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Manuel Vara Obituary
Manuel C. Vara was born January 25, 1925 in San Antonio, Texas. He passed away peacefully with family and friends by his side at his home Friday, September 9th, he was 86 years old. After graduating high school from Fox Tech he volunteered to enter into the United States Army during World War II and served 2 ½ years in the Pacific Theatre till the war's end. After an honorable discharge from the service he married the girl of his dreams, Mary Anne in May 1949. They were married 58 years, had three sons, six grandchildren, and one great grandson. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 31 years rising to the position of Postmaster. After retirement from the U.S. Postal Service, he worked at the Bexar County Courthouse as the Bexar County Mental Health Officer. Manuel enjoyed the outdoors, dancing with Mary Anne, visits with friends and meeting new people. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed "Compadres" at Mi Tierra, affectionately known as the "Snake Pit" gang. In 1982 he was elected Mayor of Grey Forest. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Anne; his sisters Alicia and Fela; his brother's Rudy, Salvador, Hector and Joe. He is survived by his three sons, Manuel A. Vara, wife Eileen, Edward A. Vara, wife Corine, Mark A. Vara, wife Susan. Grandchildren Kerith A. Stanton (Cody), Christina M. Vara (Matt), Sara Anne Busti (Joe), Ashley M. Vara, Tyler C. Vara, Mikaela M. Vara. Great grandson Aiden R. Busti. His brother Gilbert Vara Sr., sisters-in-law, Dolores Villarreal, Henrietta Vara, Alicia Vara, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would also like to offer a special thanks to Dr. Jerald Winakur, his nurse Allison and the loving and caring staff of Vitas Hospice, as well as a special thanks to those who cared for him after his wife's death: Nancy Benitez, Aida Mellard, and Carmen Gomez. Finally, we express to God our thanks and gratitude to the residents and staff of Villa de San Antonio for making our dad's final year on earth, one that was filled with grace and peace. Visitation will begin Thursday at 5:30 P.M. in The Angelus Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be offered Friday at 10:30 A.M. at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery No. 2 with military honors. Condolences may be sent to the Vara family at www.theangelusfuneralhome.com Arrangements by:
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Memories and Condolences
for Manuel Vara
Janice Granieri Hobbs
September 7, 2024
Mr. Vara was such a gentle soul. My family and I knew Mr. Vara when he worked at the postal station on Fredericksburg Rd. long before he came to the County Clerks office. Your Dad was a real jewel. May he rest in peace.....Janice Granieri Hobbs
Susan Flores
September 10, 2019
Dear Vara Family
On this 1st of many death anniversaries may you come to know more of the peace and joy your wonderful father is knowing. May Jesus bless you all. How great to have known your Dad! Sincerely, Susan Flores Crissy
Mary Munguia Perales
September 19, 2011
Vara Family - Mr. Vara was one of my Dad's very dearest friends and it is with very fond memories that I remember Mr. Vara. He was a very special person who always had a kind word to say, and always a very patient and loving human being. My deepest sympathy to all the family.
Carol Morgan
September 15, 2011
Memories of a life shared heal the heart. Hold onto those memories and celebrate a life well lived.
Virginia Van Steenberg
September 15, 2011
Manuel, I was sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was a valued and respected neighbor in Grey Forest. Please extend our condolences to your family.
September 15, 2011
Vara Family - He definitely was a very loving person. He will be missed very much. Lovely memories of the help he gave to our family during the time of our crises due to an accident. He will always be in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Rita Fuentes Sicina & Larry Sicina
Eva Vigil
September 15, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about your dad he was an excellent man. I am to had the privelge of working with him for 10 years at the Bexar County Courthouse in the Mental Health Dept. He was funny full of life just great to work with. He well be deeply missed. Eva
September 15, 2011
To the Vara family - Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts and prayers from afar. We remember your Dad with great admiration. Hugs,
Gloria & Kiko Robledo, Texas City, Tx
Martha Salame
September 15, 2011
Of all the supervisors I've work with no one can ever come close to Mr. Vara I learned so much from him. He lived such a wonderful life,full of love and people who enjoyed his company at the courthouse. Marty
Cindy Vara-Leija
September 14, 2011
I will miss your beautiful smile and that twinkle in your eye especially after teasing me. Thank you for being such a wonderful role model for your nieces & nephews. I love you much!
Susan Flores Crissy
September 14, 2011
Dear Vara Family,
While working at Bexar County I met your Dad. A prince of a man, and always going out of his way to assist in enabling those to a better life that could not be done by themselves. I pray God's deepest comfrot upon you. May you extend his sense of caring in your lives. Sincerely, Susan Flores Crissy
Accoldade Home Care
September 14, 2011
We had the privilege of taking care of Mr Vara, for a time. Please accept our most sincere condolences on your loss.
Jacquie Brennan
September 13, 2011
What an amazing life Uncle Manuel had, with the greatest of blessings -- a loving and devoted family.
Wayne Parker
September 13, 2011
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. As we believe remember that in death there is life and your dad will be waiting to greet you again in a better place. I will keep all of you in my prayers!
Janice Hobbs
September 13, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the Manuel Vara family. We have lost a jewel of a person. My Mom Rose Granata Granieri went to school with Manuel at Tech and he worked at our subpostal station for years and then I worked with him at the courthouse. We all should live our life as beautiful as he did. He will be greatly missed. Janice Granieri Hobbs and Richard and Rose Granata Granieri and Johnny
Paul Neuhoff
September 13, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about the death of your father. I pray that memories of the good times will be a comfort to you while you grieve this loss. Know that I’m keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
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