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Alfonso Holguin Obituary
After a life dedicated to serving the poor and needy and educating public health students, Alfonso Holguin died in San Antonio, Texas, on October 6, 2017 at the age of 86.
He is survived by his wife, Hanna Holguin; his children, Laura Wagner, Mark and Rebecca Holguin, Theresa and Will Fisher, Carol Holguin, Paul and Kathleen Holguin, Stephen and Lisa Holguin; his sisters, Therese Clemmons and Linda Holguin; 15 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso and Effie Mae Holguin; his brother, Edward Holguin; his sister, Brenda Cardenas; and his son-in-law, David Wagner. The funeral Mass will be held on October 20, 2017 at 10am at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 10703 Wurzbach Road, SA, TX, 78230 with a reception to follow celebrating Alfonso's life. Inquiries may be directed to Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, phone: 210-349-1414. In lieu of flowers, we ask that gifts be made in Alfonso H. Holguin, MD's name to support the Alfonso H. Holguin, MD Scholarship Fund at the UT Health School of Public Health. Please visit giving.uth.edu/memorial or make checks payable to: UT Health, PO Box 1321 Houston, Texas 77251-1321.
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Jim Harrison
August 4, 2019
Dr. Holguin was my friend and mentor as a graduate student in public health. I came to the program from the US Public Health Service in Chinle, Arizona. Dr. Holgiin had a distinguished career with the PHS himself, but I didn't learn until after I graduated that he had worked in Chinle in his own career. Similar backgrounds aside, he related personal stories to me that convinced me that I would do well in life given my serious medical limitations that had plagued me for decades. That encouragement allowed me to finish my program second in my class in twelve calendar months. I know that a lot of his inspiration came from his wife and children, as he related his own career to me over time. His ability to inspire and motivate will be missed by all.
RJ Dutton
October 28, 2017
I met Dr. Holguin (Al) when I first came to work on public health along the Texas-Mexico Border over 20 years ago. always listened to him carefully... lots of respect for him... such a great prescence. And great hair! Best wishes.
October 25, 2017
So sorry for your loss. I first met Dr. Holguin while I served as the Florida Border Health Education and Training Centers Statewide Administrator. A consummate public health professional, Dr. Holguin leaves a legacy of commitment to securing improved health for the medically underserved of not just the state of Texas, but of the US. A giant in public health....
Dr. Jessie R. M. Legros
October 25, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr.Holguin was one of my mentors in graduate school and a man I have channeled numerous times throughout my life since those years in San Antonio. He shared his passion and dedication to public health, community, and family in every conversation. He helped me explore and develop my own passion and create my professional and personal path. The world is a little darker without him, but I know his light shines bright within all the many lives he touched.
Carlos Nieto, M.D., M.P.H.
October 17, 2017
Dr. Holguin was my mentor, friend, and colleague. Many a common man is alive today because an uncommon man made a heroic dedication of his life to public health. His legacy will survive and it will continue to improve our lives. I wish you safe harbor, my friend.
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