Russel Craig Peek

June 23, 1950 - February 21, 2021

Russell Craig Peek, 70, passed away from cancer on February 21, 2021 surrounded by his family in Del Rio, Texas. Russell is survived by his wife Juanita of 51 years, daughters Christa Peek, Maria (Juan) Briones, Amanda (Pedro) Rivas, son Joshua (Jessica) Peek, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Russell served in the United States Air Force for 20 years in the crash recovery unit and as an aircraft mechanic. Upon his retirement in 1989 the family relocated to Del Rio, Texas. Russell then did an additional 27 years civil service in Fuels at Laughlin AFB. Russell was a loving father, husband, grandfather and kind friend. He loved spending time with his family and adored his grandchildren. He greeted everyone with a smile and joyful sarcasm. He had a love for sports and in his free time while serving in the military and living in Del Rio he would be an umpire for local baseball leagues. As per his wishes, Russell will be cremated. A memorial mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in his honor at a later date. His final resting place will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas where he will be buried with military honors.