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Juan De La Cerda Obituary
MERCEDES - Juan De La Cerda, 53, passed away September 23, 2007, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was preceded in death by his father, Santiago De La Cerda. He is survived by his wife, Josefina V. De La Cerda; two sons, Juan De La Cerda, stationed in Ft. Steward, Savannah GA., Jorge Alberto De La Cerda of Mercedes; two daughters, Carmen Cassandra Couch of Savannah, GA., and Laura Elisa Rodriguez of Jacksonville, N.C. Also surviving is his mother, Beatrice G. De La Cerda of Mercedes; two brothers, Javier De La Cerda of Mercedes and Jimmy De La Cerda of Houston; two sisters, Dahlia Fernandez and Diana Gower, both of Mercedes; and 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Funeral Mass will be said Thursday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Mercedes with burial following at Highland Memorial Park of Weslaco. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Garcia & Trevino Funeral Home of Mercedes.
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Memories and Condolences
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Oscar and Dalia Presas
September 27, 2007
Josie and family, We are very sorry for the loss of Juan. May God give you the strength to carry on. He was one of my 1972 classmate. God Bless you and all your family.
Daniel Campos
September 26, 2007
Bea, My deepest condolences for the lost of your son, Juan. We will keep you in our prayers.
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Daniel and Christina Campos & Family
Esmeralda Tanguma
September 26, 2007
My deepest sympathy to all of you. May the lord give each and everyone the strength and see you all through this tough time. May God bless each and everyone of his children.
Carmen Loredo
September 25, 2007
Ms. Fernandez, Please know how deeply sorry I was to hear of the loss of your brother; this indeed must not be easy for you or your family. A friend is thinking of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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