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FELIPE ELIZONDO Obituary
PHARR - Felipe "Pipe" A. Elizondo, 67, of Pharr, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 5, 2010.
Felipe was born in Pharr, Texas on February 27, 1943 to Felipe and Melchora Elizondo and was a 1962 graduate of PSJA High School.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Armando Elizondo and David Elizondo.
Felipe is survived by his wife, Irma Elizondo, of Pharr; three children, Felipe A. (Yvonne) and their children, Andrea and Erin, of Mission, Danny (Alicia) and their children, Devin, Selena, Daniel and Sofia, of Kansas City, Missouri, Marina, and her children, Justin and Jenna, of Pharr; six siblings, Rodrigo (Gloria) Elizondo, of McAllen, Oscar (Linda) Elizondo, Belia Gutierrez, Elva Benitez, all of Pharr, Olga (Gus) Lea and Lydia (Orlando) Campos, both of Houston, Texas; his in-laws, Juanita Elizondo, Mary Elizondo, Olivia Ramirez, Rosa (Eloy) Trevino, Nancy Salinas, Ruben (Angie) Trevino, all of Pharr, Melida Guzman, of Mission, Adolfo Trevino, of Edinburg, Ida (Sarkis) Kechejian, of Dallas, Texas; special nephews, Mickey (Sylvia) Elizondo, Oscar (Olga) Elizondo; numerous other nieces and nephews; his aunt, Ida Carrillo, who was like his mother and who he loved immensely; and his extended grandkids at PSJA High, Sharyland High and McHi. The entire Carrillo family, who he loved like brothers and sisters, also survive him and he cherished his time with them.
Felipe was retired from Life & Casualty and American General Life Insurance and was the owner/CEO of Irma's Sweete Shoppe in Pharr. He was loved by all who knew him and he loved everyone he knew. He was a jokester and could keep people entertained for days with his jokes. He had a zest and love for life that was unsurpassed by anyone. But his greatest love was that of family. He adored his wife of 48 years and his three children and perhaps his greatest love was that for his grandchildren. He was a father, grandfather and friend to them and he loved spending time with them - when he wasn't at "The Eagles". He taught us how to live life to its fullest and how to love unconditionally. He was perfect to us and we will have a void in our lives that can never be filled. We love you daddy!
Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 pm, with a 7 pm Celebration of Life today, December 7, 2010, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg. Funeral service will be at 10 am Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Pharr. Interment will follow at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens in Pharr.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg.
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Memories and Condolences
for FELIPE ELIZONDO
Family <3
Erin Elizondo
May 3, 2011
I Miss you so much Grandpa I Love you with all my Heart and soul
Love, your Number 3 princess Erin Elizondo <3
Andrea Elizondo
March 10, 2011
i love you grandpa and i miss you more and more everyday
<3 your number one princess
Roberto Mendez
December 31, 2010
Old friends from childhood will never be forgotten. Your friendship will always be remembered.
Janie and Ruby Garza
December 22, 2010
Irma, I am deeply sorry on the loss of Pipe. What a wonderful man he was. He will be missed by all who knew him. God be with you and family during this most difficult period.
Angie Martinez
December 21, 2010
Steve I just heard about your Dad, please if you need something, anything I'll be glad to help. Te queremos!
December 11, 2010
I'll always have special memories of "Pipe" my sincere condolences to you all. My prayers are with you. God Bless...Pete Gomez (Sierra Vista, AZ)
Enrique V. Garcia
December 10, 2010
Irma, our deepest condolences to you and your family. Pipe was a blessing to us and to our Mother when Dad passed away. He sat at our kitchen table and lifted our spirts with his humor. Mom says she will never forget his visit and she will miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Edelmiro (miro) Garcia
December 10, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
John Pavlica
December 10, 2010
I just heard of your loss this morning. My most sincere condolence to the entire Elizondo family. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this very sad time.
Russ & Jane Heinen
December 10, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jenna<3
December 9, 2010
Daddy, I miss you so much already! ive been with grandma day in and day out. i still can't believe this. it still feels like im in a dream. thank you for giving with the strength to get through your services! always stay with me daddy!
God gives, God takes, God's name be ever so blessed
i love you,
your number 2 princess! <3
Abby Montanez
December 9, 2010
My deepest condolences to the entire Elizondo family.
jc cantu
December 9, 2010
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the knowledge that Tio Pipe is now bringing laughter to heaven give you a bit of comfort. Love you all very much!
Sandra Zepeda
December 9, 2010
Irma
Our most sincere condolence to you and your family. The Garcia Family will keep you and your family in prayer..
Sandra (Locha's Daughter)
HMC Mark A Gomez
December 8, 2010
To the Elizondo Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. Pipe was a special man who could light up a room even in the worse of curcumstances. He is in a better place and will be missed by all that knew him.
Becky and Roy Ysaguirre
December 8, 2010
Our most sincere condolence to you and the family."Pipe" was a great man who has left his mark on this earth and is now heaven bound. We will truly miss him. We will never forget his love for life, jokes, laughter and the way he made one feel even when one was feeling low, he had a magic touch. He is not gone because he is in our hearts and our memories. May he rest in peace and may God give you and the family the peace that passes understanding. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Arabella & David Thorp
December 8, 2010
Tia Irma, Phillip, Danny, Marina and all the family. I'm still in disbelief. I loved him so much and will miss him so much! We wanted so much to be there, but please know that our hearts, spirit, love and prayers are with all of you! (Arabella & David, Houston, TX)
Diana (Dee) Elizondo Diaz
December 8, 2010
Dear Tia Irma and cousins:
May God fill you with His peace at this time of sorrow. I know that I wasn't a part of tio's life as well as all of yours for a long time but I will never forget him and you all for everything you did for me while I was growing up in Corpus. May God fill you with His peace that surpasses all understanding. I will keep all of you in my prayers. I love you tio Pipe and will never forget you. May you RIP. Your niece, Diana Diaz
Oscar Villagomez Family
December 8, 2010
Irma, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 8, 2010
To Irma Elizondo and family: We are sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband. Our condolences and prayers are with you and the family in this time of grief. God will give you strength to go forward.
Larry & Genie Garcia
joanie robles
December 8, 2010
My condolences to each and everyone of you. May the lord comfort you and bless you. Now our brian has his tio pipe up in heaven with him along with everyone who when before him. My love to you all, and may peace be with you all. My love to you all.
Andrea Elizondo
December 8, 2010
I love you grandpa! Then, now, and forever.
love,
your number one princess
Ken Walters
December 7, 2010
Karen and I just heard this sad news. Irma and family our prayers go out to you. I wish we could be there but our hearts will be. His laughter was always a joy to be around. This is a great loss for the entire community. God Bless you all. We will always appreciate the friendship that your family showed to our parents.
Karen and Ken Walters
Bonnie and Lee Timaeus
December 7, 2010
We did not have the privilege of knowing "Pipe" but we know and love Olga and Gus Lea. Our prayers for comfort and our sympathy are offered for all the family. May your memories sustain you and God uphold you in this trying time.
December 7, 2010
To Irma and family,
I'm sorry for your loss. Felipe was one of the first friends I made as a manager with Life & Casualty. We remained good friends until he retired. I wish I'd made more of an effort to stay in touch. He will be missed by many, many people.
Terry Keiper, SVP, American General LIfe and Accident
The Palacios Family
December 7, 2010
Pipe was a very funny man who would always joke around and make you laugh. He lived a happy and peaceful life. He showed us how to enjoy life even in the worst of times. His humor will always remain a true memory in our hearts forever.
We love You, Marina,Justin,Jenna and entire Elizondo Family
Cabrera
December 7, 2010
Irma and family, Our deepest and heartfelt condolences. Felipe will be dearly missed. The Celebration of Life you held for him was a beautiful, thoughtful and memorable way to celebrate his life. We love you. The Cabrera's...Gabe, Robbie, Lauren and Andrew
December 7, 2010
Love to all the Elizondo family. He will be missed by so many
Judy Boyd Mais
Noe Garcia
December 7, 2010
My condolences to the Elizodo family for their loss. There,s very few people on this earth with the gift Felipe had, he knew how to make you laugh, how to make you feel good when he got close to you.
I went to school with Felipe all the way from kindergarden until high school where we parted ways but I never forgot my friend. God Bless all the Elizondo,s.
Albesa Cantu
December 7, 2010
We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time to the Elizondo family. There are no words that can express our sorrow for your loss. Mr. Elizondo's death has had a profound impact on everyone who knew him. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Armando and Albesa Cantu
Gilbert & Olivia Herrera
December 7, 2010
To all of the family of Pipe, we send our condolences. Our prayers are with him who now is in our Lord's kingdom. He was a person that everyone loved and always enjoyed his company. God bless all of you.
Gilbert & Olivia Herrera
charlie,christy baldazo
December 7, 2010
tia irma & family,god bless you,&take care of you.we mom,dad,and bros.& sisters are going to miss tio pipe alot.he was the best!!thanks for being
there for us.we love you.christy e.baldazo and the clan!your with god tio pipe!love u!!!
Andres Lopez
December 7, 2010
tio pipe Sorry about you all loss guys . we all in shock and we love this man . to all family this will bring us closer We all of you all . you need anything you all what to do
love you all
the elizondo family and lopez
Oscar Cantu Jr
December 7, 2010
Tio Pipe you will be greatly missed, loved being around you!!! RIP you will be greatly missed!! To All the Elizondo family love you all very much!! Our Thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Oscar Cantu Jr and family!!
Pamela Bruce
December 7, 2010
The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God.
? Pam, Tom Bruce & Family
December 7, 2010
on behalf of Luis & Maria Elena Jasso, we wish to extend our sympathies to the Elizondo Family in this time of sorrow. I am proud to have known and work with Felipe, a truly remarkle funny man.
Luis Jasso
Felipe Galvan
December 7, 2010
Pipe,
Te voy a echar menos !
Pamela Bruce
December 7, 2010
Dearest Elizondo Family,
Our condolences to you during this hard time of loss. Pipe will truely be missed. Loves his humor/jokes, really knew how to make everyone smile/laugh. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Sincerely,
Tom, Pam Bruce & Family
DIAMOND WINGS LLC AND STAFF
December 7, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with Justin,Jenna and the entire Elizondo family. -Mr. Joey Mejia's 5/6A & 7/8B P.SJ.A. High School students.
sotelo
December 7, 2010
may god give you strength in this hard times god bless you all
Raquel Flores
December 7, 2010
Irma and Family,
Our condolences to you during this trying time. We know Felipe will be missed very much since he was such a friendly and gracious man to everyone. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Sincerely,
Raquel G. Flores
and Iris Gonzalez, daughter
Mary De Leon
December 7, 2010
Irma,
Sending you my love and deepest condolences.
Maxine Villarreal
December 7, 2010
I will miss all of those jokes at the parties my parents took me to. They were the best! Good times.
Robert B. Rodriguez
December 7, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Elizondo Family on Felipe's death. Know that my prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ open heaven for Felipe and may He receive him into His loving arms. Rodrigo, te acompanyo en tu dolor.
Gabriel Avendano
December 7, 2010
Irma, our most sincere condolences to you , your children and all the Elizondo family.We will never forget Pipe. He was one of a kind. We all loved him and it was always such a treat when we saw him because we knew he was going to make us laugh no matter how we were feeling. You all are in our prayers. God will give you peace and strength !
Love, Gabriel and Mary Avendano and Family
Lupe & Olga Munoz
December 7, 2010
Our sincere heartfelt condolences to the Elizondo family. Our prayers are with you and your families.
THELMA GUZMAN
December 7, 2010
IRMA, MY DEEPEST CONDOENCES TO YOUR AND YOUR FAMILY, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, PIPE WAS SUCH A SWEET MAN AND VERY CHEERFUL.
McAllen GTECH
December 7, 2010
Employees at GTECH McAllen express their deepest sympathy to the Elizondo family especially, our Boss, Felipe Elizondo for the loss of his beloved father.
We are pryaing for you!
December 7, 2010
Employees at McAllen GTECH express our deepest sympathy to the Elizondo family, especially our Boss, Felipe Elizondo for the loss of his beloved father.
We will keep you in our prayers!
Gloria Salinas
December 7, 2010
Irma I was so sad to hear the news about Pipe. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you the strength you need to get through this very difficult time.
Joe Vera Family
December 7, 2010
Irma our condolences to you, Marina, Danny, Phillip and the Elizondo family. We are trully sorry to hear about Pipes passing. Our prayers are with you and the family.
JANIE ARJONA
December 7, 2010
DIOS LE DE FORTALEZA A USTED Y A TODA SU FAMILIA.
Orlando Montalvo
December 7, 2010
Irma my condolences to you and your children, I am trually sorry to hear about Pipes passing. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerly Orlando Montalvo
December 7, 2010
WE WILL ALL MISS PIPE. HE WAS ALWAYS FUN TO BE WITH. OUR CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE ELIZONDO FAMILY. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. SINCERELY, ARTURO CORTEZ & FAMILY
December 7, 2010
We love you Tio Pipe! Tia Irma,our prayers and thoughts are you,Marina, Phillip, Danny and all the kids.
- Jorge and Cassandra Sanchez
December 7, 2010
Irma you and your family have my deepest sympathy. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Your Friend Winter Texan Vera Janis
Jessica Garcia
December 7, 2010
May the good lord give you the strength to cope. Irma you are in my prayers.
Aurelio Leal, Jr
December 7, 2010
Our sincere condolences to the Elizondos. We offer our prayers to you. Pipe, you will be missed, but never forgotten. The Leal Family, Aurelio and Esmeralda, A. Matthew and Daniel Alejandro.
Frank Vargas
December 7, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Isa and Yoyo Izaguirre
December 7, 2010
Irma and Family,our sincerest condolences. Felipe was like a brother to us. We did not see each other that often, but he was always in our thoughts. "Pipe" was my Asst. Patrol Leader of the Beavers Patrol in the Boy Scouts. We were in school together, and we played Defense in Football together. We have such Happy Memories. We NEVER saw him without a smile. We never talked with him that he didn't have a joke to tell us. He will leave a Great Void , but our Loss is Heaven's Gain!!! We love you. You are in our thoughts and in our Prayers. GOD BLESS YOU!!!
Melba D Garza
December 7, 2010
Dear Elizondo family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of grief. Sincerely, Noe S Garza (Cone's uncle)and family
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