LUCIANO ELOY SOSA Jr.

Luciano Eloy Sosa, Jr., 83, of Laredo, passed away Wednesday morning, September 4, 2024.

Eloy was born July 21, 1941 in Laredo, Texas and was a lifelong resident.

He attended Martin High School, after graduation he joined the armed forces and served with the

U.S. Navy USS Marias (AO-57) from Sept.1962 to Sept. 1966 and was ranked as Seaman (E4).

He was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal. He later was released from active duty

with an Honorable Discharge and returned to Laredo. He had a long career with the Tex-Mex Railroad.

He was married for 44 years to Maria Carlota "Chale" Caballero Sosa and loved and cherished his family.

Eloy was an honorable man; devoted husband, wonderful father and grandfather, great brother and son,

and beloved friend to many.

He was preceded in death by his wife Maria Carlota Caballero Sosa, his son Luciano Eloy Sosa, III, his parents

Luciano Eloy Sosa, Sr. and Alicia Gonzalez Sosa, his brother PFC Jorge Sosa, and sister Alicia Argimira

Sosa Herrera.

He is survived by his daughter Cynthia Lorena Sosa and his grandson Joaquin Daniel Piña,

his brothers Eduardo (Manuela) Sosa, Daniel (Hilda+) Sosa, Salvador (Norma) Sosa, and Ricardo

(Ann) Sosa. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He loved Life. When you remember him, celebrate his life with stories, laughter, joy, and smiles.

Also surviving him are other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a vigil of the deceased, officiated by Rev. Deacon Roger Martinez, will be held at 7 p.m. in the Hernandez, Lopez and Sons, Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. on San Bernardo Ave. A Liturgy of the Word, also officiated by Rev. Deacon Roger Martinez, will be celebrated in the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Committal services and interment will follow at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

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