He was born in Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Cruz Elizondo Gonzalez & Alicia Trevino Garza on May 23, 1935.
In 1952 he came to the United States to begin his professional career, and to live his own American Dream. In a fateful visit to the home of who would soon be his future in-laws; he met his soul mate and the rest is history!
On May 28,1961 He was married to Armandina De La Garza, daughter of Filiberto and Alicia De La Garza, and began what would soon become a very loving, fruitful, and prosperous life journey together. For 57 years, they never left each-others side!
Pedro was a very diligent, disciplined, and determined hardworking man who forever loved his wife and family. Having faithfully raised his three children, he was an integral part of their lives and watched them grow and prosper in their own life paths. Pedro was also the proud grandfather of three loving grandchildren.
He loved sports and the outdoors, coaching little league baseball teams, taking long family vacations and road trips, and fishing with his compadres. He enjoyed classic cars and absolutely loved his 1966 T-Bird. And his favorite past time was having cookouts with his family and friends.
He was a Die-hard Houston Astros Fan from the beginning, and excitedly watched and cheered the World Series Champs to victory on November 1, 2017!
He was a proud member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church where he enjoyed volunteering his time and taking trips with the Young at Heart Club of which he was also a proud honorary member.
Above all things, what Pedro Elizondo loved most was lighting up the floor as he walked into a room with his graceful debonair; and dancing the night away with his loving and faithful wife. This was truly his favorite time of all, and it clearly showed in his million-dollar smile.
His passionate dedication and full devotion to his family and to his friends, clearly defined the man he was and how he will always be remembered. Genuinely loved by everyone he came into contact with, he made a lasting impact on all who knew him and without a doubt, left this world a better place. Today, As the Earth cries, the Heavens smile!
Pedro is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Armandina Elizondo; his three children: Marga Edith and husband Robert Gonzales, Sandra Liliana Elizondo, and Pedro Javier Elizondo Jr.; Sister Elva Alicia Trevino Elizondo; and Grandchildren Erica Spiegel, Valerie Hartman, and Robert Anthony Gonzales.
In celebration of his beautiful and blessed life, a Memorial Service will be held on Sunday May 20, 2018, at Pat H. Foley Funeral Home located at 1200 W. 34th Street, Houston Texas 77018.
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