san antonio tx, August 19, 2025
News Summary
Airman Seth S. Parana, 21, tragically passed away shortly before his 22nd birthday. Serving in the U.S. Air Force, he is remembered by family and friends for his dedication, adventurous spirit, and artistic talents. A private inurnment will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
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Airman Seth S. Parana, 21, died on August 2, 2025, just weeks before his 22nd birthday. He was a United States Air Force airman stationed in North Dakota and is survived by his wife, stepdaughter, parents, siblings and extended family. A private inurnment is planned at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Key facts
Seth Parana served in the U.S. Air Force after enlisting in January 2023. He graduated from Ronald Reagan High School in San Antonio in 2022, where he participated in JROTC and the cross-country team. During his service he was stationed in North Dakota and was recognized by peers for performing his duties well and earning the respect of fellow airmen.
Personal life and interests
Parana was described by family as a son, brother, husband, stepdad and friend. He was married to Juleana Parana and was a devoted stepfather to Kalina Long. He enjoyed many sports, including baseball, basketball, hockey, running and golf, and maintained a lifelong interest in fishing — a pastime he shared with his grandfather at Canyon Lake and continued after moving to North Dakota. He was also recognized as an accomplished artist who drew with natural ease. Those close to him recall an adventurous spirit and a readiness to take on challenges with enthusiasm.
Family survivors and precedents
Seth Parana is survived by his wife Juleana Parana; stepdaughter Kalina Long; parents Daniel and Cindy Parana; siblings Brett Parana and Katrina Parana; and both maternal and paternal grandparents, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Delores F. Parana, and his maternal grandfather, Charles J. Carter.
Arrangement details
A private inurnment will take place at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. No public service details were provided. The announcement of his death was made public on August 18, 2025.
Supporting details
Parana’s high school activities included participation in JROTC and competitive cross-country running, and he graduated from Ronald Reagan High School in 2022. He enlisted in the Air Force in January 2023 and served at a North Dakota station. Throughout his service he was noted by fellow airmen for his competence and for earning peer respect. Outside the military he maintained close family ties and friendships and continued hobbies he loved, particularly fishing and drawing.
Background and context
Young service members often move far from home for training and duty assignments. Parana’s move from San Antonio to North Dakota reflects that common pattern in early military careers. Family members highlight both his military service and his civilian passions, signaling that his role in the community extended beyond uniformed duties to personal relationships and creative pursuits.
FAQ
When did Seth S. Parana die?
Seth S. Parana died on August 2, 2025.
How old was he?
He was 21 years old and was a few weeks shy of his 22nd birthday.
Where did he serve in the military?
He served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in North Dakota.
When did he join the Air Force?
He joined the United States Air Force in January 2023.
What are the inurnment or funeral arrangements?
A private inurnment is planned at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Who are his immediate survivors?
He is survived by his wife, Juleana Parana; stepdaughter, Kalina Long; parents, Daniel and Cindy Parana; siblings, Brett Parana and Katrina Parana; grandparents; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
When was the announcement made public?
The announcement was made public on August 18, 2025.
Key features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Seth S. Parana |
| Age | 21 |
| Date of death | August 2, 2025 |
| Military service | United States Air Force (joined January 2023) |
| Station | North Dakota |
| Education | Ronald Reagan High School, San Antonio (Class of 2022) |
| Hobbies and talents | Fishing, drawing (artist), baseball, basketball, hockey, running, golf |
| Survivors | Wife Juleana; stepdaughter Kalina; parents Daniel and Cindy; siblings Brett and Katrina; grandparents; extended family |
| Inurnment | Private inurnment at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas |
| Announcement date | August 18, 2025 |
Timeline
| Date | Event | Status/Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Graduated from Ronald Reagan High School, San Antonio | Public record / family information |
| January 2023 | Enlisted in the United States Air Force | Military service record |
| August 2, 2025 | Date of death | Official date reported |
| August 18, 2025 | Announcement of death made public | Public notice |
| To be scheduled | Private inurnment at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery | Family arrangements |
What this means
For local readers, the death of a young service member highlights several practical and community implications. First, families of active-duty personnel may face sudden relocation and related challenges, including coordinating end-of-life arrangements across states. Second, private military inurnments are common and mean that community memorials, if any, may be arranged separately by family and friends. Third, survivors often include spouses, children and extended families who may need support with benefits, counseling and administrative steps tied to military service.
Limitations and uncertainties: public information about circumstances of death, any ongoing investigations, or full service records was not provided. Details about memorials beyond the private inurnment were not released, and timelines for family support or benefit processing vary depending on military administrative procedures.
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- Alicia Bello Obituary
- Wikipedia: United States Air Force
- Fransisco Valdez Obituary
- Google Search: Seth S. Parana
- Felicity Banda Obituary
- Google Scholar: Military Service in North Dakota
- Yvette Marroquin Obituary
- Encyclopedia Britannica: United States Air Force
- Sylvia Garcia Obituary
- Google News: Seth S. Parana
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