ABEL T. BOTELLO

BOTELLO Abel T. Botello, 57, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2008. He was born in Alice, Texas on July 9, 1951. He is preceded in death by his parents; Alberto V. Botello and Leonor T. Botello, brothers; Alfredo T. Botello and Adolfo T. Botello. Abel served his country with the United States Army in Vietnam, AirBourne. He worked for NAS-CCAD for over 20 years. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his siblings; Esmeralda B. Limon and (her Late husband Jose Limon) of Corpus Christi, Alberto T. (Esperanza) Botello of Irving, Texas, Lydia B. (Adolfo) Villarreal of Beeville, Texas, Arturo T. Botello of San Diego, California, Henriqueta B. Lopez of Alice, Texas, Elva B. Gonzales of Alice, Texas, Elia B. (David) Garner of Eulees, Texas and Deacon Armando (Emma) Botello of Corpus Christi, Texas. Fifteen nephews and thirteen nieces also survive him. A very special thanks to Mickey Furcron and Margie Reyes from South Padre Island, Texas. A very special thanks to two of his sisters, Lydia B. Villarreal and Elia B. Garner for being his caretakers at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Corpus Christi Funeral Home, 2409 Baldwin, Corpus Christi, Texas 78405. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 1, 2009 from 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. that same evening at Corpus Christi Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 2, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church with interment to follow at Seaside Memorial Park. To view guestbook, share memories and leave condolences please visit our website at www.corpuschristifh.com