He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WW II. He married Mary Louise Botello on May 11, 1952, together they would raise a family of 5 children in San Antonio, Texas.
He is preceded in death by parents - Alvina and Juan Tapia; sisters - Mary Gutierrez, Eloisa Morales and Elena Vargas; brothers - Henry Tapia, Gilbert Tapia, Benny Tapia, Raul Tapia and Mike Tapia. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Mary Louise Tapia, Son - Robert Tapia; Daughters - Viola Hunt, Dora Dennis (George), Norma Garcia (Roland), Bertha Saucedo (Marty) Grandchildren - Nathan Hunt, Michelle Garcia, Quinton Saucedo, Leah Saucedo; Great grandchild - Keegan Hunt, Brother - Frank Tapia(Diana) and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family is receiving friends on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 6:00 pm at the funeral home. Reciting the Rosary will commence at 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at Blessed Sacrament
Catholic Church, 600 Oblate Drive on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 10:00 am. Graveside services with Military Honors are private.
Expressions of sympathy and online condolences may be offered to the family by signing their online guestbook at: www.sunsetnorthfuneralhome.com
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