HENRY RANGEL OBITUARY
Henry Rangel Jr. was born in San Antonio, Texas on September 15, 1939 to Guadalupe and Henry Rangel, the eldest of six children. He went home to the Lord on April 22, 2022.
Henry met the love of his life, Rebecca Isabel Gutierrez, at Brackenridge High School, where they were both members of the class of 1958, and Henry a member of the ROTC.
They were married on June 4, 1961 at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. Over the years they welcomed four children; Denise Marie, Carla Ann, Michael Henry and John Matthew.
Henry graduated from St. Mary's University in 1964 with a Bachelor of Art's degree. Henry began working at Sunbeam Bakery where he developed the skills and passion for what became a lifelong career in sales. He then went to work for Dome Laboratories (Bayer Pharmaceuticals) where he excelled in the fields of sales and marketing. This job helped him develop the experience and connections that became valuable in launching his own business.
In 1980 Henry furthered his pharmaceutical career by opening Beta Dermaceuticals, where he and Rebecca grew the company. In an article written in the San Antonio Business Journal, published in 1997, he was quoted as saying "our value increases when I add an employee – I mean that." "They will be the ones that carry the company to the next level." His dedication and support for the people he worked with was incomparable.
Henry was also a member of the Professional Pharmaceutical Representatives Association of Bexar County. Every year Henry sponsored a deep-sea fishing trip to Port Aransas. He treasured the time on the boat with his employees, friends and family.
Henry and Rebecca were founding members of St. Matthew Catholic Church in 1968. Henry and Rebecca taught CCD classes, elementary through confirmation. Henry served on the Parish Council and Men's Club (Holy Name Society), serving as president for five years. He was an Usher and Eucharistic Minister. He was a Cub Master and served on the CYO board and happily coached multiple sports in which his children participated. Over the years, he coached hundreds of children.
Henry was instrumental in the Nun's Appreciation Dinner, hosting them with bingo and prizes, forever collecting donations for the Nun's prize pool. Henry was a member of Knights of Columbus, Council 4140, where he served several offices, including Grand Knight, and a recipient of the Archbishop Furey Award. In August of 1986, Henry was honored to be chosen Papal Knight of St. Gregory The Great.
Henry was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Rebecca Rangel, parents, Guadalupe and Henry Rangel, sisters, Diana Rangel-Duncan and Sister Rosemary Rangel, O.L.C., brothers-in-law, Domingo Delgado and Anthony Salsedo, parents-in-law, Consuelo and Fred Ramirez, and sister in-law, Mary Gutierrez-Ames.
Henry is survived by his four children, Denise Rangel (Michael Forman), Carla Cline (Robert), Michael Rangel (Dawn), John Rangel (Keisha); and nine beloved grandchildren, Ryan Fletcher Cline (Jessica Lynne), Christian Schaefer Cline, Garrett Andrew Cline, Ethan Michael Forman (Taylor Breann), Jeremy David Rangel (Fiancée Z'andra May), James Calvin Shedrock-Rangel, Dexter Matthew Shedrock-Rangel, Liam Nicholas Rangel and Avery Isabel Rangel, as well assisters Betty Delgado and Gloria Salsedo, brother Tony Rangel (Cindy), brother-in-law David Duncan, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his very special, devoted and constant companion, Carol Turner, a beautiful part of the family for the past ten years.
If you were blessed to know Henry, his positive and lasting impression will leave a loving mark on your heart forever.
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