Photo courtesy of Angelus Funeral Home - San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas
ONOFRE SERNA, JR. 60 passed peacefully on January 21, 2021 at Baptist hospital in San Antonio, TX.
He was born on June 21, 1960 to Onofre, Sr. and Eloisa Contreras Serna in Laredo, TX. There he attended Hebbronville High School and continued his Law Enforcement education at the San Antonio Police Academy graduating in 1985.
Officer Serna served proudly with the Jim Hogg Sheriff’s Office, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and finally with the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) where he spent the next thirty-five years from January 15, 1985 to January 21, 2021. He was also awarded the Purple Heart and Life Saving Medals.
His early years on the force began with patrolling various areas of San Antonio to include downtown Foot Patrol and the Bike Patrol section. Officer Onofre Serna, Jr loved protecting the streets of downtown San Antonio as well as serving as an off-duty officer at the Riverwalk Mall. The incredible friendships formed with merchants and trust that the people felt was rewarding. His dedication to his duty was highly recognized by his peers and people who came into his life. A father figure, jokester, brother, cousin, friend, and loving husband were the hallmarks that encompass his life.
He was a Martial Arts Instructor who taught at the West Side YMCA. He was a member of the American Fighting Arts Association whereby his participation awarded him a Master Certificate of Instruction.
He is survived by his Loving wife, Tysralynn Leilehua Kupahu Serna; Father, Onofre Serna, Sr.; Brothers and their spouses, Rumaldo (Cynthia) Serna, Servando (Sandra) Serna, Ignacio Serna (Marisa Perez); Sister, Maria Isabel Serna; Aunt, Sylvia Ballesteros; Nephews/Nieces: Frances Cuellar, Jennifer Ramirez, Ramiro Serna, Kassandra Serna, Julian Serna, and Alexis De Leon.
FUNERAL SERVICES
The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 30th on a rotating basis
from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. in The Angelus Funeral Home Chapel,
Maximum chapel capacity is 75 persons.
Due to current regulations, the funeral service will be held privately.
We thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
For those unable to attend, please sign the online guestbook.
Read MoreI had the opportunity to be one of Onofre’s foot patrol partners. He was my foot patrol partner, my friend, I was sudden to hear if his passing. He was a good man.
Floyd Andrew Sanson
March 24, 2021 | Coworker
Officer Serena was a brave first responder always prepared to spring into action. His dedication to public service was beyond reproach. He was also known downtown and was well respected amongst all who knew him. Thank you for helping me with that personal matter. I will never forget how you didn't hesitate to help me. I would always pass through the mall where I know I would see you and so we could talk a bit. Godspeed Serna. You're a good man who I considered a friend.
Richard Escoto
March 15, 2021 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
Rest in Peace Brother...and thanks for your service in our Blue Family
Henry Brown
February 02, 2021 | Coworker
I met Onofre back in the 1980's while working for BCSO great Officer and a great person you will be greatly missed
Louis Reyna
February 01, 2021 | San Antonio, TX | Coworker
My heart goes out to him, his wife and his family. I am going to remember every story, laughter, sadness, and everyone I got to meet. And I know how excited about where he was today in life( married and in love). Serna, you well be missed but never forgotten. You were my best friend and I am very proud of you, And out the years of story I remember. The best one was the day him and his wife became one. I know in everyone you know, you will always be in there heart. I love you Serna, you...
Linda Cantu
February 01, 2021 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
Sweet sweet man, you will be missed. I have always loved you for you friendship & kindness. Continue to watch over me from heaven.
Brenda Ingram
January 31, 2021 | SAN ANTONIO, TX
Big O! You are the best and will be sorely missed. Great Police Officer, Great Friend, Great Person. We will miss you standing in front of our store at Rivercenter Mall, our conversations, your company, etc. San Antonio took a huge hit the day you left us. You were a fixture in our community. Our condolences to the Serna family. We will be praying for you. Ralph Dittmeier and the Planet Wireless crew.
Ralph Dittmeier
January 31, 2021 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
Rest in peace .
Jose and Gloria Ocampo
January 31, 2021 | Coworker
I met Officer Serna many years ago at Baptist Medical Center when I was a brand new nurse. He always made a point to stop and chat for a while whenever he had to come up to our ICU, and I always enjoyed seeing him and catching up. He always made me laugh and gave me a hard time about something. It breaks my heart that he passed here with us, but I hope he knows he was surrounded by friends. I want to say to his wife, I never met you but he spoke so dearly of you and I know how much he was...
Michelle Busch
January 31, 2021 | Friend
