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Alfonso Ochoa Obituary
Alfonso was born in Hanford, Calif. on September 4, 1989 to Alfonso C. Ochoa, Sr. and Ramona Ochoa. He was raised and educated in Armona and Hanford, graduating from high school in 2007. Alfonso enjoyed shooting, hunting, soccer and riding quads. He loved sports, history, boxing, golf and animals. He entered the United States Marine Corp on January 13, 2008. Alfonso married Blanca Angelica "Angie" Alva Rugerio in Honolulu, Hawaii on April 24, 2009. He was deployed to Bakwa, Afghanistan on May 29, 2009. Alfonso had an undetermined amount of drive, potential and compassion. He was very family oriented and devoted. His way of making people laugh was incomparable. But overall, Alfonso was fearless; his bravery stayed true until his last breath.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Angie Ochoa of Armona, Calif; his parents, Alfonso C. Ochoa, Sr. and Ramona Ochoa of Armona; his two brothers, Daniel Ochoa and Alex Ochoa, both of Armona; his grandparents, Margarito and Micaela Miramontes of Visalia, Calif.; his mother -in-law, Blanca Rugerio of Las Vegas, Nev.; his sister-in-law, Maria and brother-in-law, Attilio, both of Las Vegas, NV; many extended family members and friends.
Visitation will be held at First Christian Reformed Church, 2175 Leoni Dr., Hanford, CA 93230 on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will follow on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at 10 a.m., also at First Christian Reformed Church of Hanford. Alfonso will be laid to rest at Grangeville Cemetery in Armona.
Arrangements are entrusted to People's Funeral Chapel, 501 N. Douty St., Hanford, CA 93230 584-5591.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alfonso Ochoa
Steve Thomas
July 30, 2019
To the family of LCpl Ochoa:
I don't know you and you don't know me. But I'll give you a little backstory of how I came to know Alfonso. I am prior Air Force and I was stationed at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. I first heard the name Lance Corporal Alfonso Ochoa during the receiving line at his Angel Ceremony on the flightline of Bastion. This was the first Angel ceremony I had ever been a part of, and even to this day, I haven't forgotten it, nor LCpl Ochoa.
It saddens me to know that a great American, Marine and your relative have been taken from this world. Please know that the words: No Marine left behind was quite true on the night of Alfonso's Angel Flight. There were Marines, Airmen, Sailors, Civilians, and Contractors standing tall and at attention saluting your loved one during his final call.
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of your loved one; I just wish he and I would have met under different circumstances.
Thank you to LCpl Ochoa for serving and thank you all for being his family.
With love and respect,
Steve Thomas
Peggy Childers
October 10, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Alfonso Ochoa:
Please accept my remembrance of Alfonso on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
October 10, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Alfonso Ochoa:
Remembering Alfonso on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Heather O'Connell
June 14, 2010
To the family of Alfonso. I want to assure you that your son is not forgotten. I will be honoring his life today at 2pm reading his story. Everyday my company honors a fallen hero. Today I chose him because he passed on my birthday. Not only for this reason but becuase I was deeply touched by his story. He was so young yet so willing to fight for our freedom and was letting nothing stop him. May God give to you peace in knowing that he is now in the arms of our Father and that you will see eachother again.
God Bless,
Heather
Elizabeth Raab
May 21, 2010
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Betty Nielsn
December 11, 2009
To the family of Alfonso our sympathy and prayers go to you. Heroes and their families should never be forgotten for without them we would not have the freedom we have. My name is Betty Nielsen the founder of Freedom Quilts a non profit organization that makes quilts to honor our heroes and give them to the parents of our heroes that have died. It would be the greatest honor to design and make a quilt to honor your son. I design each quilt with honor and respect to our fallen soldiers and respect for the family. I take pictures that you send and put them on the quilt along with their hobbies and sports and anything else that you wish on the quilt. The quilt is a gift from us to you it is my way of honoring this wonderful young man and his family. If you would like to contact us to receive a quilt then here is my email [email protected] and my website is www.freedomquilts.net I start this project after 9-11 and now over 8 years I have continue it for our fallen soldiers families. Again I would be more then honor to do this for you. Your son gave it his all I want to give to his family by honoring his memory in a quilt.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
November 27, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to the Ochoa family and friends in the loss o Alfonso. I did not have the honor or privilege of knowing Alfonso,but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Alfonso you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS
OF THOSE YOU LEAVE BEHIND
IS NEVER TO DIE"
Donna Gillette
November 26, 2009
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
November 20, 2009
Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss. My husband and I are the parents of two U.S. Marines and appreciate the service of Mr. Tillman to his country. We also own a small photo engraving business where we print photo personalized dog tags. We would like to offer a free memorial dog tag to your family. Please e-mail us at [email protected] if you are interested. You can view our product online at www.image316.com. Please know that we are praying for you.
Peggy Childers
November 17, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. Alfonso Ochoa:
Alfonso gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Richard Rafoss
November 14, 2009
"He which hath no stomach to this fight let him depart. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother". Rest in peace Lance Cpl Alfonso Ochoa.
November 5, 2009
I thank this soldier for his bravery and honor in fighting for our country and our freedom. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. God bless and keep him. Only two defining forces have ever OFFERED to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American Soldier.
Stephanie Rafoss
November 1, 2009
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
Shirley & Joseph Siravo
November 1, 2009
Our thoughts & prayers are with you, may God comfort you during this difficult time. We thank your loved one for his service & sacrifice to our country, he's our Heroe and we will never forget, God bless....
October 29, 2009
Alfonso you will always be in my heart. your accomplishments will never be forgotten. you made an impact in my life and i will never ever forget you. i love you man you are my hero.
SHIRLEY DONEY
October 29, 2009
REST IN PEACE LANCE CPL. OCHOA, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU ALFONSO
Suzanne MacDaniel
October 26, 2009
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Alfonso will never be forgotten.
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you .
A Proud Aunt
Suzanne MacDaniel
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
Bernie Norwood
October 25, 2009
We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Lcpl. Ochoa, and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of freedom and liberty. Sadly, America has lost one of its finest heroes, the U.S. has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage, which they will love and respect forever. Today, because of the sacrifice Lcpl. Ochoa has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.
To the family and friends, of Lcpl. Ochoa, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to carry on. Just as you were always with him when he was deployed overseas, know that he will always be with you wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Lcpl. Ochoa was a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Lcpl. Ochoa the flag of the United States of America has your blood sewn into the fabric; it shall wave forever in your honor.
Freedom requires sacrifice the protected will never know.
Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas
Gary Crowe
October 23, 2009
A true American hero.God bless Alfonso and his family
Charles H. Miranda
October 23, 2009
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Follow The Rainbow To Heaven.
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A Soldier had die out on the
battlefield;
Broken hearts are weeping For
Them,
But take comfort of knowing
that God had sent Them a
rainbow from heaven;
The Souls of the Soldiers
have gone to there home
in heaven,
Our Loved One's has follow
God's lovely rainbow in the
sky;
All the way to the end of the
sky.
That leads all the way to the
other end of the Lord's
house in heaven,
So just keep on praying and
trust that God will send us
that same rainbow in the sky;
Where Our Loved One's are
waiting For You and For Me at
the end of the rainbow in
heaven.
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Valerie
October 23, 2009
I did not know LCPL Ochoa but thank you for serving our country you gave the ultimate price with your sweet life. God bless your family.
Paula Valdez
October 23, 2009
Gone but not forgotton....My thoughts and prayers are with the Ochoa family....My cousin was a Marine and we lost him a year ago after being in injured in Afganhastan...My heart goes out the family of Alfonso, i feel ur pain, may god bless you......
Margie McGowen
October 22, 2009
May the grace of God bring you peace. You made a difference in your life time and as Ronald Reagan said "Some men spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. Marines don't have that problem. Farewell Good Friend.
Carroll R. Michaud
October 22, 2009
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to LCpl Alfonso Ochoa our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Alfonso. And to Alfonso it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Alfonso, you are a brave Marine Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,353 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Alfonso’s family and loved ones. Semper Fi !
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Don Elseroad
October 22, 2009
In recognition of Lance Corporal Alfonso Ochoa's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment # 969 of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Elseroad
Staff Sergeant USMC (Ret)
MCL Detachment # 969
Tom McFall
October 21, 2009
May God give you the peace that surpasses all understanding. Your loss is shared by all who serve.
God bless you . . .
~ S
October 21, 2009
Semper Fi! OHH RAH! My prayers and thoughts are with you all! My dad was a Marine served in Vietnam and was a proud Marine up until his death! Time will heal but the Memories will last Forever!
Garnet Jenkins
October 21, 2009
Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the loss of LCpl. Alfonso Ochoa. The price this Brave Young Marine and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.
May Alfonso rest safely now, in God's Care and may God's Healing Grace be with the Ochoa family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage
and He shall strengthen your heart"
~ Psalm 27:14 ~
May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Alfonso, remain in your heart always. May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
P
October 20, 2009
God bless you and your family. America is both sad at your death but proud of your defending her. God love all of you.
October 20, 2009
Nuestro mas sentido pesame a la familia Ochoa, que nuestro padre celestial les mande resignacion y que su recuerdo perdure para siempre.
Con carino Fam. Benitez
Lois Lowrance
October 20, 2009
God our Father walk through this house, take away all the sad, help them to remember only the happiness that this wonderful Marine brought to them and his Country. Watch over them and help them to heal. In Jesus' name, Amen. I was there when he came home to NAS Lemoore. It was my honor to stand for his passing. Bless all of you. Lois Lowrance
N
October 20, 2009
My deepest respect and gratitude to Lance Cpl Alfonso Ochoa Jr. Prayers and love for his wife, family and friends. His eternal legacy lives on in those that love him, including a VERY grateful community. Semper Fi
Gayle Hess
October 20, 2009
I extend my condolences to the family and wife of Alfonso Ochoa. I had the pleasure to have him in my computer class at Hanford Adult School prior to his enlistment. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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