Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1938
DIED
2020
FUNERAL HOME
Elda Aldrete Obituary
San Angelo - Elda G. Aldrete went to be with our Lord on Monday, October 26, 2020. She was born on March 8, 1938. Elda married her High School sweetheart Jesse Richard Aldrete in a small Catholic Church in San Angelo, Texas and were married for 56 years until Richard passed away on June 30, 2011. Elda was a devoted Catholic in San Angelo and made St. Joseph's Catholic Church her parish. She and a dear friend said the rosary every Saturday evening at St. Joseph's Church before 6:00 p.m. mass. Elda loved dancing to country and western music and cooking fantastic tasting food of all kinds for her family. She especially loved cooking all kinds of goodies, cakes and cookies for everyone at Christmas time. Elda retired from the Texas Employment Commission after 30 years of service. After retirement from the state she worked as a part time volunteer at Shannon Hospital for many years until she couldn't anymore. She resided at Rio Concho West retirement community for 15 years until she went to live at Cedar Manor Nursing Facility in San Angelo. Elda was loved and will be missed. She is survived by her brothers and sisters, Abelina Vargas of Fort Worth, Dr. Eva Molina of Dallas, Rene Samarripa and wife Elizabeth of Edmond, Oklahoma, Linda Potts and husband Gerry of Grand Prairie, Thomas Samarripa and wife Janie of Odessa, and Lupe (Goldie) Samarripa of Odessa. Elda is also survived by her 3 children, Michael R. Aldrete and wife Gabriella of El Paso, Jason M. Galihadd and wife Griselda of San Angelo and daughter Susan E. Warman of San Angelo; grandson Jason F. Galihadd of Corpus Christi; granddaughter Kelli Pleyo of Washington; granddaughter, Kayde Warman of San Angelo and granddaughter Brittany Galihadd Morrison and husband Brandon of Miles; great grandchildren Addison Bailey Jones of Washington, Jade Jones of Eastland, Christopher Pleyo of Washington, Sophia Pleyo of Washington and Briana Grace Morrison of Miles and her many nieces and nephews. Mother God is awaiting you with open arms at the Pearly gates of heaven to welcome you in to serve Him as an angel of God to watch over the rest of us. The family would like to express their appreciation and thanks for the care of Elda Aldrete at Cedar Manor and their staff as well as St. Gabriels hospice care and all their caring staff in the time of Elda's needs. We would also like to thank Elda's care givers while she was at home. Thank you Andrea, Mary, Viola and Angelica for all your help. A rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2020 in the chapel of Johnson's Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Elda Aldrete
Sponsored by Johnson's Funeral Home.
2 Entries
Jason M. Galihadd
June 1, 2024
Mom;
You and Dad were very hard on me, but I feel if you had not been, I don´t know where I would be today. I loved you and Dad very much and could never get that message across to you and Dad until it was too late. I´m so sorry for not being the model child you wanted me to be. I tried so hard Mom to prove to you and Dad that I was worth more than you thought. I knew I needed help and left home when I was 13 years old until I graduated from San Angelo Central High. I´m so glad I listened to Dad and became an electrician, because it really paid off. I retired early at the age of 62 to take care of you full time. I pray the good lord saw how hard I worked taking care of you with Griselda´s help. We faced many challenges together trying to keep you healthy. You were so intelligent and strong in mind , I thought you would still be with us. I feel so bad for having to put you in a nursing home and not being able to see because of COVID. I was so surprised when the nursing home called me and told me that you had passed away. As strong as you were I thought you would still be with us today. I still pray for you and Dad to this day and will continue to do so until I can´t . I hope to see you and Dad, Susan and all my beloved relatives in heaven so we can all rejoice to the good lord our God together. I love you and miss you so Mom.
Eva S MOLINA
October 30, 2020
Elda, you will truly be missed. For years we talked daily on the phone and shared jokes and the many silly things we did during the day. It was so much fun having you go with us to Fiesta, Palo Duro Canyon, Hawaii and Las Vegas. In Las Vegas, when the Elvis Presley impersonator was handing out his scarf, I thought he was headed towards me, and instead passed me by and went right to you and gave you his scarf. That was really a fun event.
Elda, you were a wonderful sister. You always welcomed me to your home any time I went to San Angelo. You were a wonderful cook. I will truly miss talking to you on the phone. May God bless you and the angels in heaven greet you. With all my love, Eva
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Elda Aldrete's name
Memorial Events
for Elda Aldrete
Oct
30
How to support Elda's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Elda Aldrete's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
