SGM Joseph Robert Paciencia Retired US Army, age 67 passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021in San Antonio,Texas. Joseph was born November 11, 1953 in Ancon, Panamá, Panama to Robert and Frances Robles Paciencia.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Frances Paciencia, his daughter, Frances Paciencia, and his son, Joseph Robert Paciencia Jr.
A year after graduating high school, he married Diane and enlisted in the US Army. Joe and his family were stationed in Germany 5 times, as well as Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, Texas, and Italy. Germany was always his favorite place. He participated in military humanitarian relief operations for Hurricane Andrew and in Somalia. His last assignment was San Antonio, TX where he retired after 30 years of military service. In 2006, he and Diane opened an awards, trophy, and military shop called “Pipes Dreams” in memory of their son. Joe was a Dallas Cowboys and San Antonio Spurs Fan. He also enjoyed collecting sports memorabilia.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Diane Paciencia; daughter, Natasha Paciencia; step-mother, Janie Paciencia; grandchildren, Desmond Ward and Tierra Ward; sister, Irene Gibson and husband Carl; brother, Robert Paciencia Jr. and wife Terry; nieces and nephews, Brandy Paciencia, Kyle Paciencia, Tyler Paciencia, Crystal Perez, Shannon Gibson and Dustin Gibson; numerous great nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Joseph will be held Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78238. A graveside service will occur Friday, November 26, 2021 at 9:30 AM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX 78209 with full U.S. Army military honors.
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