Wilfred Ignatz Rakowitz of San Antonio, Texas entered eternal rest on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at the age of 66, after a battle with cancer. He was born in Pleasanton, Texas on October 27, 1949, to parents, Alouis and Apolonia (Korus) Rakowitz, who preceded him in death. He grew up on a farm in the community of Las Gallinas, Texas.

Wilfred graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1967. After attending the University of Texas at Austin, he enjoyed a life-long career as a computer programmer and system analyst. Due to his illness, Wilfred retired from Randolph-Brooks FCU in 2012, after many years of service in the EDP department.

Wilfred is survived by brother, Herman Rakowitz; nieces, Angela Kovarovic (James), Charlene Doyle (Matthew), and Kimberly Briggs; and numerous cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 10th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. , with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Heritage Oaks Mortuary Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Name Catholic Church, San Antonio, on Monday, January 11th at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow at St. Joseph''s Catholic Cemetery, Las Gallinas, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, or another charity of one''s choice.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the Staff of Christus Sister Mary Hospice Center, and the staff of Ann''s Place Hospice Care in San Antonio for all of their great care and compassion. Please visit www.heritageoaksmortuary.com to leave personal condolences for the family.