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Alberto Macias Obituary
Alberto V. Macias, born April 23, 1937 peacefully embraced God on December 16, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents Martin & Aquilina Macias. He is survived by his wife Idiana G. Macias; son George Macias; daughters Diana Hernandez, Maggie (Tom) Delgado, Rosie (Tony) Rodriguez, Martha Macias, and Esther Macias; grandchildren Christopher (Amanda), Vanessa (Ralph), Franchesca, Laura, Emma, Abigail, Thomas, Martin, Estephanie, Antonio, Diego, Jose, Gabrielle, Giovanni, and Sebastian; 7 great grandchildren; brother Luis, Marcos Macias; sisters Agnes Garcia, and Mary Rippy; he is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Alberto will be missed by everyone who knew him.
SERVICES
Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM with a Rosary at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at Palm Heights Mortuary. Funeral Procession will depart at 9:00 AM on Friday, December 18, 2009 for a Mass at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church. Interment will follow at First Memorial Park. You may sign the on-line guest book at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alberto Macias
Ruben Faz
January 4, 2010
To George Macias, my condolences to you and family your dad was a great man,it was a blessing for me to have met him in life! George. Keep going you have to keep his legacy going! You got my # I'm glad you call me today 1-4-10. Ruben Faz, Dallas tx
Jon & Kristin Ledesma
December 21, 2009
We are so sorry for this sudden loss! You are all in our thoughts and prayers daily!! Martha, you are a wonderful sister-in-law and we are always here for you! BJ and Gabby...we are PROUD to be your aunt and uncle! To the rest of the family...know we are here for you also!!!
Elec Ruiz Jr
December 20, 2009
Mr. Macias was a good friend,I enjoyed visiting Alberto when he worked on my bajo sexto. He liked to go eat breakfast at Mary Lou Cafe. I admire Alberto for being a good friend. He will be missed greatly. Elec Ruiz JR(San Antonio Tx)
Armando Arredondo
December 20, 2009
I had the pleasure of meeting ALBERTO MACIAS a few years back while picking up some bajo strings. Last year I asked to have a sexto built, which his son George started for me. I visited and talked to Alberto each time I stopped by to check the progress of my instrument. The last good chat we had was when my good friend Claudio Perez and I visited his shop, and again when I went to pick up my bajo a couple of months ago. We talked while George put the last finishing touches on it. Alberto will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathy to George and to all the Macias family.
Larry Trub
December 19, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Macias Family. Mr. Macias worked on my quinto and restored it for me. He did a beautiful job of course. He will be greatly missed by the SA musical community.
Lupe and Joe Guzman
December 18, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the Macias Family from the Lupe Guzman and Joe Guzman family in Washington State. Words cannot describe the service and friendship we enjoyed with the world's most sought after family of Bajo Sexto makers which started for us in 1963 with the founder, Martin. Alberto will surely be missed. We will forever treasure the bajo sextos made by Martin for Lupe, and the one and only curly maple bajo he made for Lupe as a gift for Joe. May he rest in peace.
Lucky Louie
December 18, 2009
mis sinceros pesames a la familia Macias. Mr. Albert was a real good person. he extended a lending hand to me and i am very greatfull for that and that is how i will remember him. as a radio disc jock he would call sometimes and request a song or two and he would invite me to his house. i will always hold fond memories. Thank you Mr. Albert and we will meet again.
alfonso ( al ) sandoval
December 18, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Victor Mermea
December 17, 2009
To the Macias Family
Our Brother hood will never be for gotten but the memories we had will always be in my heart. From the good times to the bad times we've always been together, now my days wait until i joy my brother, My bestfriend.
(Chevo) Victor Mermea
Rabbit and Alberto
Ramon "Rabbit" Sanchez
December 17, 2009
Our condolences to the Macias family in this difficult time. Compadre Alberto was a very talented craftsman, and a courteous and kind person. I will never forget the times we spent talking as he worked on my bajos, which his father had made. After he finished, he would always make me play his favorite boleros. He taught me a lot about caring for my bajos and about being a caring person.
Polo Urias
December 17, 2009
Nuestras mas sentidas condolencias a toda la familia, que les de Dios pronta resignacion; con aprecio. Polo Urias Y Su Maquina Norteña... Aaron Urias "El Leoncito de Ojinaga" .
Hobbs, NM
Frank Vidales
December 17, 2009
Our deepest condolences to the Macias family in the loss of Albert. Our prayers are with you in this time of grief. He was a dear friend whom I knew only a short few years. We will always remember his kind heart and humor.
Jose Claudio Perez
December 17, 2009
My Condolences to all the Macias Family. We will miss Don Alberto Macias me and a lot of people. I will have my Bajo that he made for me forever. Rest In Peace Don Alberto and Thank you for all your contributions to the conjunto music.
Claudio Perez bajo player with el conjunto de Chano Cadena
Los Hermanitos Tellez
December 17, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you..
A great instrument a great family!!!!!
MACIAS
Gregorio Garcia
December 17, 2009
May the Lord give you Strenght and Courage to continue in life.
Gregorio G. Garcia and Family
December 17, 2009
May the Lord give you strength and courage to continue in life.
Gregorio G. Garcia and Family
Danny & Nanette Stoudt
December 17, 2009
May the Light of Christ show Grandpa Macias his way Home. Love and Peace to the entire Macias family.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Danny, Nanette, & Matthew Stoudt
Silvia Mermea
December 17, 2009
We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of Macias. Please accept our condolences.
I will remember the times we would pick up my father. and he and macias will be eating ,talking , fixing the guitars together. I know my father will miss him dearly.
Amie Victoria Castillo
December 17, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Venessa Hill
December 17, 2009
My condolences to the Macias Family, I had the pleasure of meeting Don Alberto this year and it was inbeded in my heart what a great man he was and his impact he had in the music world, he will be remembered always
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