Harold L. Owens, Jr, of Castroville passed away August 6, 2024 at the age of 82. He was born in Alice, Texas to Harold Leron Owens, Sr. and Eleanor K. Franger Owens.

Harold served five years in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, earning the rank of E5 (Second Class Petty Officer). He was assigned to the USS Tortuga 26 LSD, and had three and half years of foreign service in Vietnam. After being released from active duty he transferred to the Naval Reserve and continued to serve his country.

After the passing of his wife, Patsy Ann Owens, Harold married Mary Alice Coldewey on July 12, 1986 in St. Hedwig, Texas. They made their home in the La Coste area before moving to Castroville in 1998.

Harold worked at various jobs in San Antonio and at one time owned his own trucking company. In October 1986, he opened a small engine repair shop in La Coste, Texas. He sold the business in 2002 and retired.

Harold loved doing woodwork at home as a hobby. He and many of his friends would work creating different designs with his scroll saw. Harold was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, St. Louis Men's Society, an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus 10593 in La Coste, life member and past post commander and past district commander of Medina Valley VFW Post 8134 in La Coste, and a life member of Weiss-Wurzbach American Legion Post 460 in Castroville.

Survivors include his wife of thirty-eight years, Mary Alice Owens of Castroville; children, Harold L. Owens III (Stephanie) of Hondo, Lisa Coldewey of Castroville, Debra Owens Franz (David) of Devine, Regina Coldewey of San Antonio, and Kevin Coldewey of Castroville; thirteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Connie Antonikowski (Richard) of San Antonio; brother, Robert L. Owens of Tyler.

Harold was preceded in death by his father, Harold L. Owens, Sr.; mother, Eleanor Ebert and his stepfather, Hilmer Ebert; wife, Patsy Ann Owens; and sisters, Barbara Saul (Bob) and Mary Guerra (Johnny).

Visitation will be Monday, August 26, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home, with the Holy Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at St. Louis Catholic Church. Interment with military honors will follow at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in Castroville, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Harold's memory to St. Louis Catholic Church or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com