Irene R. Longfellow entered into eternal rest, surrounded by the love of her whole family, on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at the age of 94.  She was born in San Antonio, Texas on June 28, 1932 to Encarnacion and Sofia Reyna.  Irene was very active with church and children organizations.  She loved music and spending time with her family.  Irene, also enjoyed, sewing, ceramics, jewlery making, fishing, hunting and cooking.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Gardner Longfellow; son, Richard G. Longfellow Jr.; parents, Encarnacion and Sofia Reyna; siblings, Leonarda Vargas, Modesta Reyna, Apolinar Reyna, Richard Reyna, Raul Reyna and Pedro Reyna.  Irene is survived by her daughters, Leonarda "Nora" Aldape Fauss (Paul) and Elizabeth "Liz" Campbell; Daughter-in-law, Janie Lugo Longfellow; grandchildren, James Michael Campbell (Angela), Alyson Elizabeth Serbousek (Nic), Jennifer Longfellow (Ben), Joshua Longfellow, Sabrina Longfellow and Dallas Longfellow; great grandchildren, James Michael Campbell Jr., Landon and Harper Serbousek; sister, Juanita Espinoza (Robert A.); brothers, Manuel Reyna (Amelia) and Raymond Reyna (Juanita); also numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Southside Funeral Home on Monday, August 10th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m.  Funeral services will depart the funeral home at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11th for mass to be celebrated at St. Cecilia Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m.  Irene will be laid to rest with her husband at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Irene's family wishes to give heartfelt thanks to the Golden Estates Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center for the exceptional care given to her over the years.

Memorials in Irene's name, may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation, donorservices.alz.org.