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Abel Nanez Obituary
Abel M. Nanez Jr., 66 born April 11, 1942 in San Antonio, TX., was called to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday December 16, 2008. Abel went in peace surrounded by his family as they lovingly bid his farewell. He is preceded in death by his father Abel Nanez Sr., brother Raul M. Nanez Sr. and granddaughter Jessica G. Banda. Abel M. Nanez Jr. is survived by his loving wife Elvira O. Nanez, mother Beatriz M. Nanez, daughter Christine B. Nanez, son Abel O. (Jeanette G.) Nanez III; blessed grandchildren Megan L. Banda, Naomi C. Banda, Abel G. Nanez IV, Aaron I. Nanez and Stephanie J. Banda, sisters; Rebecca Martinez, Dalia Soto; brother Miguel M. Nanez, brother in law Juan A. (Virginia) Ortiz, and sister in law Gloria O. Navarro. Numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Abel loved to watch his Cowboys games, looked forward to his family trips to Garner State Park every summer, but his passion was singing and playing the guitar.
SERVICES
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2008from 1:00P.M.-9:00P.M. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00P.M. at Palm Heights Mortuary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 19, 2008 at 11:00A.M. at Divine Providence Catholic Church with interment to follow in San Fernando Cemetery II.
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Alice De Leon and Family
January 15, 2009
To my Tia Chita, my deepest sympathy on Abel my primo (El Huero), to Becky, Dalia, Mike my prayers are with you.
Louie Gutierrez
December 31, 2008
To the Nanez Family Especially Vera,Sorry for your lost. Abel was a very special person in my life and has taught me a great deal as a kid growing up till I work with him and my Dad Lupe Adames at united van lines.I always enjoyed being around you and your jokes and listening play the guitar. I'm truly sorry I miss his funeral but my heart was there now he's with my Dad Lupe and Uncle Gene reunited once again. Abe and Christine i also apologize for not being there you two will always be my little sister and brother take care love Louie Gutierrez and Family.
HERNANDEZ
December 18, 2008
TO THE NANEZ FAMILY MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO THE NANEZ FAMILY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND AND DAD HE WAS A VERY GOOD HARD WORKING MAN WHO WAS VERY FRIENDLY NOW HES IN HEAVEN WITH MY DAD EUGENIO HERNANDEZ AND MY UNCLE GUADALUPE ADAMES NOW THE THREE UNITED VAN LINE WORKERS ARE JOINING ONCE AGAIN IN HEAVEN GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THE TIME OF YOUR LOSS LOVE THE HERNANDEZ FAMILY OF CONVERSE TEXAS
Pat Cruz
December 18, 2008
Dear Vera, Christina and Abe:
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Abel was a special person. He was a good man and funny as well. Abel was a good friend to my parents and our family. I have many fond memories of my childhood and am very happy that I chose him as a godfather to my son. My prayers are with you all.
Love, Patty
Raquel Rodriguez
December 18, 2008
Mrs. Nanez, Abel and Christine; Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you always.
Rachel Rodriguez & family
Deacon Robert M. Garza
December 18, 2008
Nanez Family, Abel, "El Huero" was my cousin and we grew up together across the street from each other's house. He was a good person and a good guitar player who played at my wedding in 1963. My prayers are with you all and May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Alejandra Perez (Rodriguez)
December 18, 2008
Mrs. Nanez, Christine and Abel;
My deepest sympathy to you and your extended families. I pray that you find comfort in each other as you mourn the loss of your husband, father. My thoughts are with you.
Delia Cura
December 18, 2008
Extending my deepest sympathy to the family.
Love
Delia
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