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Blas Pedro Saenz

1931 - 2017

Blas Pedro Saenz obituary, 1931-2017, La Gloria/rio Grande City, TX

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Hernandez Funeral Home - Rio Grande City

701 East Eisenhower

Rio Grande City, Texas

Blas Saenz Obituary

La Gloria/Rio Grande City - Blas Pedro Saenz, age 85, was born on July 13, 1931 in Sal Colorada, TX. He entered into eternal rest on January 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro A. Saenz and Zulema J. Saenz; wife, Elia G. Saenz; sister, Elma S. Villarreal. He lived most of his life in La Gloria, TX. dedicating his life to farming and ranching. He was a loving man who took great pride in his family and his community, and loved to be surrounded by his family and numerous friends. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Garza Saenz; children, Blas P. (Nilda) Saenz Jr., Cynthia S. Valdez, Celinda S. (Luis) Alvarado, Graciela S. (George) Requenez; sister, America S. (Manuel) Elizona; grandchildren, Clarissa A. Perez, Alyssa R. Bardwell, Miguel G. Valdez, Daniel J. Requenez, Pedro A. Saenz, Jaime J. Requenez, Lisa A. Saenz and Jacobo A. Saenz; great-grandchildren, Maya L. Perez, William E. Bardwell and Leah I. Perez. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Hernandez Funerals from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm with a rosary to be recited 7:00 pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Immaculate Concepcion Church at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Pedro A. Saenz Cemetery in La Gloria. Services are entrusted to Hernandez Funerals of Rio Grande City.

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Published by The Monitor on Jan. 11, 2017.

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David Daniel Garza, CPA

January 17, 2017

Condolences to all the family, and to the entire community. We lost a shining light.

We will always love you BP. You made us smile, and you taught us how to live a life.
It was an honor, a pleasure, and great fun to have known you.

Special Thank you's to Lydia and BP, Jr. for the classy invitations.

-David D. Garza, CPA
McAllen, TX

Ramona Diaz

January 13, 2017

My condolence to the Saenz Family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Rudy Silva

January 13, 2017

Our deepest condolences to the Saenz family, may God give you strength and comfort at this time.

Jose Rodriguez

January 12, 2017

My most sincere condolences to the Saenz family. May your father rest in peace.

Mike Villarreal

January 12, 2017

Our most sincere condolences on Tio Blas passing. May God bless his family during this time of loss and sorrow. May he rest in peace...

Janie Vela Cavazos and John Cavazos

January 11, 2017

Dearest Cindy,
Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved father. Although words cannot express our feelings, be assured of our prayers for the repose of his soul. Our prayers also go to you and your family, that God grant you all the peace, strength and comfort that only He can provide.

Ruben and Rachel Carrera

January 11, 2017

Our sincere condolences to Lydia on the passing of Blas Pedro. He is now resting in the hands of God with no suffering anymore. May he rest in peace.

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Memorial Events
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Jan

11

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hernandez Funeral Home - Rio Grande City

701 East Eisenhower, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

Jan

11

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Hernandez Funeral Home - Rio Grande City

701 East Eisenhower, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

Jan

12

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Immaculate Concepcion Church

TX

Jan

12

Burial

Pedro A. Saenz Cemetery

La Gloria, TX

Funeral services provided by:

Hernandez Funeral Home - Rio Grande City

701 East Eisenhower, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

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