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ALFREDO LUGO Obituary

ALFREDO LUGO Alfredo Lugo was called home to reunite with his beloved father and mother, J.P. and Guadalupe Lugo, as well as his sister Beatriz and daughter Ruth, on January 1, 2014. His infectious laugh, generous heart, and ability to put you at ease at "Hello" will be missed by his family and friends. Mr. Lugo is survived by his wife, Elena, his sons, James (Crystal) Lugo, Freddy Lugo, Albert (Flor) Gomez, and his daughters, Beth Lugo, Sandra (Scott) Caballero and 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, whom he loved with all his heart. Mr. Lugo is also survived by his brothers, Juan P. Lugo, Joe (Diane) Lugo, Robert (Virginia) Lugo, Frank (+Belinda) Lugo, Roy Lugo and his sisters, Maria (Juan) Hernandez, and Lydia (+Timoteo) Jimenez. Alfredo Lugo's love for his community began in the 60's when he played for the Donna Redskins under Coach Earl Scott, his long-admired mentor. His biggest accomplishment on the gridiron was getting inducted into the Rio Grande Valley Football Hall of Fame. He often spoke fondly of his weekly ritual before a game which included a big steak breakfast prepared by his sister Beatriz and a haircut by the local barber, Roy Handy. Alfredo could recall stories about his life growing up and have you in stitches in no time. Alfredo's love for his family was unconditional. Being the baby in the family, he looked up to his older brothers and sisters who helped raise him. However, as an adult, he became the brother who looked after his siblings. It is great consolation that he is now with his beloved mother, whom he missed dearly. He graduated from Livingston University in Alabama and coached in local high schools. He worked as risk manager at PSJA ISD and retired in 2013. He served 16 years as a member of Donna ISD school board and most currently as board president. His leadership on the board led to the creation of many of Donna ISD's biggest and finest facilities. His ability to work with people from all walks of life made him a great leader. He was well-known and liked by people not only from his community, but also valley wide. Visitation will be today, Friday, January 3, 2014 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. rosary. Funeral mass will be Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Donna. Interment will follow at Val Verde Memorial Gardens. Please sign the guest book at www.hawkinsfh.com Funeral services are under the direction of Hawkins Funeral Home in Donna. Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

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Published by The Monitor from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2014.

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June 13, 2014

My deepest condolences to all the family, my prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Lilia Coronado-Valdez

April 7, 2014

My condolences to the Lugo Family, I just learned about his passing. i worked with Alfredo with the County, he was a great man. i wish i had been in town. My condolences to all his brother as well as they were a close family.
Cindy Tamez

January 16, 2014

We are sorry to hear of your loss of Fred. We hope it helps to know others are with you in prayers and thoughts of sympathy. The Good Lord will watch over your brother.

Mary Ellen (Payne) and Tom Stocker

January 15, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Lugo family. May Mr. Lugo rest in peace.

Ben Denison

January 13, 2014

My heart aches for the Lugo family. One of the closest, loving, most dedicated families there is.

Please know that friends are praying for you all.

Maureen/Adrian Hooks

January 10, 2014

My condolences to the Lugo family. Know that my prayers are with you and that I will continue to pray for God to give you strength to see this through. Mr. Lugo was a very kind and nice person. I know he will be missed in DISD and the community. God be with you.

CATHY BRICENO

January 7, 2014

MrLugo was a great man ,,HE IS GONNA BE DEEPLY MISSED BY PSJA ISD AND DONNA ISD SPECIAL TOO DEAR JESUS PUT YOUR HEALING HANDS ON THELUGO FAMILY IN TIME OF NEED CATHY BRICENO

Mr jose Briceno

January 7, 2014

Mr. Lugo, rest in peace you will be dearly miss by donna isd and psja isd employes my god bless each and everyone of his family member and special is wife and there children and grandkids and great grandkids From Mr.Mrs.Jose A Briceno (bus drivers) from both districts....

Alyce Hale

January 7, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. I have known the Lugo family forever and Alfredo always had a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, may God comfort all of you at this time and continue to be there for you. God Bless

Koni Ramos-Kaiwi

January 6, 2014

To my Uncles who I know are hurting over the great loss of Uncle Alfred, May Peace with you all as we try to understand WHY,
He was a great man, I admired him sooo much and proud of all his accomplishments in our home town.
He will be missed, his joyous laugh and his love for his community will always remain his legacy.
May he be in Gods Glory.

Nancy Garza (Munoz)

January 5, 2014

To the Lugo family,
My deepest condolences on your loss. I pray peace and rest for the Lugo family. You will be missed.

January 5, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to our extended Lugo family. God Bless you and yours. Sumako, Nancy (Lugo) Warren and Ruben Lugo Jr.

January 5, 2014

My condolences to the family. I knew him from my High School days at Roma High Schoo.

Juan M. Escobar Kingsville, Texas

The Leyva Family

January 5, 2014

Our condolences and prayers to the Lugo family.

January 4, 2014

Our most sincere condolences to the Lugo family. We are deeply saddened by his death and we will miss him dearly. May he rest in Peace. I am proud to say that he was my friend. Lupe Garza

A. Calderon

January 4, 2014

Nuestro mas sentido pesame, para toda la Fam. Lugo, que Dios les de fortaleza para seguir adelante.

John, Julie and Robert Marquez

January 4, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lugo family and The Donna Community.

jose Leos

January 4, 2014

To the lugos famlly sorry for ur loss from the Leos family

Joe (Pilo) and Hilda Gonzalez

January 4, 2014

We are very sorry to hear on the passing of Mr. Alfredo Lugo. Our most deeply sympathy for the Lugo Family.

Cynthia Gonzales

January 4, 2014

I was Ruthie's Science teacher when she was in junior high and I know she is overjoyed to be reunited with her daddy once more. My deepest condolences to the entire Lugo family.

Angie Mendoza Martinez

January 4, 2014

I am deeply saddened at Alfredo's death and offer condolences to the Lugo Family. May he rest in the Peace of Christ. May prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Janie Villanueva Avila

January 4, 2014

Our heartfelt condolences to all of the Lugo family members and their loved ones. Alfredito, as Oscar (Avila) called him, will be missed. Alfredo was a good friend, a nice neighbor and an exciting running back for the Donna Redskins. Oscar recalls one of the best compliments he received was when Alfredito thanked Oscar for having taken him undet his wing while playing Varsity football as a Freshman and Oscar was a Senior. Alfredo proudly said that he continued to do the same for other players during his high school football career. Alfredo was a childhood neighbor. The Lugo family aross the street from the Villanueva family shared our grandmother and aunts. Our neighborhood produced Redskin players from the Lugos, the Villanuevas, the Pedrazas and the Benavides. May Alfredito (#33) rest in peace.

Julie Marquez (Johnson)

January 4, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lugo family and the community of Donna.

Juan B. ,Teresita and family Garcia

January 4, 2014

Our deepest condolences to the entire Lugo family .He was a good man .He would always have a smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. REST IN PEACE ALFREDO

Esteban and Cruz Botello

January 4, 2014

Our prayers and condolences to the entire Lugo family. Rest in peace Alfredo.

Luz Rodriguez

January 3, 2014

Dear Members of the Lugo Family,
We Pray that the love of God enfolds you all during your journey trough grief, please accept our most heartfelt sympathies, wishing you peace to bring comfort and courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Luz and Ivannita Rodriguez

Gina Garza

January 3, 2014

Condolences to the Lugo family. Prayers for the you and your family. You were a good and well respected man. God bless you and ur family.

Joann Widle

January 3, 2014

So sorry for your loss. I pray that The Lord will give you the strength and guidance that you need during this difficult time.

Once a Redskin, Always a Redskin RIP

Matias,Maria,Natalie and John Paul Garcia

January 3, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Antonio (Tony) Jr. Ochoa

January 3, 2014

On behalf of the entire family of TONY Ochoa families, we are expressing our condolences to the entire Lugo families

January 3, 2014

Our most sincere condolences to the Lugo Family, and may Alfredo rest in peace. He always greeted you with a smile. Mr. & Mrs. Lupe ortega

Paul and Diana Guerra and Family

January 3, 2014

Lugo Family, we feel your sadness and we are deeply sorry. We pray that you find comfort in God. We will truly miss Mr. Lugo. May he rest in peace.

Oralia Barrera

January 3, 2014

"THE MEASURE OF A MAN"

Not - How did he die? But - How did he live?
Not - What did he gain? But - What did he give?

These are the things that measure the worth
Of a man as a man, regardless of birth.

Not - What was his station? But - had he a heart?
And - How did he play his God-given part?

Was he ever ready with a word of good o
To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?

Not - What was his church? Not - What was his creed?
But - Had he befriended those really in need?

Not - What did the sketch in the newspaper say?
But - How many were sorry when he passed away?

These are the things that measure the worth
Of a man as a man, regardless of birth.

Author: Anonymous

January 3, 2014

Our condolences to the Lugo family.
My friend, you will be missed,
Jesse Villarreal and family

The Barrera Family

January 3, 2014

In the midst of all this sadness, may the Lugo family rejoice in the fact that Mr. Lugo is now with our heavenly father looking out for those he loved. Let us always remember the good times spent together and his acts of kindness. As per the Barrera Family Thank You Mr. Lugo for your act of generosity when we needed help, and to the entire Lugo Family our deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother, husband, father and grandfather.

Hector & Lori Lugo & family

January 3, 2014

To my family, We are so sorry for you loss. May you feel God's loving arms wrapped around you. You are in our prayers.

Amelia Yelland

January 3, 2014

Condolences to Jimmy, Crystal and all the Lugo family.

Jane Fulcher

January 3, 2014

Our prayers go out to the Lugo family, I was raised around the Lugo's, and raised my daughters with their daughters.Words cannot do any healing it just takes time...love goes out to the Lugo's...

Elia Melendez

January 3, 2014

JUAN AND MARIA LUISA,
May Alfredo REST IN PEACE
Elia Adame Melendez

January 3, 2014

Our deepest condolences and prayers to the LUGO FAMILY.
REST IN PEACE MR. LUGO
SANTOY FAMILY

David & Rachael A. Loman

January 3, 2014

Our prayers are with you and your family.

eva calderon

January 3, 2014

One day at a time,with gods help you all will get through it .MS.LUGO just hold on to your family,your children and grandchildren.

Guy LaPrade

January 3, 2014

The LaPrade family offers our deepest condolences. My parents, Bennie and Barbara, and I always had a tremendous amount of respect for Alfredo (Sapo) as a person and athlete. He will be missed.

Emma Silguero

January 3, 2014

Juanito and Maria Hernandez,

Les acompanio su pesar. Que Dios lo tenga en el cielo. de parte de su prima, Emma.

Kimberly Thompson

January 3, 2014

I remember when I was a kid going to Dannys cafe in donna to have breakfast with my dad Jim Thompson. We would run into Mr. Lugo we would sit down with him and have breakfast sometimes. Or he was just leaving but he always had a smile on his face and asked how we were. Alfredo Lugo was a good man he well not be frogotten. My condolences to the Lugo family.

Jimmy & Donna Moreno

January 3, 2014

My deepest condolences to all the Lugo family, may God be with you all through these hard times.

Webber Family

January 3, 2014

Our prayers our with the Lugo family.

Mary R & Ruben Gonzalez

January 3, 2014

Words cannot heal the pain of losing someone so dear. May God give you the strength to overcome the pain.

Rosa Rodriguez

January 3, 2014

Alfredo lugo you will be missed . He was a man with a BIG heart. Donna I.S.D. and the city of Donna are going to miss him tremendously. Condolences to the family and may the lord give you strength. He is only gone from this world, but his memory will forever be in your hearts and the community of Donna.

Rosa Rodriguez

Jesus Gonzalez

January 3, 2014

THANK YOU FOR BEING A GREAT CARING HUMAN BEING. YOU WILL BE MISSED. RIP MR. LUGO.

Raul and Petra Aguilar

January 3, 2014

Joe, our condolences to you and all the Lugo family. Our prayers are with you. RIP Alfredo.

Claricia Corral-Calvillo

January 3, 2014

On behalf of the Corral family (Corina, Diana, Andrea, Claricia), we extend our deepest sympathy to Alfredo's family. We pray that the good Lord give you strength to bear this loss.

SANTOY FAMILY

January 3, 2014

Our prayers and conolences to the LUGO Family.
REST IN PEACE MR. LUGO

Manuel & Daria Ramirez

January 3, 2014

Manuel & Daria Ramirez and the entire Ramirez family send their deepest condolences on your loss. May God give the family strength at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this time.

Noemi Rivera

January 3, 2014

Our deepest condolences to the entire Lugo family for the loss of a good man. May you all find strength in one another and the community who stood behind Mr. Lugo.

Oscar Avila

January 3, 2014

Alfredito, I will always remember you and the good times we shared together. Perhaps there is a football team in heaven & if there is a team, be sure to run power right and if they stop it, run again. Thanks for being my friend.
Oscar Avila, San Antonio, Tx

Martha Mahoney

January 3, 2014

I love you Tio Alfredo! You always made us laugh. Always a great time when you were around. I will miss you!

January 3, 2014

Sincere condolences to the Lugo family. Alfredo will be missed by all who knew and loved him!
Linda Z. Castaneda-Mission Tx

Martin Zamora

January 3, 2014

RIP. MR. LUGO you are the light that lights up eveybodys life you will never be forgoten.I always saw a smile on your face and i learned a lot from you. May GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY From The Zamora Family. You will be in our hearts always.

David Alvarado

January 3, 2014

May you rest in peace. Even though we did not see each other alot, I always cherish those days in the Valley and Houston.David C. Alvarado.Laredo,Texas

Dr. Maricela Oliva

January 3, 2014

Prayers for all of the Lugo family. Rest in Peace.

John and Nelinda Villarreal

January 3, 2014

Our condolences to the Lugo family.

Annette Saenz

January 3, 2014

THE SAENZ FAMILY ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ..... HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND WELL KNOWN TO MY FATHER AND MY GRANDPARENTS AND MAY HE BE RESTING WITH THEM UP IN HEAVEN AND WATCHING DOWN ON US ..... HE WILL BE MISSED .....

Audrey Eoff

January 3, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies go out to your family, especially Joe and Diane Lugo, our friends.
Audrey Waller Eoff, Weslaco

Alma Martinez

January 3, 2014

My prayers go indeed for the lugo family.mr.lugo will be missed for all his dedicarion to D.I.S.D.he always had a zmile for everyone .

Nelda Nino

January 3, 2014

My condolences to the family sorry for your loss.

NORMA ESCOBAR HEAVENER

January 3, 2014

My condolence to the LUGO FAMILY. May he R.I.P.

January 3, 2014

We will miss a good man. God bless you guys, Norman Cordova Jr and family.

Laura N. Villasenor

January 3, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Lugo family. My prayers are with you all.

Lonnie Flores

January 3, 2014

My condolences to my friends the Lugo family for your loss of Alfredo.

stephanie flores

January 2, 2014

Mr Lugo was a caring and respectful individual. He always had a smile no matter the situation. He believed in the people and for that he was well known. It saddens me that we lost a great man. U will be missed but not forgotten. U will be in our hearts. May u rest in peace Mr. LUGO...

Ruth Niño

January 2, 2014

May the Lord be with the Lugo family at this time of great sorrow; sending prayers and condolences from Mr. Natividad, Juanita and the Niño family. May God bless you.

Estela Rosales

January 2, 2014

Crystal Jackson Lugo, my sincere condolences to you and your extended family. My prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time.

Aurora (lola) De Los Rios

January 2, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with all the Lugo family in this diffcult time! May God bless everyone and may you RIP Mr.Lugo.

Cynthia Alvarez

January 2, 2014

From the Akvarez family Irene Cerda and Eleodoro Alvarez...we send our deepest condolences to the entire Lugo family. May God speed him home to rest eternally.

The Vazquez Family Vazquez

January 2, 2014

To his family, Mr. Lugo was a true friend of ours.. We will dearly miss him.. Great human being!! Our condolences to the family!!

Zynthia Zuniga

January 2, 2014

Our prayers and condolences to the Lugo family. Thank you for always giving the Donna ISD students the best and for always pushing them to strive higher. There's not a time that you never shook our hands and asked how we were doing. You will be greatly missed.

Paul & Mazie McLellan Will

January 2, 2014

We remember him well from our high school days...he will always be a Donna Redskin.

Emma Sauceda Blaha

January 2, 2014

Our condolences go out to all the Lugo family; you will be in our thoughts and prayers. He has now reunited with his beloved mother. Rest in Peace Alfredo.

Marie Santiago

January 2, 2014

Now that you have gone the silent way, the memory of your bright smile, your love for your family and your sincere friendship will console those who loved you deeply. I pray you have found peace.

Debbie Arce & Family

January 2, 2014

RIP Mr. Lugo. Thanks for all you did for DONNA ISD. Condolences to The Lugo family.

Marie Santiago

January 2, 2014

What I remember most about Fred was his bright smile and his quick wit. I never knew anybody who didn't like him. I have known him since I was a sophomore in high school when I first met him. He was very unassuming even though he was known as one tough football player with the heart of a lamb. My condolences to his family. You left too soon, Fred. Rest in peace, my friend.

Rosita Gonzales Partida

January 2, 2014

To let you know that my thoughts of deepest sympathy are with you and the Lugo.family. May God bless you and the family in this time of sorrow,

Carlos Ledesma Jr.

January 2, 2014

Rest in peace Brother, you will be missed, and thank you for everything you did to help me. My condolences to all your family.

Amelia Zavala

January 2, 2014

Our prayers and condolences to the Lugo Family. Rest In Peace Alfredo,YOU were always helping the community when ever you could. The Mendoza, Zavala and Medellin Family

Aleida Lugo-Oehke

January 2, 2014

My condolences to Alfredo Lugo's family and friends. I'm deeply sorry.

Romeo Hernandez

January 2, 2014

Our prayers are with you in this time of great sorrow.

Cory Saenz

January 2, 2014

Our prayers and condolences to the Lugo Family. He was a wonderful person inside and out. Prayers from Cory Ramirez & Family

Mario Gonzalez

January 2, 2014

our deepest condolences to the fam lugo he was good friend and will be in our prayers from Mario Gonzalez Jr & Fam

Oscar Garza Jr

January 2, 2014

Condolences to all the Lugo's, our prayers are with you and your families.

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