Patricio "Pat" Linares

He was born April 2, 1951 to Ofelia Linares and Richard Rejon and raised by Manuel and Eloisa Linares.

Pat was a proud and doting father and grandfather to his three daughters and six grandchildren. He was best known for his charisma and well-liked personality. He had a wealth of knowledge on many topics and was an expert firearms instructor. Pat’s sense of humor was always a source of laughter and he cherished his friendships. He had a deep love of music and motorcycles, making him a true connoisseur in both areas. Pat also had a deep appreciation for his Native American culture and often attended community pow-wows.

In his educational journey, Pat attended St. Henry’s Catholic School for his primary grades and later attended La Salle Catholic High School and graduated from Luther Burbank High School class of 1970. He furthered his education at San Antonio College.

Pat proudly served his country dedicating 4 years to the US Navy and an additional 24 years to the US Air Force Security Forces. He further continued his career serving the military as a federal civilian Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Instructor. He also served the community as a City of San Antonio Park Ranger, Bexar County Deputy Sheriff, Law Enforcement Officer for the town of Hollywood Park and for the Northside and San Antonio Independent School Districts. Upon retirement, he continued serving his community as a Range Master for Bexar County.

Outside of his professional life, Pat enjoyed spending time with his family and friends by hosting barbeques at his home. He also found relaxation in going for long motorcycle rides in the Texas hill country and listening to live music.

A funeral service will be held on January 12, 2024 beginning at 12:30 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas. Following the service, there will be a funeral procession to Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery for additional services including Full Military Honors, a Native American Tribute, and a Deacon Blessing. Afterwards, the procession will return to St. Pius for a Celebration of Life Memorial, where family and friends can come together to honor Pat’s life. Light refreshments will be served.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made to Guardians of the Children San Antonio, an organization the reflects Pat’s passion for keeping children safe and motorcycles. Donations can be made at https://gocsatx.com/

Patricio Linares is survived by his beloved children Julie Dominguez, Anna Lisa (CPT. Richard Rutowicz) and Theresa (MSG. F. Jason Smith), as well as his grandchildren Morghan (Donovan Luce), Ashlyn and Joshua Flanagin, Adelyn and Meredith Rutowicz, and Eason Smith. He is also survived by his former wife of many years and mother of his children, Linda Garcia-Linares, sister Amelia Cerda (Dan), brother Richard Rejon (Pearl), and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by grandparents Manuel and Eloisa Linares, parents Ofelia Linares and Richard Rejon, aunts Dora Moreno and Alicia Lerma, uncles Arturo Linares and Armando Linares, and cousin Armando Linares, Jr.

Patricio Linares will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. May his memory be a blessing to all whose lives he touched. Eternal rest grant unto him.