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Deputy Timothy De La Fuente laid to rest Tuesday

Deputy De La Fuente died in late April at his home after becoming seriously ill. The Medical Examiner confirmed he died from complications from coronavirus.

SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County Deputy Timothy De La Fuente was laid to rest Tuesday.

Deputy De La Fuente died in late April at his home after becoming seriously ill. The Medical Examiner confirmed he died from complications from coronavirus. He served 27 years with the sheriff's office and was 53-years-old.

Sheriff Javier Salazar said in June that due to the nature of his death, there was a delay before he could be laid to rest. 

According to the BCSO Facebook page, the funeral procession will begin at 9 a.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South at 1700 SE Military Dr. The memorial service will be held at Community Bible Church at 2477 N Loop 1604 E.

"Social distancing measures will be implemented and we ask that you please bring your mask," they said in the post.

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