CONFIRMED: Luther Guadalupe Luera, Veteran, US Army, Vietnam (141-25) 1 Aug 25
1701 Austin Hwy
San Antonio, TX 78218
USA
US ARMY VETERAN – VIETNAM WAR
The family of Mr. Luther Guadalupe Luera, a US Army Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the services, and the LEO supported procession, and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Luther Guadalupe Luera, 75, of San Antonio, Texas was called home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2025, at his San Antonio residence after a short battle with cancer. Luther was born in San Diego, Texas to Manuel and Josefa Luera on January 6, 1950. Lou, as he was known to family and friends, graduated from Gregory Portland High School in 1968, before enlisting in the U.S Army during the Vietnam War with the 101st Airborne Division, achieving the rank of sergeant while serving in theater. Following his honorable discharge in 1971, he enrolled at Texas A&I University in Kingsville graduating with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He then began a 30-year career with Southwestern Bell (later AT&T), retiring as a Senior Project Manager in 2009.
Luther is preceded in death by his parents, Manuela and Josefa Luera, brother Cesario Bela, sisters Micaela Fuentes and Nancy Gonzalez. He is survived by his children Lou Daniel (Betty) and Marcia, his grandchildren Abby and Alex, siblings Lloyd (Idalia) Luera and Janie (Tony) Arrendondo, numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of lifelong childhood friends and fraternity service brothers.
Lou was an independent, strong-willed, and exuberant servant leader loved by many. In retirement, he continued to serve the community via his active involvement with Veterans of Foreign Wars Local Post 76 and his alumni fraternity association, Phi Kappa Theta. With both organizations, he offered his boots-on-the-ground service and know-how to generate awareness, increase community service, and raise member participation via various projects such as the PKT’s undergraduate scholarships and grants fundraising respectively. He often rose to the call to participate in various social and charitable causes around town such as the annual MLK parade, and events of national attention such as the call for veterans to join the Standing Rock demonstrations in North Dakota in 2016.
Always active, Lou immersed himself in countless projects. Lou enjoyed woodworking, home improvement projects, horticulture, estate sales and travel. He often collected items to repair and repurpose as gifts to charitable causes. He was an avid movie collector who looked forward to his weekend DIY projects, whether they were at home in his backyard or at his lake retreat in Streetman, Texas.
Lou will be dearly missed by all whose lives he touched, family, friends, co-workers, and fraternity brothers.
WEATHER: Hi 92 / Lo 78, 0 % Chance of Rain, 81 % Humidity, Wind: 4 mph SSE
REQUESTOR: Johnny G. Sandoval, Family SPOX
STAGING: 11:00 am, Friday, August 1, 2025
Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Park
1701 Austin Highway
San Antonio, Texas 78218
https://goo.gl/maps/fmSuvQiox3p
BRIEFING: 11:15 am
SERVICE: 12:00 pm
Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Park – Mausoleum # 2
1701 Austin Highway
San Antonio, Texas 78218
https://goo.gl/maps/fmSuvQiox3p
KSU: 1:00 pm (Semper Gumby)
INTERMENT: 1:30 pm – Shelter #3 (Call to Verify)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/kQ68VALuUAptXpgS9
RC: Lisa “Fancy Pants” Menard
pgr.lisamenard@gmail.com
FC: Alice “Cake Lady” Wagener
hwagener@sbcglobal.net
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a Flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.
Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers