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RICARDO OCHOA Obituary

RICARDO OCHOA JR. McALLEN - Ricardo Ochoa, Jr., 87, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday January 6, 2015 at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Mercedes, Texas, Mr. Ochoa is preceded in death by his parents, Ricardo Ochoa, Sr. and Senovia Vela; sister Isabel Garcia and son, Jimmy Ochoa. He was a veteran serving his country fighting in World War II, The Korean War, and Vietnam War with the U. S. Navy and Air Force. He retired on May 1, 1968 and made his home with his family in McAllen, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Elena Cantu Ochoa; daughters Yolanda and Sylvia Ochoa; son, David L., (Adriana) Ochoa, sister, Olga Barragan, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren who he loved dearly. Viewing will begin today, Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Rosary being recited at Ceballos Funeral Home of McAllen. A funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church of McAllen. Burial with full military honors will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission. The Ochoa family entrusted their arrangements and services to Ceballos Funeral Home of McAllen. Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

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Published by The Monitor on Jan. 8, 2015.

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January 18, 2015

My sincere condolences to the survivors of Ricardo Ochoa. I am Jesus O. Calvillo, Jr. of San Antonio, Tx. I am son of Paula Ochoa Calvillo and Jesus Salazar Calvillo. I hope your lives find comfort in knowing that Ricardo's father (same name) was very close to Paula O. Calvillo, my mother. I am sure Ricardo Jr. had the integrity his father honored throughout his life. I still my tio Ricardo as I know you will miss your dad. God Bless all.

Linda and Ed Volek

January 9, 2015

Sylvia, so sorry about your Dad. How proud you must be of him and his service to this country. May the wonderful memories bring you joy and peace. God bless you and your family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ed and Linda

Mattie Mendoza

January 9, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Charlotte Sullivan

January 8, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kayla Potter

January 8, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss and you and your family will be in my thoughts. If there is anything you need, please let me know.

Anthony Luna

January 8, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Raul Ribera

January 8, 2015

Please accept our heartfelt condolences to the Ricardo Ochoa family from his cousin Raul Ochoa Ribera and family.

Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.

Christina Coleman

January 8, 2015

My condolences for this unexpected loss. The family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Judy Gilbert

January 8, 2015

Sylvia - I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May GOD be with you and your family. You have been in my thoughts & prayers. Judy Gilbert

January 8, 2015

Dad, Love you Forever and Always! Your Daughter, Sylvia Anna Ochoa

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1023 North 23rd Street, McAllen, TX 78501

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