we met again God Bless.
Sincerly,
Rose Ann & Analisa

Vickie Narbaez

July 22, 2012

On behalf of the Valdez-Narbaez familes we would like to express our deepest condolences. Edward we love you and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Love you.

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