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MANUEL ANTONIO LOYA Sr.

MANUEL ANTONIO LOYA Sr. obituary, Brownsville, TX

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MANUEL LOYA Obituary



Mr. Manuel Antonio Loya Sr., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013.

He was born April 13, 1922 in Brownsville.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Merced and Maria; sons, Juan Merced and Mario Damaso; and mother-in-law, Maria Del Jesus Marichalar Delgado.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Juanita D. Loya; sons, Manuel A. Loya Jr. (Mary Alice), Jaime D. Loya (Maggie Solis) and Juan E. Loya; and four grandchildren, Mario Antonio, Alejandro David, Lorenzo Rene and Selina E. Loya.

Mr. Loya is a World War II veteran honorably serving his country in both the Army and Air Force. He volunteered and served with 83rd Infantry Division Signal Company and also in the 4th Infantry, 22nd Battalion. He was present and served with honor during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. In addition to serving his country, he also served the Lord at Saint Joseph Catholic Church.

Mr. Loya worked and retired after 31 years of service from the U.S. Postal Service. He enjoyed and praised life! He was very dedicated to his family, especially his loving wife.

Serving as pallbearers will be Manuel A. Loya Jr., Mario A. Loya, Alejandro D. Loya, Lorenzo R. Loya, Lionel Gonzalez, Daniel Ybarra, Ruben D. Ybarra and Manuel Ybarra III.

Visitation was held from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 555 West St. Francis St., with a committal service to follow to Buena Vista Burial Park.

You may view the obituary, sign the guestbook and send your condolences online to Manuel Antonio Loya's family at www.funerariadelangelbuenavista.com or www.mem.com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemeteries, mausoleums and crematory, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Texas 78521, (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider.

Published by Brownsville Herald from Feb. 25 to Feb. 26, 2013.
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To the Loya Family: This prayer helped me when I lost my dad.
Thank you Lord for seeing how weary I am, and letting me rest. The pain is gone; the peace is beautiful. Your love surrounds me. I have fought the good fight I think, and somehow now at this stage, no matter what the outcome, I feel I have won. My wish --- For everything there is a season. I want my family to move on with their lives, and realize everything is for a reason. Have no regrets. Everybody did everyhing they could. I love you all and will still be with you.

Ida Boyd

March 10, 2013

To Tia Juana and the Loya family, my sincere condolences on your loss. Manuel was truly an angel, never forgetting his extended family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Chito Torres

February 27, 2013

Manuel Loya will always live with us in spirit and in our hearts. We will always keep him in our thoughts and prayers.

cora pina

February 26, 2013

To the Loya Famiy, Meme Loya will always live with us in spirit and in our hearts. We will always have you in our prayers.


Cora Pina-Lopez and Gloria Pina

Cora Pina

February 26, 2013

Sorry for your loss,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family- Richard and Jennifer Garcia

Jennifer Garcia

February 26, 2013

Dear Manuel, Mary Alice, & Sons,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you and all your family.
Frances & Valentin Mata

Frances & Valentin Mata

February 26, 2013

Manuel and Mary Alice I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Petra Hernandez Myrick May God be with all of you.

February 25, 2013

To the Loya family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending you all my love.

Doreena Pina Velasquez

February 25, 2013

To Tia Juana and all my Loya cousins, My thoughts are always with you. I love you.

Ida Boyd

February 25, 2013

Our sincere condolences for your loss. Mrs. Antonia Hernandez and family

February 25, 2013

MY THOUGHTS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY, MY NAME IS ALBERT LUEBANO, SON OF JOSE AND MARIA GUADALUPE LUEBANO( GONZALES), FROM LAMESA,TEXAS.

ALBERT LUEBANO

February 25, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the Loya family. We met Mr. Loya at St Joseph Church. May God give you peace during this very sad time.
Manuela & Casimiro Hinojosa

Casimiro Hinojosa

February 25, 2013

Manuel & Mary Alice and family we send you our deepest condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. May God's peace give you comfort and may His hand hold you close during these difficult time. Our prayers are with each of you.

Sylvia Garza-Perez and Rudy Perez, Jr.

Sylvia Garza-Perez

February 25, 2013

Meme Loya Jr. and Family words along can not express the loss of your love
one, but keep his good memories as I will always remember the kindness of a good friend and former worker. From One Veteran to Another Veteran Farewell.

Mamerto Perez

February 25, 2013

We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.

Joe Holman

February 25, 2013

My condolences to all of the family. May God give you strength and peace through these difficult times. Manuel was a wonderful,kind and caring person all his life,rest assured he is with the Lord.

Carlos de la Rosa

February 25, 2013

Manuel, Mary Alice and Boys, May God guide you softly though this sad and diffucult time. Roy, Frankie and Family

February 25, 2013

RIP Mr. Loya, our deepest condolences to the Loya family. May god give you the strength that you need during this difficult time. God has called another heavenly angel home and he will always be watching over you. God bless you. Norma Linda Perez Vega and sons.

Norma Linda Perez Vega

February 25, 2013

To the Loya family, myself and my family would like to express our deep sorrow to the passing of Mr. Loya. Our prayers are with you all.May God bless you. Pablo Ruiz and family.

February 25, 2013

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