It is with profound sadness that the family of Harry Steven “Steve” Lynch, Jr., announces his death on Feb. 28, 2025.

Steve was born Nov. 13, 1949, to Gladys LaLanne and Harry S. Lynch Sr., in San Antonio, Texas. Steve attended St. Peter’s Prince of the Apostle Parochial School, Central Catholic High School Class of 1967; the University of Texas at Austin, receiving a bachelor’s degree in 1971; and UTSA, receiving a master’s in business administration in 1985. He received certification as a CPA from the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy in 1982.

In 1970, Steve met the love of his life, Mary Anne Majewski, while both were students at U.T. On July 29, 1973, they were united in marriage at St. Austin’s Catholic Church. They were a devoted couple to each other, celebrating 51 years of a beautiful marriage.

In 1983, they moved to the beautiful Texas Hill Country and became residents of Fair Oaks Ranch.

Steve had several hobbies including golf, which certainly was something he really enjoyed. He played on the Central Catholic’s golf team and at San Antonio College. He and his brothers were also very involved in junior golf.

He continued his love for the sport, playing with his wife and friends at Fair Oaks Ranch Golf and Country Club. In their younger years, he and his wife also participated in running 10Ks with the San Antonio Roadrunners.

As a teenager, he developed a love for music. He mastered playing the trumpet in high school and played with the Robb London and the Rogues band in the ‘60s. The band had two hit singles, “Who’ll Be the One” and “Funny Situation.”

In addition, he played many side gigs which helped him fund his way through college. Enjoying classical music and collecting fine California wine were two things prevalent in the Lynch household.

Steve was an avid Longhorn fan who enjoyed all U.T. sports venues. He was a life member of the Texas Ex Students’ Association, served as a member on the Board of Governors at Fair Oaks Country Club and was chairman of the board in 1991.

In addition, he belonged to the Rotary International Chapter at Fair Oaks Ranch and was a Paul Harris Fellow. In 2010, Steve was awarded the San Antonio Business Journal’s CFO Lifetime Achievement Award.

In 1972, Steve began his career at the University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio as an entry level accountant. He worked his way up the ladder, serving in many capacities including director of internal audits.

In 2000, President Francisco Cigarroa appointed Steve as Executive Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer. Upon Cigarroa’s departure to become Chancellor of the U.T. System, Steve served in the same capacity under President William Henrich until his retirement in 2010.

Steve always gave credit to his HSC team. His motto was, “There is nothing we can’t do together!” He found it stimulating and fascinating to work side by side with highly intelligent and motivated young individuals. He referred to them as his “bright, shining stars.” Many are now serving in key roles at U.T. Health.

Steve devoted 38 years of loyal service to the institution and they are not only colleagues but lifelong friends. Steve will be remembered as an individual and a friend who had the utmost integrity who graced and enriched countless lives.

He will be sorely missed by his wife, Mary Anne; his mother, Gladys LaLanne Lynch; two brothers, Tom (Carol) and Rich (Doris); and one sister, Barbara Lynch (Spence) Williams. He also leaves behind two nieces, Heather Williams (Raul) Vecchione and Holly Williams (Garrett) Shatzer; a great nephew, David Vecchione; an aunt, Corinne Robicheaux; and his loyal and faithful companion, Cromwell.

He is preceded in death by his father, Harry S. Lynch Sr.; his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Agnes Lynch; and his maternal grandparents, Eugene and Bella LaLanne.

It is with sincere gratitude to Steve’s many doctors and nurses, especially Dr. Sukeshi Patel Arora and her devoted staff, Luisa Arellano and Shannon Edwards; and the Infusion Team at the Mays Cancer Center, particularly Debbie Hedgepeth.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to the Steve and Mary Anne Lynch Endowed Professorship in Medicine at U.T. Health San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC 7835, San Antonio, Texas 78229 or at makelivesbetter. uthscsa.edu/Lynch.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. March 30, 2025, at Porter Loring North Mortuary Chapel, 2102 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio.

If unable to attend, a livestream of the service will be available on his obituary page at porterloring. com. Friends are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com