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Herbert Alonzo Obituary
Herbert (Koko) age 85 died on January 5, 2020.
He leaves behind his sister Consuelo A. Garza, children Bertha Cox and husband Randolph, Herbert Alonzo Jr. and wife Erma, Robert Alonzo, Sandra A. Zamora and Justin Reus. He also leaves behind 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and other family and friends whose lives he touched very deeply, Timothy McDaniel, Gigi Alonzo, sisters in law Frances Saucedo and Rose Mary Canamar along with many other close family and friends whom he cherished. He will be met in heaven by his loving wife Bertha Alonzo, father Bernabe Alonzo, Mother Maria Carrizales Alonzo, sisters: Angelina Alonzo, Elvira Alonzo and brothers: Jesus Alonzo, Aurelio Alonzo, Pablo Alonzo
He was born in Gonzales Texas. He lived in San Antonio Texas where he raised his family. He was a graduate of Fox Tech High School in 1952. After high school he joined the Army as a Paratrooper from January 1953-December 1955 for which he received an honorable discharge. He retired Civil Service as a sheet metal worker in 1992 at the age of 58.
He had many passions in life such as Marathon running, softball and baseball. His biggest passion was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren as they pursued their dreams of basketball, baseball, softball, cheerleading, jump roping, concerts and Mariachi competitions.
Visitation will be held Friday January 17 2020 from 1:00-9:00 pm with a sharing of memories from 7:00-9:00 pm at Ortiz Mortuary 3114 Culebra Rd. Burial will be held at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery on Wednesday January 22, 2020 at 11:00 am.
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Isaac Martinez
January 10, 2021
Mr. Alonso was such a wonderful man to be around. Always so soft spoken and kind hearted. May all in heaven enjoy his company as we did here. God bless his wonderful family.
Fred Arias
January 21, 2020
Mr. Alonzo always care for his family, he would visit his son Bob and Gigi his daughter in law, helping with the lawn or what ever was needed. Blessed with the love of caring. Thank you Mr. Alonzo.
January 19, 2020
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Alonzo when he visited with my uncle who was recovering from surgery. He was truly a good man and, a dear friend to my uncle.
I enjoyed watching the two of them interact - sharing memories from as far back as their high school days and also, from their marathon running days.
Mr Alonzo will be missed by our family.
Rest In Peace Herbie .... until we all meet again.
David Canamar
January 17, 2020
Though I knew Koko Man (my name for him) for a short time we enjoyed each other's company and I I am sorry we didn't know each other longer. My deepest sympathy to all his family members. God bless you Koko Man.
Alvie Riojas & Bert Briseno
January 17, 2020
Bonnie, Herbie, Bobby and Sandra.... We are thinking about you all during this trying time. Please know your dad was a great man and a great friend to our parents and to Bert and I. We love you guys and we send prayers for strength and peace. May the perpetual light shine upon him and may he rest in peace.
Oscar Cardenas
January 17, 2020
Prayers to the entire Alonzo Family. May the Lord give you strength as you mourn his beautiful life he displayed to all! God Bless!
Ernest Elizondo
January 16, 2020
My & My Mother's MOST SINCERE, DEEPEST, HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO BOBBY AND THE ENTIRE ALONZO FAMILY. Your Father was a great friend to my Father, Mother along with a fantastic fast pitch softball teammate, on clubs like The Glowworm, Dugout, Wolfe's, APCO Packing, among others. I will always remember " Ko Ko ", wife Bertha, Bobby and the rest of the family at The Glowworn Tournament, BEST IN TEXAS, BAR NONE, then, on the trips to Houston, for The Latin American Tournament, and afterwards, every time seeing him at the tournaments we played in, he made a special effort to come to me, say hello then ask how my Mother & siblings were doing ! That's the kind of man he was, loving, caring and very special, AN ANGEL SENT FROM ABOVE ! WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED, NEVER FORGOTTEN, MAY " KO KO " REST IN ETERNAL PEACE, VAYA CON DIOS, SEÑOR ALONZO, NUESTRO AMIGO !!
Robert Luna
January 16, 2020
Most sincere condolences and prayers for the family and friends of Mr Alonzo
Yvonne Rios
January 16, 2020
Our condolences goes out to Bobby and the entire Alonzo family. Mr Alonzo was a very kind and loving person. God Bless him and his family.May He Rest In Peace. David and Yvonne Rios GlowWorm Family
Isaac Martinez
January 16, 2020
Our condolences to the Alonso family. Mr Alonso was such a nice and caring man. I will be forever grateful to him for spending time with my father while in the hospital and the nursing home. God Bless his family and May he Rest In Peace.
Isaac and Myrna Martinez
Sylvia Sanchez
January 16, 2020
My condolences to the Alonso family. He was a very kind family man. God bless you all as you mourn the loss of your beloved dad.
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