March 23, 2022. He was born on Sept. 7, 1938, in Fresno, CA,
to the late Tony Hidalgo and Tencha Perez Hidalgo. Abel attended Longview High School and enlisted into the Navy at the
age of 17. After serving 4 years, he returned home to Longview
and met the love of his life Joyce Fyffe Hidalgo. They married
on March 19, 1962 and just celebrated 60 years of marriage.
He enjoyed spending time with family, he loved to fish in the
ocean, especially “crabbing”! He loved taking his family on
trips and experiencing everything that the area had to offer.
It was always an adventure! He loved his grandchildren and
playing practical jokes with them was his specialty!
Abel is most known for starting an import business in 1992
with his wife Joyce, which they operated until 2012. He began
Hidalgo Imports with a small trailer and truck enroute to Mexico
to purchase fajita platters and other small goods for restaurants
in our area. Being bilingual made the import business natural
and fun for him. His big “break” and motivation for opening the
Hidalgo Imports storefront on Judson Road came from a new
restaurant in Shreveport, LA called Superior Bar & Grill. Many
of the items and decor still remain there today.
He is survived by his wife Joyce Hidalgo, and his three children
Debbie Kraus (Mike), Jule Hidalgo (Katy) and Justin Hidalgo.
Two grandchildren, Jake Kraus (Terri) and Logan Bouknight.
Siblings Nina Hidalgo, Helen Trussell, Paul Hidalgo, and Peter
David Rios, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended
family and friends.
Pallbearers include Royce Fenton, Peter David Rios, Justin
Hidalgo, Jake Kraus, Logan Bouknight, and Andy Walls.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 27 from 4-6pm and funeral
services March 28 at 10am both at Lakeview Funeral Home,
Longview, TX
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