Photo courtesy of Angelus Funeral Home - San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
1934 - 2017
SMSgt Felix J. Alderete (USAF Retired) passed away on July, 5th 2017 after a long illness, at the age of 83. He was born in Hondo, Texas on March 31, 1934. In 1953, he married his high school sweetheart, Dora J. Trevino, from D’Hanis, Texas. He and Dora raised three children: JoAnn Alderete-Lozano (Paul), Joyce Alderete-Arizpe (Michael), and Felix Jay Alderete (Elsa).
Felix graduated from Hondo High School in 1953, where he lettered in varsity football all 4 years. In 1954, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. While employed at Wilford Hall and Kelly Air Force Base, he became the first male student to graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Radiologic Technology from the University of Incarnate Word. He retired after 36 years of Federal Civil Service and the Air Force Reserves. In 1990, he accepted a faculty position at St. Philip’s College, where he taught Radiologic Physics. In 1997, he retired due to illness.
His pride and joy were his four grandchildren: Alan and Daniel Lozano, Anthony Rene Arizpe, and Alina Alderete. He is survived by his brothers Luis (Willie), Joe, and Arturo Alderete and sisters Gloria Cavazos and Concepcion Perez. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ray Alderete.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Visitation is Tuesday, July 11 from 5-7 p.m.
and Rosary at 7 p.m.
Angelus Funeral Home
(1119 N. St. Mary’s St. 78215).
Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday
July 12 at 12:30 p.m.
St. Henry’s Catholic Church
(1619 S. Flores San Antonio 78204).
Burial service will follow at 2:00 p.m.
at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Our condolences to the Alderete family.
Our prayers are with you. May Felix rest in peace.
Antonia & Valeria Alderete
Antonia & Valeria Aldetete
July 14, 2017 | San Antonio, TX
My sincere condolences to the Alderete family. I first met Felix's brother, Joe while stationed at Biggs AFB (El Paso), TX in the early 1960s during the Cuban missle crisis. I had the pleasure of meeting Felix while he was working at Wilford Hall Medical Center. I salute Felix for serving our country as a high ranking NCO. I know his family is proud ofhis accomplishments.
Trini F. Rendon, USAF Ret.
Dilley HS Class of 51
Trini Rendon
July 12, 2017 | San Antonio, TX
My deepest condolences to the Alderete family. I am Felix's cousin Dolly, Jesse and Martha's sister. We had good times together when I visited Hondo as a child. He always had a smile on his face.
Dolly Trevino
July 11, 2017 | Sacramento, CA
Dear Alderete Family,
My deepest condolences to all. I know that Mr. & Mrs. Alderete always gave their love to all their children. They both were always kind to me and other friends of Jay's. He will always be in your heart. Sending prayers of love.
Sara Rosales-Guerra
July 10, 2017 | San Antonio, TX
Felix was a real gentleman!!. I worked in the X-Ray Department from 1967 till 1988 , first as a medical transcriber and later as secretary to the Chairman of the Department. Felix was always helpful to me when there was a problem, whether it was lack of supplies, schedule discrepancies for tech training, whatever the problem we encountered he was ready to help resolve it. Always had a smile for everyone.
Always talked about how proud he was of his kids.
Dora, I don't...
Mary & Norbert Trevino
July 10, 2017 | San Antonio, TX | Coworker
My Deep Condolences to the Family. Mr. Alderete was one of my instructor's at St Philips College Radiography Program. He was a very kind and good man. I will try to post a picture of our graduating class. Class of 1995. Many Blessings, Grace Alvarado Villarreal
Grace Alvarado Villarreal
July 10, 2017 | San Antonio, TX
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