On Friday, October 5, 2018, Amando Saenz passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side. Amando was 91 years old. Left to cherish his memories are his beloved children. Manuel (Adriana) Flores Jr., Lynda Lee(Humberto) Soliz and Judy Joyce (+George) Gonzales. His grandchildren, Mario (Kimberly) Flores, Marcos (Robyn) Flores, Teresa (Wesley) Lentz, Raymond (Joanna) Acevedo, Javier D. Soliz, Ivan M. Soliz and Briana G. Gonzales. Twelve great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Amando is also survived by his sister Josefa (+ Roberto) Cantu and brothers Catarino (+Estella) Saenz and Anselmo (Marina) Saenz. Amando was also blessed to have an extended family of other brothers and sisters. Cecilia (Hector) Ramirez, Bertha (Ray) Chapa, Isidora Reyes, Gracie Perez and Juventino (Carmen) Morante Jr., Brother in-law, Peter Chapa and Sister in-law Clelia (+Juan) Rocha.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Maria L. Chapa Saenz; parents Manuel and Rosa Saenz, brothers, Horacio (+Herminia) and Baldemar (Gloria) Saenz, as well as his beloved Uncle Juventino and Aunt Isidora Morante, whom he lived with throughout his school and college years.
Amando was a man who many describe as loving, humble, caring, kind, generous and a grand gentleman. He attended Hebbronville High School and Laredo Junior College, where he earned an Associate Degree. He was one of the few surviving WWII Veterans of Hebbronville. At a young age, Amando started working at Piggly Wiggly and South-Western Bell. For 33 yrs., Amando worked as a bookkeeper and gas & butane delivery driver. The majority of his career he spent with Mobil and his best friend--William “Billy” Felton. Amando loved to share stories of his military travels with his friends and family. He was a skilled craftsman and enjoyed cooking; especially making Pan De Campo and sharing it. Amando was in the VFW, American Legion, Mutalistas, Knights of Columbus organizations and a devoted Catholic. He was proud of being a 4th Degree Knight. During his retirement years, Amando enjoyed vacationing with his family, attending the Nutrition Center, driving friends to doctor appointments and going to school activities to watch his grandchildren participate in their school functions.
Pallbearers that will honor Amando include: Mario Flores, Marcus Flores, Javier Soliz, Ivan Soliz, Mark Rocha, Christopher Rocha, Jose Salinas Jr., and Eloy Perez. Honorary Pallbearers include: William “Billy” Felton, Peter Chapa, Roberto Chavez, Gabriel Arredondo, Jesus Solis, Juan J. Maldonado and Jose Angel Soliz.
The family would like to thank Meridian Care Nursing Facility Staff and Care Unit for all the love and support provided to our dad. Special thanks as well to New Century Hospice Care Team, Marivel Renteria, Jose Jimenez and Deacon Richard Costley.
Holy Rosary will be prayed at 7:00pm on Monday, October 8, 2018 at Funeraria Del Angel Howard-Williams. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Greenhill Cemetery.
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