Photo courtesy of Hillcrest Funeral Home Burial Park & Cremations - San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
May 18, 1979 – Apr 23, 2013
Dion Aaron Peña – Born May 18, 1979 went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2013 at the age of 33. Dion was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. He graduated from Robert E Lee High School in 1997 and passed his Real Estate test when he was 18 years old. He worked with his father at his company, Kingsland Properties. Dion went on to other sales positions and was currently employed by United-Bilt Homes as the manager of their Austin office. Dion was a hard worker and his first year at the Austin office was a record year. Dion loved and respected the people he worked with at United-Bilt Homes and was loved and respected in return. Dion was married for the last 10 years to his high school sweetheart, Crystal Cruz Peña. They were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Vivian Nicole Peña, on August 9, 2011. His beloved wife and beautiful daughter were the joy of his life. Dion was a wonderful and loyal husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He had a great sense of humor and was always a joy to be around. He loved music and played drums in the marching band at Lee. He was also self-taught on the piano and played keyboard in a band since high school with his buddy, Kenneth Garza. Dion was an avid and loyal Boston Red Sox fan. He loved to play baseball, basketball and golf. He loved the Lord and enjoyed meeting for breakfast bible studies with friends before work. Dion is also survived by his parents, Henry and Brenda Peña, brother Derek Peña, sister and brother-in-law, Erik and Amanda Garcia, nephews, Malachi and Jeremiah Garcia, father-in-law Gordon Mitchell and wife, Melinda, mother-in-law, Melanie Chadwell Mitchell, brother-in-law Travis Mitchell, sister-in-law Ashley Mitchell, his grandmother Dolores Seale, grandfather Enrique H Peña, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and so many very wonderful friends. He will be greatly missed by all.
A service to celebrate Dion's life will be held at Church of Acts, 9965 Kriewald Rd., San Antonio, TX at 11am Saturday, April 27, 2013. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make a donation to Vivian Peña's trust fund at http://www.youcaring.com/other/contributions-for-vivian-nicole.
Its been six long years. Dion was loved and still loved and missed by our family.
Until we see you again Dion, you remain in our memory and thoughts.
Aunt Norma
Norma Martinez
April 23, 2019 | San Antonio, TX | Family
To the Pena family, Henry Jr. and Brenda this is from your cousin Ludy, her husband Arnold and family we were greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Dion we just want to let you know that no amount of words will ease the pain and suffering but just to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family we love you and may God bless you and your family.
Arnold and Ludy Cruz
May 05, 2013 | Corpus Christi, TX
Henry, our prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you and your family.
Mary Holdforth
May 04, 2013 | Corpus Christi, TX
Dion, you were always the salesman, I use to love taking you with me when I had to sale cady or something for some kind of fundraiser for school. I would have you go to the door and knock and I would have them sold in no time! It is hard to wrap my head around the idea that your gone, but don't worry Your Mom, Dad, Derek, Amanda, Crystal and precious Vivian will be taken care of here. I love you, and miss you but will see you soon! Love Aunt Lori
Lori McIntyre
May 01, 2013 | Riverton, UT
To the family of Dion Pena. My husband and I met Dion in Austin, Tx through Arcelia and his handling of her home being built. He really made an impression on me through his work and his wonderful personality. May God give you strength at this difficult time.
Mary Estrada
April 30, 2013 | Austin, TX
Diana Gonzalez
April 29, 2013 | San Antonio, TX
Henry, my prayers are with you and your family at this time. Dion was a good man to work with and I was blessed to have known him. God Bless you and your family and may he hold you in his arms. Your Friend Tutti - Sylvia
Arthur Lopez
April 28, 2013 | San Antonio, TX
I will miss you very much good friend. You could play the heck out of the keys. At your memorial it was great to see sides of you that I didn't know and wasn't there for. I still can't believe you're gone.
My prayers to your family and especially Crystal and your little miracle Vivian. There's an army watching over them down here and we know you'll be looking down on them from above.
Phil, Jess & the Medina Family
April 28, 2013 | San Antonio, TX
Dear Brenda and Henry,
Words can not express the sadness in my heart when I found out about your beloved Son's passing this Saturday afternoon. The first thing that came to my heart was Absent from the Body, Present with THE LORD.
May GOD Bless all your Family.
Your friend and Brother in Christ,
David and Jeannie Hernandez,
Service Title Company
April 27, 2013