More than two years after her husband became the first Bexar County Sheriff’s deputy to die of complications from COVID-19, Pauline Pezina De La Fuente continues a drawn out legal battle for his county death benefits.

Family and friends of Bexar County Sheriff’s Deputy Timothy De La Fuente gathered at Converse First Baptist Church to remember and honor him Friday morning on the anniversary of his death.

SAN ANTONIO A memorial service will take place Tuesday for a deputy who passed away after contracting COVID-19. Sheriffs Deputy Timothy De La Fuente, 53, died on April 30. According to a statement from BCSO, the procession is tentatively scheduled to depart at 9:00 a.m. from Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, located at 1700 SE Military Dr. The memorial service will be livestreamed in this article. The schedule is as follows:9:00 a.m. Procession from Mission Park South, 1700 SE Military Dr.10:00 a.m. Memorial service at Community Bible Church, 2477 N. Loop 1604 E.11:00 a.m. Committal Service at Community Bible ChurchRelated: Visitation service on Wednesday for Deputy Timothy De La Fuente

SAN ANTONIO A memorial service will take place Tuesday for a deputy who passed away after contracting COVID-19. Sheriffs Deputy Timothy De La Fuente, 53, died on April 30. He was assigned to the detention bureau and had been with BCSO for 27 years. The memorial service will be livestreamed on KSAT.com. The schedule is as follows:9:00 a.m. Procession from Mission Park South, 1700 SE Military Dr.10:00 a.m. Memorial service at Community Bible Church, 2477 N. Loop 1604 E.11:00 a.m. Committal Service at Community Bible ChurchRelated: Visitation service on Wednesday for Deputy Timothy De La Fuente

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio veterans hospital has confirmed it has admitted 18 patients with COVID-19 as of Friday, according to the VA.Officials said Friday that the South Texas Veterans Health Care System has reported the highest number of COVID-19 patients in the VA Health Care System. The 18 coronavirus inpatients in the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital are in stable condition, officials said. “Within the last week we’ve seen an increase of patients being treated for COVID-19,” Christopher R. Sandles, director and CEO for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System, said in a news release. This week, the number of San Antonio and Texas cases have risen dramatically, causing Bexar County to implement a new face mask requirement for businesses. The South Texas Veterans Health Care System states anyone who enters one of their facilities must wear a face mask and should expect to be pre-screened.

SAN ANTONIO A Bexar County Sheriffs deputy who died of complications from COVID-19 in April will have a public visitation service on Wednesday, June 24. The BCSO will host the visitation for Timothy De La Fuente at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, located at 1700 SE Military Drive. Family of Bexar County Sheriffs Deputy who died from COVID-19 complications shares his storyDe La Fuente, a 27-year BCSO veteran, was tested for COVID-19 on April 28, Sheriff Javier Salazar said. De La Fuente called in sick the next two days complaining of shortness of breath and a dry cough. De La Fuente died in his home on April 30 at the age of 57.

SAN ANTONIO The loss of Timothy De La Fuente is still raw for his family. De La Fuente, 53, worked for the Bexar County Sheriffs Office for more than 27 years. Bexar County sheriffs deputy died from COVID-19 complications, MEs Office saysHe died on April 30 before he was ever notified that he had tested positive for the virus. The state of Texas said it can help families through different programs. The governors office said it will also help guide De La Fuentes family during this difficult time.

SAN ANTONIO – It is a sudden plummet that hits days or weeks into a coronavirus infection with such force, that some patients die before getting to the hospital. While De La Fuente likely had complications from other pre-existing conditions, the pattern of sudden collapse is becoming a concern in some cases. San Antonio doctors warn of possible ‘COVID cliff’ for patients recovering from virusAfter the surge in swelling comes the respiratory collapse. This “COVID Cliff” or “COVID Crash” doesn’t happen in every case, but staff at University Hospital have seen it enough to now monitor for it and be ready to react. If you are a caregiver, be sure to monitor the patient’s temperature and respiratory rate regularly, and if those change suddenly seek medical help immediately, Maselli said.

SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County Sheriff Deputy Timothy De La Fuente died from complications of COVID-19, the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office said Tuesday. Procession, honor escort held for fallen Bexar County deputy who tested positive for COVID-19The 27-year BCSO veteran got tested for COVID-19 on April 28, Sheriff Javier Salazar said. De La Fuente called in sick the next two days complaining of shortness of breath and a dry cough. De La Fuente died before he was notified that he had tested positive for coronavirus. Bexar County sheriff: 27-year deputy who was found dead tested positive for COVID-19Funeral arrangements are pending.

Funeral procession and honor escort for fallen Bexar County Deputy to take place MondayPublished: May 4, 2020, 7:50 amA funeral procession and honor escort will take place Monday at 9 a.m. for fallen deputy Timothy De La Fuente who died from complications possibly connected to COVID-19 last week.

A seasoned Bexar County jailer found dead Thursday morning had tested positive for the novel coronavirus days before his death, according to Sheriff Javier Salazar.