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1939
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2018
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Jose O'Connor Obituary
Guillermo was born in El Progreso Yoro, Honduras in 1939. He moved to the United States and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961 where he fought for our country in the Vietnam War. He loved his family, friends, cruising in his 1939 Jaguar convertible, fishing and grilling in the backyard. Guillermo was known for his love for his family, free spirit, generosity, personality and his infamous quote... "Life is Beautiful".
Willie is survived by his loving, wife of 40 years, Laura G. O'Connor; his children Joe (Maria), Maria de Lourdes (Tony), Carlos (Tina), Sean (Starla), Kevin (Lindsey) and Liam (Alina); 13 grandchildren, Krystein, Steven, Alyk, Adriana, Jacob, Viviana, Chloe, Melanie, Kael, Kollin, Shae, Stella, Kash; 3 great-grandchildren, Arturo, Ava, Alyk II; a brother, Roberto Rodriguez; two nephews, Ronny, Hector (Aura); five nieces, Sofia, Eva, Raquel Connor, Mryna and Erika Rodriguez.
Visitation will begin at 8 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2018, with a 9 a.m. prayer service, at Legacy Chapels 4610 S. Jackson Rd, in Edinburg. Interment will follow at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas with full military honors.
Funeral services are under the direction of Legacy Chapels in Edinburg.
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Rick Favata
May 5, 2018
I want to let you know that I apologize for sending this text at this time my friend Carlos and Tina ( White girl / Mexican ) O Connor I did not know your Daddy had passed away and went with to the Lord's Kingdom .. So my friend now you have an Angel that someday will help you get into heaven Carlos. Tina your good . Someday Carlos will do the same for you .. I miss you guys . I tried calling both of you but only received voicemails of Beavis and Butthead ... Yours truly Rick Favata and family ... God Bless you all . Please call me 956-225-9642
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