Cesar Melquiades Parra Sr.

Cesar Parra Obituary

Cesar
Melquiades Parra Sr.
HARLINGEN, TX.-
Cesar Melquiades Parra, Sr. of Harlingen passed away in his home Sunday evening, January 17, 2010 with his family by his side.
Cesar was born February 25, 1928 in Topila, Veracruz Mexico. He came to Harlingen at the age 22 and worked for Pletcher Nursery. He later started working as a carpenter in 1954. Cesar went on to work as a home builder for Contractors: Roy Self, Roy Howell & Hank Coe, Robert Roloff, Richard Fitzpatrick, Tony Meyn and Jerry Grey. Cesar was responsible for building many of the first homes in Palm Valley Estates and Treasure Hills and building new homes through out the valley until his retirement in 2007.
Cesar was preceded in death by his parents, Alvaro & Basilisa Parra; one sister, Irma Perez; and one brother Jorge Parra.
He is survived by his loving wife Rosa Sordia Parra of 58 years; his sons Robert (Linda), Alvaro (Julie), Cesar, Jr. (Josie), Ray (Irene) and Israel (Yolanda). Cesar has seven grandchildren, Rosemary Ybarra, Diana Villarreal, Roxanne Sanchez, Veronica Parra, Justin Parra, Alison Parra, Megan Parra and ten great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Sadoth Parra; his brothers, Eleuterio and Pablo Parra all of Tampico, Mexico and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.
One of Cesar's favorite past times was fishing with his sons, his grandson and his friends. He also built many scooters for fishing, a hobby that he immensely enjoyed.
The family would like to express sincere appreciation to Amada Borgen for her loyal service in caring for Cesar and also to Dr. Rolando Posada and his nurses, Janie Garza and Noemi Lopez and to Odyssey Hospice.
Visitation will be held on January 20, 2010 from12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home with the family present from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on January 21, 2010, 10:00 a.m., at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home with David Mann officiating and cremation to follow.
The family invites you to sign the online guestbook or leave a memory at www.buck-ashcraft.com.
Arrangements are with Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
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Published by Valley Morning Star on Jan. 20, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Cesar Parra

10 Entries

Gus Flores Parra

January 14, 2025

Every year, at the end of the year, he visit us, now, these days we reserve a place for him at the table. We remeber him with love and gratitude.

Paul Garcia

February 19, 2010

To the entire Parra family, May God Bless you during this difficult time. May your love one rest in piece. Our prayers go out to your family. Ray, my condolences to you, I've also lost my father and know what you are going through, be strong, keep your head up and keep his memories close to your heart.

Paul and Angie Garcia, friends of Ray Parra

Carmen Doucette

February 7, 2010

Ray, I just found out about your Father, my sincere condolences in your time of grief, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your famiy. May God ease the pain of your loss.

Gustavo Flores Parra

January 26, 2010

To my dear aunt Rosa, my cousins, my mother Sadoth and the rest of the family, my deepest condolences. My prayers and toughts are with all of you. I know my uncle Cesar its seen how united we are in this moments. Gustavo Flores Parra (Sailing at sea)

Daniel Silva

January 20, 2010

My sincerest condolences in your time of grief. May God ease the pain of your loss.

Josie & Richard,Jr Garcia

January 20, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rebecca Ortiz-Hewlett

January 20, 2010

Cesar, Just want to past my deepest condolences to you and the rest of your family. So sorry for the loss of your Father. May God bless you and keep giving you the strength needed to fill the void you must feel.

B.J. McKinney

January 20, 2010

Dear Parra Family,
May His Blessing be upon your family during your loss. Our heartfelt condolences.

keta Diaz de Leon

January 20, 2010

Queremos expresar nuestras más sinceras condolencias a la familia de nuestro Tío Cesar Parra (Q.E.P.D), A veces las palabras no bastan, en ocasiones el DOLOR lo nubla todo. Es entonces cuando, con fuerzas de flaqueza, debemos tener la entereza para continuar, valorando cada instante, cada afecto, todos los momentos y, por sobretodo, cuidando justo aquello que a veces olvidamos ver como un regalo: LA VIDA , nos unimos a ustedes en el sentimiento por tan lamentable perdida UN ABRAZO FRATERNAL a todos.

“Una lágrima se evapora, una flor sobre su tumba se marchita, una
oración por su alma la recoge Dios.” ...

Oh Señor, Dios misericordioso, en cuyas manos está el alma de todo ser viviente y el hálito de toda carne, a Tu cuidado encomendamos las almas de nuestros queridos seres que han desaparecido de este mundo. Enséñanos a aceptar el juicio de Tu voluntad inescrutable y haznos encontrar consuelo en Ti. Levanta con Tus santas palabras a los oprimidos por el dolor.
Te lo pedimos, porque reconocemos que eres Todopoderoso y Padre Eterno, en la adversidad y en la alegría, Tú eres fuente de nuestra vida y nunca te apartas de nosotros.
Ahora, cuando evocamos con afecto la imagen de quienes has llamado a Ti, Te agradecernos por el ejemplo que nos dieron con su vida, por el cariño que nos unía con ellas, por los recuerdos y la inspiración que dejaron.

En homenaje a nuestros queridos seres pasados a la vida eterna, consagraremos los días terrestres a Tu servicio. Consuela a todos los enlutados, a pesar de que no comprendamos Tus propósitos, afirma nuestra confianza en Tu sabiduría.
Oh Dios, danos fuerza en el dolor y sostén nuestra fe en Ti, y permite que el alma de …….. sea sumada a la Vida Eterna, y nos llegue pronto la armoniosa paz. Amén”

Dios los bendiga
Con Cariño… Maruca, Malena, Javier , Enrique, Keta, Felix, Claudia, Mirna y Monica,
Diaz de Leon Perez
Hijos de Irma Perez Medina † y Javier Diaz de Leon †
Monterrey, N.L. a 20 Enero 2010