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Abelardo Mireles Obituary
ABELARDO (LALO) MIRELES
LOS EBANOS/EDINBURG - Abelardo (Lalo) Mireles, 86, met his Savior face to face on February 18, 2009, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on July 28, 1922 and lived in Los Ebanos where he resided until 2003. He then moved to Edinburg along with his wife Emma to be closer to his children, to enjoy the ranch life and to be a part of the Rock Outreach Ministry. He had a Ministry of Singing to street kids who eventually called him grandpa. He was employed by Sam Fordyce Gravel Co., Heldt Bros., and a foreman with J&M Well Service and M&M Construction.
He is survived by his children Abelardo (Elma) Mireles III of Mission, Hector (Emma) Mireles of McAllen, Rolando (Lucy) Mireles of La Victoria, Sylvia Mireles of Weslaco, Sostenes (Mary Annabel) Mireles of Brownsville, David (Norma) Mireles of Mission, Ricardo (Rita) Mireles of Ramona California, Romeo (Martha) Mireles of Edinburg, Homar (Mary) Mireles of Webster Groves, Missouri, and Sonia Mireles of Edinburg. He is also survived by two sisters Irene M. Garcia, Librada Parras; one brother Roberto Mireles; 18 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Emma B. Mireles and his siblings Victor Manuel, Sostenes, Gregorio, Onesimo and Cecilia Olivo.
Visitation will be held today, February 19, 2009, at Ric Brown Family Funeral Home from 1 1 to 9 p.m. a Celebration of Life service at 7 p.m. Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 20, 2009, at Ric Brown Family Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Burial will follow at Los Ebanos Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Ric Brown Family Funeral Home of Mission.
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Memories and Condolences
for Abelardo Mireles
Charlie Manuel Parra
March 4, 2009
To My Dearest Uncle Lalo, My thoughts of you when I was young, is that the tallest man I even saw and a man that loved his wife, children and family most of all GOD. To all my cousins in the valley I remember you all. Love, Charlie and his Angels.
Belinda C Garcia
February 27, 2009
Mireles Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please remember "When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight."…..
valerie peterson
February 24, 2009
What an inspiration he was. His legacy lives on. Our thoughts and hearts are with you all. We really miss you all.
Joseph and Valerie Peterson
Sonia and Ma. Luisa Sanchez (WHS Registrar)
February 22, 2009
Ms. Mireles:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the good memories of your dad bring you comfort.
Benito & Chelly Villalon
February 21, 2009
Sonia,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of need. May god give you the strength to get through this difficult time.
Chapa Sisters Martha, Jane. Sylvia and Melba
February 20, 2009
Tia Irene and All the Mireles family:
Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matt. 5:4
May you find peace and comfort knowing that Jesus is with the Mireles family.
We lift your family up with our thoughts. love and prayers during your time of saddness.
Sofia Pena
February 20, 2009
My mother, Irma Pena, was a friend of Mr. Mireles and his late wife. She was a teacher to most of their children. My mother is no longer able to get out much but she wanted to let the kids know that she has them in her prayers. May God Bless you, from the Pena's - Irma, Tony Jr., Mellie, Tito, Lalo, Joel, Joaquin and Sofia.
Thelma & David Vela
February 20, 2009
Sonia,
May God bless you and your family during your time of sorrow, we will keep you all in our prayers.
Alma & Belen Shives & Wall
February 20, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
TIMOTEO FLORES, JR.
February 20, 2009
Abelardo was my father's friend, therefore he was my friend. I enjoyed talking to him about the old ways and I only wish I could have had the chance to see him one more time. I will miss my friend.
February 20, 2009
Thoughts and Prayers are with the Mireles Family.
Roberto Garcia (grandson of the late Mrs. Julia Mireles Rosa)Austin, Texas
Iris Saenz
February 20, 2009
Tio David,
My deepest condolences goes to you and your family. May God give you the strength to pull thru this hard time. We love you!
Pete & Angie Castillo
February 20, 2009
Rolando and Lucila,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your father was blessed with a wonderful family. God bless you and him.
Sincerely,
February 20, 2009
Asi quiso Dios recoger al siempre serviciable y amable Lalo para reunirlo con su adorada Emma. God is AWESOME. To all of the family, but most especially to Sonia, Romeo, and Mrs. Garcia: Please accept our deepest sympathy for your earthly loss and our greatest joy for the heavenly reunion of your dearly beloved parents (brother).May God continue to bless all of you and please know that we will keep you in our prayers. Your friends who will always remember Lalo and Emma very fondly, Miguel & Ofelia de los Santos
ROBERT BROWN
February 19, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
teofilo gonzalez
February 19, 2009
our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of need.may the good bless you all.
rosalba ramos
February 19, 2009
mr. mireles,
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief.
ms. ramos
science dept.
Oswaldo Aguilar
February 19, 2009
Nuestras condolencias para todos ustedes.
sentimos mucho el deceso de Lalo, nuestras Oraciones y pensamientos estan con Ustedes.
Lalo fue uno de los baluartes de la familia
Mireles Aguilar.
(nunca olvidare ni su voz ni su risa)
God Bless.
Romula Gutierrez Guerra
February 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Alma Wall
February 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tony & Erica Solis
February 19, 2009
What a great family man Abelardo was. I thank God for having the opportunity to get to know him and all of his family. What a great family--- THE MIRELES! God bless each and everyone. Let us now reflect on all the GREAT things he accomplished in life.
Heather Ganschinietz
February 19, 2009
Please accept my sympathies.
David, Nancy & Timothy Boga
February 19, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Belma Ochoa Munoz
February 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joe & Angie Garza
February 19, 2009
To The Mireles Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the good memories of your dad bring you comfort. Lalo and Emma are together again singing praises to the Lord. I remember your dad always singing praises to the Lord with a big smile. God Bless each and everyone of you. God is the only on that will bring you comfort.
Arnold & Dolly (Hernandez) Cerda
February 19, 2009
Sonia, Mireles Family & Mrs. Irene Garcia, Our most heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to you all during this time of sorrow. Blessings to You all today and in the days to come. Mr Mireles is in peace and resting after a life well lived surrounded by his loved ones.
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