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Fernando Alarcon Obituary
08/25/1930 - 01/24/2025
Fernando Alarcon, 94, of Laredo, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025. Born on August 25, 1930, to Arturo and Esperanza Alarcon, Fernando lived his life in Laredo, where he built a legacy of love, faith, and hard work.
In 1955, Fernando began his service in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, before being deployed to Gelnhausen, Germany, in 1956. Serving with the 33rd Tank Battalion during the Korean Conflict, he proudly fulfilled his duty to his country and was honorably discharged in 1957.
Fernando dedicated 29 years of his career to the Uniroyal Tire Testing Facility, later Michelin, where he worked as a tire inspector, test driver and photographer.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Aurora Cristina Saenz Alarcon; his loving children, Fernando (Rebecca) Alarcon Jr., Elizabeth (David) Longoria, Adriana (Ronald) Lozano, and Javier (Marissa) Alarcon; and eight grandchildren, David Longoria, Dante Lozano, Gabriela (Rocky) Longoria Trigleth, Samantha Alarcon, Dimitri Lozano, Fernando Alarcon III, Alejandro Alarcon, and Andrea Alarcon. Fernando is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family who adored him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arturo and Esperanza Alarcon; his brother, Arturo (Gloria) Alarcon Jr.; and five sisters, Elena, Benita, Dolores, Ernestina, and Refugio.
A rosary and mass will be held at San Martin De Porres Catholic Church on Saturday, February 15, 2025 beginning at 8:00 am. A holy rosary will be recited at 8:30 am and funeral mass will begin at 9:00 am. Inurnment will follow to the Laredo City Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the United States Army Honor Guard and the Laredo Veterans Honor Guard.
Fernando's legacy will live on in the hearts of all who loved him.
In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks for donations to be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 723-3611. For your convenience, you may leave your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com
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