Rene B. De Winne

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. For many years he headed the Blue Santa program at St. Matthews Catholic Church, and was a faithful usher at their Saturday evening Mass. Rene was always supportive of ill parishioners, and never missed paying his respects to families of parishioners that had passed on. He enjoyed hunting for many, many years.

Rene was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Ernest De Winne, Sr.; and a step-granddaughter, Jacqueline Niemietz. He is survived by his children, Josephine Tippit and husband Dennis, Cecilia Thomas and husband Ronald, Rene De Winne, Jr, Bernadette De Winne, Camille De Winne and wife Laura, Janet Pircher and husband Robert, and Catherine Carruthers and husband Michael; 2 stepchildren, Diane Love and husband Mike, and Mark Purcell; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, George, Roland, and Albert De Winne; a sister, Madeline Nagy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A special thanks to Dr. Steven Bailey and VITAS Hospice for their wonderful care. Pallbearers will be Wayne De Winne, Gene Nagy, Gregory De Winne, Roland De Winne, Jr., Ronnie De Winne, and Jim Behnken.

In memory of Rene, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 291048, San Antonio, TX 78229, or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15186, Austin, TX 78761.