Jesus G. Saenz

MCALLEN- Jesus G. Saenz, 88, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 2014 in McAllen. Jesus was born on August 31, 1925 in Guardado de Arriba, Tamps. , Mexico to Enrique Jesus Saenz and Maria Antonieta Gonzalez. Growing up as a farmer’s son in Guardado de Arriba Tamps., he later moved as a very young man to live in Texas with family. He married Dominga in Mexico and moved to Hollister, CA where he reared most of his family. In the early 60’s he moved his family to McAllen where he was a labor contractor which developed into his first business, Saenz Trucking. In 1964 he started his used car business, Saenz Motors and retired in 1990. He was a very business minded person and hard worker and instilled those qualities to his children. During his retirement he spent most of his time gardening, doting on his grandchildren, and his cats. He was a very caring and compassionate man. He helped many people in their time of need. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dominga Salinas Saenz; his son, Nelson Saenz and his daughters, Gloria and Sylvia Saenz. He is survived by his children, Yolanda (Jupiter) Ramirez, Henry (Annabelle) Saenz, Idelma Ana Saenz and Diana (Luis) Figueroa. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren, Cristi, Ricardo, Seneca, Angel, Clarisa, Crystal, Genevieve, Marquesa; 4 great-grandchildren and 3 siblings. Family will receive friends Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 9-11 a.m. with a chapel service at 10:00 a.m. at Funeraria Del Angel, 3611 N. Taylor Rd, Mission, TX Interment will immediately follow to Valley Memorial Gardens in Mission. The family wishes to thank Dr. Luis F. Arango and Staff for their caring and compassionate care. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria Del Angel in Mission, a dignity memorial provider.