John S. Cedillo

SAN ANGELO John S. Cedillo, 75, of San Angelo passed away peacefully in his sleep on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011. He served his country proudly during the Korean War in the United States Marine Corps. He returned home to be with his family and began a career with Terrill Manufacturing Company and later followed his dreams of becoming a firefighter and retired with the San Angelo Fire Department after 27 years of service. John was an avid golfer and enjoyed putting around with friends at Santa Fe Golf Course. In his early years he was a member of the GI Forum and the Pan-American Golf Association. He was a board member of Habitat for Humanity, La Esperanza Clinic, a founder of the "Pancho Clause" Christmas Program in the Barrio, elections judge for over 20 years at the Southside Recreation Center, avid member of Bethel United Methodist Church and involved with many civic and community organizations. His greatest loves were faith, family and friends. John is survived by his wife, Rosa E. Cedillo of San Angelo; daughter and sons, Helen Cedillo of San Antonio, Oscar Cedillo and wife Kristen of Kyle, John Cedillo III and girlfriend Heather Alexsa of Orlando and Gabriel Cedillo of San Angelo. His surviving family include Amelia Franco, Audelia Alcala, Armando Cedillo, all of San Angelo; grandson Elijah Cedillo of Kyle; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Welcoming him at the gates of heaven are his parents, Juan and Lupe Cedillo; brother Sam Cedillo; sister Alicia Rodriguez; and Tio Antonio and Tia Eulogia. Pallbearers are Andy Cedillo, Ricky DeLaCruz, Jerry Montelongo, Larry Montelongo, Richard Cedillo and Mark Soto. Under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home, a rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, in Johnson's Funeral Home chapel. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 28, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online register book at johnsons-funeralhome.com. "Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever." Psalm 23)