Angel De Jesus Pedraza

Angel De Jesus Pedraza May 7, 1986 - March 22, 2007 Beloved son, brother, family member to many, and special friend to all, Angel Pedraza, a wonderful person in life who touched the hearts of many, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2007, in Austin, Texas. He is survived by, mother, Maria M. Pedraza; father, Rudolph Pedraza; maternal grandmother, Maria Leyva; brothers, Juan Rudolph Pedraza and Joseph Noah Pedraza; and sister, Evelyn Marie Pedraza. Angel graduated from Reagan High School and attended the University of Texas' Department of Radio, Television, and Film while double-majoring in philosophy. His passion and career aspiration was filmmaking. He was co-founder of Raider Films, Don Juan Productions and a veteran of the Austin Film Society's Youth Film initiative who became the first beneficiary of an AFS scholarship for demonstrated artistic potential, strength of character and dedication to the art and craft of filmmaking. He was active since middle school in the University Outreach Center-Austin program as a participant, tutor, mentor and program assistant. He was also involved with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) youth chapter. Angel was a motivational speaker, an inspiration, and a positive role model in everything he did. He strove for the best not only in himself, but he assisted and motivated other to do so for themselves, as well. Although he had many interests and talents, his overriding concern was to be able to use his education and talents in a way that would contribute to society and would allow others to become empowered. He will be greatly missed and forever loved by his family and many friends. A Funeral Mass will be conducted Monday, March 26, 2007, at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 12 noon - 9:00 p.m., with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, at Angel Funeral Home, 1600 S. First, Austin, Texas.