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Jose Alfaro Obituary
Mr. Jose Antonio Alfaro Jr., born in Dilley, TX on September 19, 1932 went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2010 at the age of 77 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Jose A, and Felicitas Alfaro Sr., brothers and sisters-in-law, Francisco, Jose Antonio, Miguel and wife Amelia and Victor R. and wife Celia Alfaro, and sister, Socorro Alfaro. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carmen 0. Alfaro, sons and daughters-in-law: Jose A. (Jo Jo) Alfaro III, Carlos M. and Lisa Alfaro and Marco A. and Laura Alfaro, grandchildren: Andrew J. (A.J.) Alfaro, Julianna R. (Ju Ju) Alfaro and Kahn Alfaro, brothers and sisters: Catalina A. Silva, Manuel (Cristela), Jesus S. (Isabel), Leopoldo (Pauline), Soledad A. (Alejandro) Munoz, Guillermo (Celia), Gilberto F. (Irene) Alfaro and Felicitas Alfaro. Mr. Alfaro was founder of the ALFA Ambulance Service, past president of the Ortiz Mortuary Inc., Sociedad De La Union, and Northwest Side Lions Club. He was co-founder of Peregrinos En Accion in 1995, a member of the Third Order of St. Dominic and member of the Fox-Tech Ex-Students Assn. He was a U.S.A.F. veteran of the Korean War. Visitation will begin on Monday, May 17, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Ortiz Mortuary Chapel. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at St. Dominic's Catholic Church, 5919 Ingram Rd. Funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 with a 10:00 a.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Dominic's Catholic Church with Rev. Eric Ritter, Rev. Kevin Fausz, C.M. and Fray Roberto Viveros OFM Cap, and Rev. Martin Moreno presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Texas Lions Camp, P.O. Box 290247, Kerrville, TX 78029. Interment will follow at San Fernando Cemetery # 2. "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." ARRANGEMENTS WITH:
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Sandra Dee Medina
May 18, 2010
Dear Joe,
I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing, my sincerest condolences go out to you and your family.
Elvia Villarreal
May 17, 2010
Dear Mrs. Alfaro
My most sincerest condolences to you and your family on your loss. Though I didn't know Mr. Alfaro very well, I would hear my brother in law (Mario Salas) speak very highly of him.
Blessings to the family.
Sincerely,
Adolfo & Elvia Villarreal
Melina Salazar
May 17, 2010
My padrino was & always will be a special man. He helped alot of people & gave himself to anyone who needed it. He will be greatly missed. I love u pardino, may you rest in peace!! My condolences to the whole Alfaro Family!!
May 17, 2010
My condolences to all the Alfaro's. Joe's loving compassion will be forever remembered.
Cynthia Amaro Garcia
Colleyville, Texas
Maria Cruz
May 17, 2010
My most sincere condolences to the whole Alfaro family.
Belinda Lerma-McKeighan
May 17, 2010
Our condolences to the Alfaro family from the Lerma and McKeighan families. We will keep you in our prayers at this time.
Irma Avila
May 17, 2010
Mrs. Alfaro and family,
My deepest condolences goes out to the entire family. Even though seeing Mr. Alfaro once a year at Christmas Eve, he will always be remembered as such a nice and caring man. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Irma Avila (Gloria Carrizales' sister)
alejandro munoz j.r.
May 16, 2010
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Rudy & Sylvia Arzola
May 16, 2010
Mrs. Alfaro and Family,
He was a great friend of our families (the Arzola's and the Candelario's). Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Rudy & Sylvia Arzola
May 16, 2010
My condolences to all the Alfaro Family.
Manuel and Janie Zaragosa
Fernando Canseco Jr.
May 16, 2010
My very first Ambulance ride was in an Alfa Ambulance. I was just a little kid. my condolences to the Alfaro Family, I will see you all on Tuesday.
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