David Pena

David Luis Pena age 69, passed away March 28, 2012 at the VA Hospital in Houston, Tx. David was born in Brownsville, Texas to Adolfo Pena Jr (deceased) and Berta Trevino Pena on September 21, 1942. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 25 yrs, Lidia San Miguel Pena (Houston,Tx), his only child, David Luis Pena Jr (Iris) of Houston, Tx. and his beautiful and much loved grandchildren: Lily, Jazzy, and David III, his 90 yrs old Mother Berta (Mission, Tx), and his brothers: Adolfo Pena III (Fito) (Santa Monica, Ca.), Ruben Pena (Riverside, Ca)., Ben Pena ( Katy, Tx.) and sisters: Alma Bailey (Mission, Tx), Melinda Garza (Houston, Tx), Dilia Giguere (Dd) (Wheatland, Ca) and numerous nieces and nephews. David graduated from Brownsville High in May 1961. In June 1961 he, along with 5 other close friends, enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corp. Since he was a child, his interest in tanks grew, and when he joined the Marines, he was assigned to a tank company and eventually, he was designated as Tank Commander for the 1st Tank Battalion (Flame Platoon) in Camp Pendleton, Ca. He served overseas in Okinawa: 3rd. Tank Battalion, Bravo Company until his return to the states in 1965. He received an Honorable Discharge in May 3, 1965. David was a life-long member of the La Primera Iglesia Presbyteriana Mexicana of Brownsville, Tx, he was active in the Former/ Retired Marines Association and very active with members of the Class of 61 of Brownsville High, helping plan many of their reunions. David loved keeping up with friends via email, phone calls, and visits. For many years, before he became very sick, David was known by friends and family as the" Prayer Warrior", always keeping a list of those who asked for prayer. His God was most important to him, followed by being a proud American, and last, but not least, David was very proud to be a Marine. For as long as we can remember, David was never without his Marine Corp cap, a Marine Corp Tee shirt and the little American flag that he would attach to his cane with a big rubber band! In his last years, however, the main love and joy of his life were his three grandchildren: Lily, Jazzy and David who were his reason for living. When he got to see them, they were the best pain medicine he could get. David will be missed by his family and his many friends. We mourn his passing, but know that because of the promises of the Bible ( John 3:16 ), David is in God's presence, where he is now at peace, praising God with the Angels and free from pain forever. Join the Pena family for a "Celebration of David's life" on Monday, April 2, 2012, at the Paradigm Funeral Home, 5455 Dashwood, Bellaire, Tx 77401 (phone # 713-933-0356) from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m