Alfredo M. Garivay Jr.

SAN ANGELO Alfredo M Garivay Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, in a local hospital. Rosary is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Pastor Sandra Ornelas of Peace, Grace and Mercy Word of Faith Center of The Colony and Associate Pastor Julian Falcon of Word of Life. Burial will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home. Alfredo was born on April 1, 1954, in San Angelo to Alfredo and Manuela Garivay. He married Elida Hernandez on March 27, 1976, in San Angelo. Alfredo worked for the City of San Angelo for over 20 years, he was a hard worker who cared greatly for his family. He was a hero to his family, taking the time to teach his sons how to be true men. Alfredo was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed camping and fishing. Some of his other favorite pastimes were listening to music, watching movies and spending time with his loving grandchildren. Alfredo will be deeply missed by all those who loved him. Alfredo is survived by his wife, Elida Garivay; sons Alfredo (Cyndi) Holguin, Jeffery Hernandez, Jason Aaron Garivay and Alfredo (Erica) Garivay, III; brothers Ector Garivay, all of San Angelo, Manuel Rocha of San Angelo and Joe Avalos of Abilene; sisters, Sandra G. (Guillermo) Ornelas of The Colony, Belinda (Richard) Sigala of Irving and Terri Narducci of Killeen; 15 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.