Onesimo Abrigo Obituary

ABRIGO
Onesimo H. "Bebe" Abrigo WWII Bronze Star Hero
January 19, 1920-August 1, 2009
Onesimo H. "Bebe" Abrigo, born in Yorktown, Texas to Onesimo and Cecilia Hinojosa Abrigo, parents (deceased) passed away August 1, 2009 at the age of 89. He was also preceded in death by his sons, David and Danny; his siblings, Robert, Ofelia, and Tomasita. Bebe received in early years a full ride 4 year scholarship to Texas A&M, but instead he decided to make a choice to join the US Army and left to training to Fort Sam Houston and would begin his adult life of being part of WWII era. He was assigned to Co C 419th Infantry Battalion. After serving he moved to Los Angeles, Calif and became part of the team at American Can Company where he was an Engineer Supervisor. After several years went by in 1972, he met Frances Muniz-Mata. On July 18, 1973 they married and raised two children JoAnn and Joe Martin as his own. They jointly decided to move to San Antonio to be closer to family members. Bebe became a day manager at Los Arcos Restaurant, family owned by the Muniz's. He loved military history, he also had a passion to listen and dance to Accordian-Conjunto music. His hobbies and collector of Stamps, Coins, and huge baseball cards, not to say the less but a fan of the SA Spurs and Dallas Cowboys. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Frances; children, Yolanda Carrera, Terry Dalmeida, JoAnn Longoria and husband Al and Joe Martin Mata; granddaughter, Elizabeth Abrigo and numerous grandchildren; sisters, Lydia-Lillie, Rosey, Pauline, and Irene; also, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Mr. Abrigo would have liked for us to recognize and acknowledge with many thanks to the Audie Murphy Veterans Hospital Staff and especially to Sandra Greer, RN, Elizabeth Lopez, social worker, Dr. Ami Kadakia, MD, Dr. Ken Smith, and the nurses and CNA's at Christus Hospice-Horizon bay for always providing above and beyond care. Visitation will begin from 5:00 pm. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Trevino Funeral Home, 226 Cupples Rd. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 9, 2009 in the funeral home chapel. Procession will depart from the funeral home at 9:30 a.m., Monday, August 10, 2009 for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery AT 11:30 a.m. with full military honors. Services under the direction of

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Published by San Antonio Express-News from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Onesimo Abrigo

4 Entries

JoAnn Longoria

August 10, 2009

Stepfather...
Bebe, you were the man I ended up calling my father, when I met you I was only 9 going on 10. Looking back all I can say is all the things you did for me and that you didn't have to be. You were there to walk along beside me, from my Debut to the last father and daughter dance at my wedding, to the birth of my son. All those special Father & Daughter moments I will cherish. You were always there for me and my family. I am so very greatful for you being that father you were, that didn't have to be.

pete/chris hinojosa

August 10, 2009

bebe, you will be in are hearts,we will miss you,i think of the times you showed us your collections of cards and coins.

Senator Leticia Van de Putte

August 10, 2009

Dear Abrigo Family:

It is with deepest sadness that I extend my condolences to you on the loss of your beloved.

As Chair of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, I am sincerely thankful for his valiant service and dedication to our great country.

May the love and the wonderful memories you shared with him help you when you need it most. He will never be forgotten, and your family will be remembered in my prayers.

Viviana Carrera

August 9, 2009

Grandpa, I thank you for the 30 years you were in my life. It was an honor to have you as part of my family and I will forever miss you. I am sad you did not meet your newest great-grandson, but I know that you are able to see him. We will tell him about you and what an honorable man you were and show him pictures. I'm just grateful that you have now found your peace and are back home with our Savior Jesus Christ. Your physical journey on this earth may have ended. But your spiritual life has only begun. We hope to see you again one day, but until then this is not goodbye this is more like we will see you later. God Bless You and give you your wings because I know you are an angel now watching over us.

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