Raymond Ancira Sr, 34, husband of Valorie Alvarado, went to be with our Lord on December 6, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on September 21, 1989, in San Antonio, Texas.

Raymond was a man guided in life by his love and dedication to his family. He is forever remembered as a husband who placed the needs of his wife above his own. A father who was supportive and present in his children's lives. A brother and son who would constantly provide encouragement and guidance. He was dedicated to his passion and loved to collect shoes and items from the supreme brand. He enjoyed spending time playing pool, listening to music and was an inspirational person to be around because of his magnetic personality. His passing leaves a void we fill with remembered joy. Through our faith we know one day we will all be reunited once again, until that days comes he will be remembered always.

Raymond entered unto eternal rest together with his son Raymond Alexander Ancira Jr and they are preceded in death by his grandparents, Antonio and LouAnn Castro.

Family members include his wife of 16 years, Valorie Alvarado; children, Harlow Kataleya Ancira, Leo Reign Ancira and Jamison Bleu Ancira; siblings, Felicia Yvette (David) Gonzales, Robert Anthony Ancira Jr (Jenny Ramos) and Jacob Anthony Sanchez; mother, Grace B. (Victor) Ancira; father, Robert Anthony Ancira Sr; brother-in-laws, Robert Anthony Alvarado and Roy Alvarado; nephews, David Gonzales Jr, Robert Noel Ancira, Ezekiel Robert Ancira and Ayden Anthony Alvarado; nieces, Rosalie Yvette Gonzales, Mariah Cassidy Ancira, Valerie Ann Ancira and Jazmine Diamond Ancira; in addition to numerous extended family members and friends.

The family will receive guests on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Castillo Funeral Home from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm for visitation and at 6:00 pm for a Rosary Service.

A funeral mass will be conducted on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 10:00 am in San Juan de Los Lagos Catholic Church. Burial will follow mass will a graveside service at San Fernando Cemetery III.

Raymond did not have to enter the gates of heaven alone; he had his first-born son right by his side: www.castillofuneralhome.com/obituary/raymond-ancira-jr