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Thomas Acuna Obituary
Corpus Christi - Thomas "Tom" Acuña made his last Hook Em' Horns sign on June 11, 2021 at the age of 60, signing off on a life lived with humor, honor, compassion, and few regrets.
Tom was the sixth of nine children and was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he lived his entire life. He was the director for KRIS communications and worked for Channel 6 News for 36 years, loving every minute of his time there. He truly enjoyed the Communications industry.
Tom loved to compete in and watch all manner of sports. He played competitive baseball and rugby for the Corpus Christi Crabs and select side teams. Rugby was a passion, and he excelled in it. He was a devoted, lifelong Texas Longhorns fan, no matter which sport they were representing.
Tom was a wonderful, kind, and gracious husband, father, son and brother. He dedicated his life to God and is now at peace with his Lord.
He is preceded in death by his father, Oscar Acuña and survived by his wife of 38 years, Lori, his son Aaron, his mother Goldie, his eight siblings Debbie (Benny) Tamez, Gerry (Teri), Bruce (Stephanie), Natalie, Loretta (Jay) Rudd, David (Magdalena), Art (Teresa), Jean (Alistair) Henry, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousin, all of whom he loved deeply.
Rest In Peace, Sweet Tom!
In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to his lifelong parish Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A big thank you to the staff of the Christus Spohn Cancer Center and ICU/ 8th floor. You were all a blessing!
Services will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church starting with Visitation at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Rosary at 12:00 p.m., concluding with a Funeral Mass at 12:30 p.m.
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YNDOLFO RAMOS
June 12, 2022
Thinking of Tom and la familia. Continued thoughts and prayers.
Vincent and Delia Secades
June 10, 2022
This first anniversary of Tommy´s passing brings to us a sea of memories. In that great sea of memories, time collapses and we all are together in that place where time does not exist. Tommy is a cute little boy with his head of long golden curls, sitting on his aunt´s lap. He is a young, strong man full of life, teasing me about my obsession to keep my cell phone pouch with me at all times. He meets his soulmate, marries, and has a son. He is happy, with a contagious smile, cooking barbecue at the ranch. Children are playing. We all seat at the table, joking and laughing. We see everything and talk to one another. The sea of memories is calm. Yet, the filling of loss is poignant.
Aunt Dede and Uncle Vince
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Yndolfo Ramos
June 16, 2021
Our hearts are boken with this sad news. Tom was always ready with a smile. We will miss him taking care of his lawn like clockwork every Thursday. Condolences to Lori, Aaron and the Acuna Clan. Rest in Peace, Tom.
Ronnie Ann
June 16, 2021
From a beautiful baby, with red locks, that grew up to be a handsome and kind gentleman. You will always be “Tommy” to me. You are so loved and missed by your mother, aunts, siblings, family, coworkers, cousins, friends and strangers- you never knew you touched. Rest In Peace my sweet cousin, you will always be in our memories, your smile never forgotten.
Respectfully,
Ronnie Ann - cousin
Delia Acuna Secades
June 15, 2021
My Dear Nephew Tom,
I have read what was written about you by your family, friends, co-workers, and people you knew; all of it so very true. You were a great son, brother, husband, father, nephew, cousin and friend. Your eyes and handsome smiling face reflected what was in your soul. You have left us to be with your Creator, your Father, Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts and Cousins, up there in Heaven keeping them company. We will weep and miss you, but we realize that you are no longer in pain. You are resting in Peace at last. We love you, Aunt Dede.
Sandra Nash
June 15, 2021
Oh no I am in shock - my husband played Rugby with him. He was the nicest person, I am so so sorry. Prayers to the family
Alistair Henry
June 14, 2021
I can truly say from the moment I met Tom he was genuinely a great guy . Always there for his immediate family & extended . He was the kind of guy that would help anyone, kind compassionate & real angel sent from heaven. I Always had a great time with lots of laughter at family gatherings with him. Will miss him dearly ..
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