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ONOFRE SERNA Obituary
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 at www.theangelusfuneralhome.com Arrangements by:
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Memories and Condolences
for ONOFRE SERNA
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Floyd Andrew Sanson
March 24, 2021
I 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.
Richard Escoto
March 15, 2021
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.
Henry Brown
February 2, 2021
Rest in Peace Brother...and thanks for your service in our Blue Family
Louis Reyna
February 1, 2021
I met Onofre back in the 1980's while working for BCSO great Officer and a great person you will be greatly missed
Linda Cantu
February 1, 2021
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 were my best friend and I will always see you as my best friend and a father.
Brenda Ingram
January 31, 2021
Sweet sweet man, you will be missed. I have always loved you for you friendship & kindness. Continue to watch over me from heaven.
Ralph Dittmeier
January 31, 2021
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.
Jose and Gloria Ocampo
January 31, 2021
Rest in peace .
Michelle Busch
January 31, 2021
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 looking forward to his retirement and spending time together. I send you all my love and condolences and I wish he was still here with you to enjoy the future. You will be in my prayers always.
Adrianna Fernandez
January 30, 2021
Mr. Officer Serna u will truely be missed and i am so glad i had the pleasure of meeting you at Rivercenter Mall at planet wireless being our security guard and meeting ur wonderful family every time you came to visit us. May you rest easy my friend. we love you, and i will cherish all your wonderful memories. Thank you for everything♥
Nora Santos
January 30, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Serna family. Prayers for the family. May he RIP.
Ben M. Sifuentes, Jr.
January 30, 2021
Onofre, you gave your heart and soul to our community and taught many life lessons to those you touched.
Johnny Molina
January 30, 2021
Rest in peace dear friend.
Erik Doyle
January 30, 2021
Proud to have known you, Rest In Peace
Mark Collins
January 29, 2021
Officer Serna is known to me from the work he did in and around my hospital. Having served with SAPD for so many years and remaining one of the Nicest People I have ever met, speaks volumes to his character.
When I saw him last, he was walking towards me in a jovial conversation with my staff. Thats how I will always remember you Sir. You Will Be Missed...
Respectfully,
Mark Collins HO RN
Sylvia Soria
January 29, 2021
Rest In Peace my friend
Noel Olivarez
January 29, 2021
Onofre, a friend, coworker, and Awesome Man I had the pleasure of knowing and working with during my early days with the Bexar County Sheriff's Department, your sense of humor was always welcome in an otherwise dreary work place, although Onofre moved on to work with SAPD, he was never forgotten by me, and I was always happy to see him from time to time to share his Hilarious stories with me, you will be missed by All who new you Brother, HOPE to see you in Heaven one day where we can catch up..
Retired Deputy Criminal Warrants Division Bexar County Sheriff's Department
NOEL OLIVAREZ
Deputy Constable Daryl Pct#4 Martinez
January 29, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I want to thank you for all you did as My sons instructor in Martial arts he was only 3/4 years old at the time. He is now 18 years old and he sends his condolences to your family. A few years after that we met while you’re working your part-time gig at Dillard‘s downtown. I would never forget what you’ve told me,” Follow your dreams, pursue your career.” 15 years later I am still in law-enforcement. You were a big part of our life once again we greatly appreciate you! RIP brother in blue!♂
Arnoldo Longoria
January 29, 2021
I am with a heavy heart since learning of your passing. But I can only picture your big smile & even bigger laugh growing up in our beautiful Hebbronville. You are a hero and friend to many. I pray all that all who know you find peace in our hearts. . .'nos vemos en el mas aya y que descanses en paz'
Larry Dixon
January 29, 2021
I've known Serna for many years. First met him at the old PD headquarters working dogwatch. He worked downtown District 2120 for years. What a character. The last time I saw him I asked when he was going to retire. He said "retire, he was having too much fun". That was him. Always kidding around but one heck of an officer when he had to be. RIP Serna. We will all miss you.
Ernestina Barrera
January 29, 2021
My sincere condolences to his family we all new him as SERNA and he new all of us by name he was downtown foot patrol I was 16 then in 1988- 1993 he encouraged us to stay in school and he would encourage us all to make better choices in life and be stern with us when he needed to be he was always there when we need to talk he watch us all make bad choices and tell us how we could do better I will always Remember him as one of the good guys that never asked anything in return just for us to be good he say ❤ Stay out of trouble ! I pray for him to Rip and for God to ease your pain God bless you all
Anita Cook Roberson
January 29, 2021
I met Onofre when we moved to Hebbronville. He went to school with my older sisters then he went to work with my father in the oil field for Davis drilling. He would come over and eat dinner with us often.
The Serna family lost a great soul.
Rest In Peace Onofre.
Thank you for your service
Nalani Keopuhiwa
January 29, 2021
Thank you Lord for the blessing of my causin. Rest in peace, missing you..
Ramiro Garcia
January 29, 2021
You will be missed my friend and legend
Roberto and Patricia Almaraz
January 29, 2021
Our sincere condolences to the Serna family, who were our childhood friends and more like our family. May Onofre Jr. Rest In Peace and still keep watching over us. Thank you for your serviceRest easy my friend✝✝✝
Cindia Morales sanchez
January 29, 2021
We will like to send my deepest sympathy condolences to my family Serna Tio and cuz and wife very sorry to loss you .my heart goes to all of you Tio and Serna family.
Samuel
January 29, 2021
Until we meet again Classmate and brother in Blue. Rest In Peace. Samuel Torres Jr.
Melissa Valadez Baker
January 29, 2021
I will always cherish our friend ship
Ono you were always there to lean on.
My condolences to family
Peace be with you
Roland Farias
January 28, 2021
My condolences to the Serna family. I got to know Onofre when I worked at Dillards Rivercenter. He was a great guy to talk to and he spoke highly of his upbringing in Hebbronville. RIP, my friend.
Terri Sralla
January 28, 2021
My heart hurts knowing I'll never get to hug you again. It was a pleasure knowing you. I was so happy when you told me you got married and you were so proud. I will miss seeing you at the hospital. May you rest in peace.
My prayers and condolences to your family may they find peace in their memories of you.
Ken Curts
January 28, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Leo Horton
January 28, 2021
You served the citizens very well over many years in Law Enforcement. May you forever rest peacefully in the arms of the Lord.
David Garza
January 28, 2021
On behalf of the entire Fine Arts Department at Laredo ISD, we would like to extend our sincere condolences to Officer Serna and his entire family. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family during this very difficult time.
David Garza - Director for Fine Arts Laredo ISD
Jennifer Gonzalez
January 28, 2021
Rest in peace Officer Serna, you will be greatly be missed. My condolences to his wife and family.
Liz Barrera
January 28, 2021
Blessed are the peace makers for they shall be called the children of God. Onofre, A True Brother In Blue That Choose To dedicate his Life to The Badge. To His Loved Ones, Brothers & Sisters In Blue and The Many Lives He Touched, Know He Made a Difference! Missed & Never Forgotten, May He now Rest In Peace.
John Hardwick
January 28, 2021
I did not know him. I have worked with Rumaldo and Cindy Serna for many years.
They and their immediate family are dedicated to our Catholic Faith, therefore I know they are in good
hands. They are sad now but will always have great memories of Rumaldo's brother. I will pray for his soul
and the living relatives that their pain will soon be replaced with fond memories and that they will all be closer
as a family.
Ellen Gonzales
January 28, 2021
I always remember, while working with him at Dillard's, he always had a joke to tell. He liked to make us laugh. Prayers for his family.
John Beck
January 28, 2021
Good man stootup for what's right !!!
RIP Mr
Nora Mendiola
January 27, 2021
My condolences to the Serna Family. I worked with Onofre at Dillards. He was an understanding and caring person. Onofre was a good friend and he will be missed.
Joyce Pena
January 27, 2021
Rest In Peace Sir! Your fellow officers will take your watch! I will always cherish the times we worked together! You will be missed and never forgotten
Edward Esparza
January 27, 2021
Blessed are the peace makers for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9 My deepest sympathy to the Serna family. I met Onofre while working at VIA transit. He was a person that always greeted you with a smile. He was a good friend. It was an honor to have known him. God bless
Jackie Gonzales
January 27, 2021
Our condolences to the family
Nora Rodriguez
January 27, 2021
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Glenette Heart
January 27, 2021
Prayers to the entire Serna Family
Tina Mireles
January 27, 2021
You will truely be missed by me. Rest in Peace.
Rachel Guerrero
January 27, 2021
Serna was truly a special person. I knew him as a nurse in downtown San Antonio. If Serna showed up, there’d be no problems. He has such a presence, people responded without him even saying a word. Highly respected. It breaks my heart to hear of his passing, I wish I had seen him more recently. I will truly cherish all our talks over the years. My deepest condolences to his wife and family. Such a loss to SAPD. Will miss you Serna!
Onofre Serna
January 27, 2021
I love you dad, always have, and always will. Until we meet again. Rest In Peace Dad! Love, Onofre Gabriel Serna and Brandy Dixon
Benito Gonzalez
January 27, 2021
Rest in peace dear friend, and Fellow SouthTexas brother. We will miss you and positive radiance that you always brought.
January 27, 2021
Rest In Peace
Eva Curts
January 27, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort, may all the prayers, love and support help you through these toughs days. ~ hugs Eva Curts
Christopher Jones
January 26, 2021
I knew Officer Serna very well! He served as a devoted member of the Security staff, working off-duty at the Shops at Rivercenter Mall and like many have stated, he loved helping others and just was a joy to be around and know. He always went out of his way to help those who needed and required his services and expertise. I will truly miss him and on behalf of the entire Security Department at The Shops at Rivercenter, we thank Officer Serna for a "job well done"! Thank you to his devoted wife and family for sharing him with us! He will be truly missed! Thank you and God Bless!
My deepest condolences go out to his many friends and family.
With Regards, Christopher Jones
Director of Security
Shops at Rivercenter Mall
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