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Fannie Rae Shapiro
Fannie Rae (Rae) Shapiro, age 85, died early Saturday morning in San Antonio, Texas after a brief illness. Rae was born and raised in San Antonio, April 21, 1935, to Joe and Goldie Shapiro and was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved step-mother, Lillian Shapiro; and her three sisters, Edith Mantinband, Bernice Vejans, and Leah Maze. She was a graduate Thomas Jefferson High School and a longtime Civil Service office manager at Lackland Air Force Base Wilford Hall Medical Facility. She enjoyed playing Maj Jong in her retirement years. She was very proud to have gone back to college as an adult and graduated in 1978 with her Bachelor's degree in Sociology. Although she had no children of her own, Rae was a beloved member of an extended family and is survived by her nephews and nieces: Marc Maze, Gary Maze (Linda), Lawrence Maze (Arlene); Gail Solomon (Robert), Roslyn Hager (Alan Buck), Lora Ann Gerson (Steve); Shmuel Mantinband (Sharon), Yehoshua Mantinband (Hadassah), Monti Mantinband, Golda Cohen (David), and Yosef Mantinband (Ophera), and their children. GRAVESIDE SERVICE (limited attendance due to COVID-19) TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2020 2:45 P.M. AGUDAS ACHIM MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY 1727 AUSTIN HWY. We ask friends who wish they could be present to view the recording of the service below: <iframe width="100%" style="margin: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" height="100%" scrolling="yes" align="middle" frameborder="no" allowfullscreen src="https://admin.mediafusionapp.com/_live/embedPlayer.php?contentId=86580" name="frame1"></iframe> In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Agudas Achim Torah Fund.April 21, 1935 - August 22, 202004/21/193508/22/2020
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Porter Loring Mortuaries
August 31, 2020
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Mary Trevino, Coworker
August 31, 2020
"My most sincere condolences to Rae's family. Rae was Wilford Hall's go-to person whenever there was a vacancy throughout the hospital. She became a "fixture" at "Big Willie" like my friend Irma. The pillars of Wilford Hall. She was always pleasant and helpful to me and ... Continue Reading
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Irma Stewart, Coworker
August 31, 2020
"So very sorry to hear about Rae's passing. I knew Rae when I worked with her at Wilford Hall and we always talked about whether she had been there longer or I had, I retired in Apr 2010 after a little over 49 years. She was always very helpful when I had a Resource Mana... Continue Reading
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Porter Loring Mortuaries
August 27, 2020
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Eve Panzer
August 26, 2020
'So saddened to hear of Fannie Rae's passing! She, along with all of the Shapiro family and their extended family, were so warm and welcoming to me when I became a part of their mishpacha as a member of the Panzer clan.'
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Ellen and Mark Sadovsky, Friend
August 25, 2020
'Sorry to hear about Rae's passing. She, along with her sisters were such a nice group of ladies. She will be missed.'
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Madison Renee Rivera, Family
August 25, 2020
'Mimasita will always be a part of my heart....I will miss the time and love she shared with me.'
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Jo Rivera, Family
August 25, 2020
'Mimasita will forever be a part of our history, memories and hearts....Her smile and energy will be missed.'
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Connie Orr, Classmate
August 24, 2020
'I sat next to her in both junior high and high school and she was a very lovely person. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. She will be fondly remembered.
Connie L. Orr'
Connie L. Orr'
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Patricia Jackson Smith, Classmate
August 24, 2020
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Francille Shaw, Friend
August 24, 2020
'In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.'
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