Michael Medina, age 54, was called to Heaven to unite with his father Mr. Manuel Medina, Sr., on Thursday December 30 ^th , 2021.

He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Mrs. Sandra S. Medina, daughter Jillian Medina, and sons Jonathan Ybañez, Justin (Josie) Ybañez, grandchildren Layla, Aryel, and Jericho Ybañez, his mother Angelita L. Medina, sister Maria Medina, and twin brother Manuel (Debra) Medina, Jr.

Michael was born and raised in San Antonio, TX, and is an alumnus of Thomas A. Edison High School, Class of 1985. Immediately following high school, Michael Medina proudly served his country in the United States Navy oboard the U.S.S. Midway, U.S.S. Mount Hood, and in SIMA Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.  While in the U.S. Navy, he was awarded several medals and commendations such as: the National Defense Service Medal; Second Good Conduct Medal- for period ending 07May1993; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2 ^nd Award); Southwest Asia Service medal (2 ^nd award); and the Navy Unit Commendation. Michael was honorably discharged from the Navy, in 1993.

Michael Medina lived his life to the absolute fullest.  Always laughing and always donning the most welcoming smile, he showed everyone around him love, warmth, and compassion.

He would say he truly cherished every ounce of life, every minute of the 54 years he walked this earth.  He will forever be the guardian angel to his beautiful daughter Jillian, continuing to keep her in his arms from afar.  He is also an angel there for all of us. Our angel who is resting peacefully and patiently, until the day comes that we will be blessed to see him again.

Services for Michael Medina

Wednesday, January 19 ^th , 2022:
Viewing will be held at Castillo Funeral Home, 520 N General McMullen Drive, San Antonio, TX 78228, at 3:30pm CST to 8:00pm CST, with a Rosary recitation at 6:00pm CST.
Visiting Services at Castillo Funeral home will conclude at 8:00pm, on Wednesday evening.

Thursday, January 20 ^th , 2022:
Final viewing will be available from 8:00am to 9:00am CST.
Funeral procession will depart Castillo Funeral Home at 9:00am and arrive at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower, 1715 N. Zarzamora St., 78201.
Mass service will start at 9:30am CST.
Internment will take place at 11:00am CST, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery; 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209.

Honorary Pallbearers: Michael Ray Cervantes, Alfred Gonzalez, Gregory Orr, Joaquin Guzman, John Arredondo, Kevin Ramirez, Mark Ramos, Miguel Garcia

Per latest CDC, all those attending services will be asked to wear face coverings and follow social distancing guidelines.

Favorite Prayer "Psalm 23":
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.