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Yndalecio Hinojosa Obituary
Yndalecio L. Hinojosa, born October 26, 1929, went into the loving arms of the Lord on April 27, 2012 at the blessed age of 82. He is preceded in death by his parents Yndalecio C. and Gertrude Hinojosa as well as granddaughter Patricia Marie Montalvo. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years Petra "Patsy" Hinojosa, sons Phillip (Martha), Carlos (Patricia), Rocky (Isabel) and Yndalecio "Indy" (Leah) Hinojosa, daughters Linda Santos (Joe), Theresa Pena (Teodoro) and Maria Wechsler (Robert), sisters Maria Hinojosa Uvalle (Ignacio) and Margaret Garcia (Bert), brother Gerardo Hinojosa (Theresa) as well as 31 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin Tuesday, May 1, 2012 from 3pm to 9pm. Church visitation will begin at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church at 5pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 with a rosary to be recited at 7pm. A brief visitation will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 9am at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church with mass to begin at 10am and interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Hondo, TX. Services under the direction of Castillo Mission Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Yndalecio Hinojosa
Lamar Cancino
April 24, 2025
Miss my Uncle Jr and his witty jokes and comments. I am comforted by the fact that he is now with his beloved wife in heaven. Rest in peace my dearest uncle and aunt, Junior and Patsy! We love you!
Lamar Cancino
April 25, 2023
I sure do miss you,Uncle Jr! Miss your funny jokes a handsome smile. Love, your niece, Lamar
Melissa Johnson
April 24, 2022
My condolences to the Hinojosa family.
-Matt and Melissa Johnson
Mel and Iris Gutierrez
May 5, 2012
Dearest Petra and all the cousins, Phillip, Carlos, Rocky, Indy, Linda, Terry, Maria and all your families, We want to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of our Uncle Jr. We are grateful that in our own loss of Gene we were able to visit with him for one last time. That will always be precious to us. We are offering a mass in Uncle Jr.'s honor at your church St. Gabriel on his one month anniversay, May 27th, at the 11:00 mass. Love and blessings to all of you, Mel and Iris Gutierrez and sons, Brian and Thomas
May 4, 2012
Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Roy and June Gleinser and Family
Aracely Cancino-Montgomery
May 2, 2012
My deepest sympathy to all of the Hinojosa family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve & Corinne Hauver
May 2, 2012
Rocky, Isabel & Family - May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
David Carter
May 1, 2012
Carlos & Family, My heartfelt condolences to you all for your loss. Your Dad is in a much better place now, and the angels are singing. I hope he and my Dad can meet there. If you need anything, say the word.
May 1, 2012
Petra Hinojosa & Family
I would like to send you and your family our deepest sympathy in behalf of our father, John Hinojosa (Big John). I remember our father had fond memories of him and his cousin growing up. Keep his memories close to your heart and soon your tears will be replaced with a smile again. Take care and God Bless you.
Family of John Hinojosa
Eva Saldana
Yolanda Hinojosa-Martinez
Roland Hinojosa
May 1, 2012
Carlos and family. I am so sad to hear about your father. My deepest sympathy and extra prayers during this difficult time.
Dave Kostick, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas
Frances Sanchez King
May 1, 2012
Indy and Terry, my deepest sympathy to you and all of your family. May the Lord guide you during this difficult time and may you find some comfort with the memories you all shared throughout his 82 years. God Bless all of you.
Jerry Gutierrez
May 1, 2012
Dear Tia Petra,cousins Phillip,Carlos,Rocky,Yndalecio"Indy",Linda,Terry,Maria and Families. Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences. One of my favorite Uncles will be missed especially his smile,quick wit and humor. May we take comfort that he is in the LORDS hands now. God Bless and Peace be with you all. Love You, Jerry Gutierrez!
Genaro and Pauline (Santos) Avila
April 30, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to you, Linda and all your family. May God grant you peace and comfort during this sad time in your lives. Our prayers are with you and all the family.
April 30, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to Jerry, Teresa, and family ~ sending thoughts and prayers your way. He is resting in peace now and no longer in pain. God Bless each of you with comfort, love, and peace. Hugs, Tom and Cheryl Moody
ValerieA Acevedo
April 30, 2012
Terry, sending our condolences during this difficult time. We are continuously praying for you and all your family. Love you- The Acevedo's
Paula Hinojosa
April 30, 2012
Dear Grandpa, I love you so much and miss you already. Make sure you say hi to Patricia. Hopefully she was there to welcome you home. Tell her that her sisters love her and that we miss her as well. God Speed.
April 30, 2012
Indy, we are saddened to here of the loss of your dad. Know that our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of morning.
Steve and Pat Menchaca San Angelo, TX.
Melissa Johnson
April 30, 2012
Rocky, Isabel, and family - I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. How blessed to have had him in your life for 82 years! May the wonderful memories of him help your through your grief. God Bless. The Johnsons - Matt, Melissa, Mandy, Sam and Jake.
April 30, 2012
Dear Hinojosa family, our prayers and love go out to you as you accept our dear sweet Uncle Jr into the heavens to be with our Lord. Love to you all! Michael & Grace Daniel (Rowlett, TX)
Annie Ramirez
April 30, 2012
Rocky Hinojosa and Family,
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Rene' & Annie Ramirez
Terry & Henry Garza
April 30, 2012
Indy, Our prayers & deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad. May he rest in peace. May God Be with you & all of your family during this time. Take Care. (from a former USAA co-worker)
Enrique & Lamar Cancino
April 30, 2012
Dear Hinojosa Family,
Our prayers and thoughts go out to you all during this sad time and the loss of our wonderful Uncle Jr.~Yndalecio Hinojosa. We will miss his witty humor and his sweet smile always and he will remain in our hearts, always. Wish we were there to comfort you in some way. Love and big hugs to you all from a long distance, here in Chile.
Brianna,CarlosIII, Meranda~Melissa Hinojosa
April 30, 2012
we will be missing you and always have a place in our hearts grandpa and our memories will be never forgotten....you were a great man,husband,father,grandfather and great-grandpa ....but its not goodbye its see you later.....our prayer will be with you...
Joe Ayala
April 30, 2012
Indy, My heartfelt sympathy for your tremendous loss. My prayers for you and your family in these difficult times.
April 30, 2012
COMADRE PATSY, we are very sorry for your lost and we will pray for God to give you and the family all the strength. May God Bless all of you, love Compadres Tom and Grace Garza
Sam Cardenas
April 30, 2012
May you find comfort and strength in your memories. Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Sam and Liza
Steve Larson
April 30, 2012
We grieve for your loss and pray for comfort for your family.
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