Pete Avalos Jr passed away in his home on July 31, 2020 in LaPorte, Texas. He was born on July 2, 1931 in Houston, Texas to parents, Pete Sr and Martha Avalos. Pete was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Santos R. Avalos, parents Pete Avalos Sr., and Martha Avalos; three sisters: Ida Huerta, Concepcion Avalos Salinas, Esper Guerra; two sons, Frank Jimenez and Angelo Avalos. Pete is survived by his daughters, Norma Jean Almendarez, Martha Gaitan & husband Christopher Gaitan; sons Jesse Jimenez and Armando Avalos; brother David Avalos; sister Mary Helen Alvarez Bishop; 17 grandchildren: Roland, Frankie, Jessica, Joey, Erica, Jennifer, Angelo Jr, Christopher Jr, Eric, Martina, MichaelAngelo, Elizabeth, Sandra, Sapphire, Tracy, Amanda and Jeremy; 32 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great grandchildren; as well as many friends and family members. Pete enjoyed fishing, watching Boxing, going to the Casinos with his family and cheering for the Dallas Cowboys & Houston Astros. He was a strong soul who touched many lives and will be missed dearly by all.