Mike G. Amaro Obituary (1927

Our Beloved father, Mike G. Amaro, 96 was called home to heaven on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Mike was born at home in Creedmoor, Texas on Thursday, September 29, 1927. He was the oldest child out of 7 to Eladio & Theresa Amaro. Going to middle and high school was not in the books for this young man. He went straight to work in the fields. At one point he tried going into the service but was turned away because was told that he was too small and too skinny to enlist in the Army. At a very young age, he picked up a guitar and was self-taught. He was a very talented guitarist and knew the inside and outside of an acoustic and bass guitar like the back of his hand. He played with many bands and was good at what he did. There were many bands that wanted him but he declined and stayed true to his compadre, Manuel Donley y Las Estrellas. He also earned the nickname, "Lil Mike". Twinkle was given to him by his wife, Josie. Many relationships were formed while on the road playing various weddings, quinceaneras, and parties. Mike's motto was, "I don't like parties unless I'm getting paid to perform ." As a young adult, he picked up a golf club and liked hitting the balls. He worked many years as a presser at Darlings Cleaners and Sweet Cleaners. While at Darlings Cleaners, he invented his own concoction for removing tough stains on garments. The owner wanted to buy his recipe but he didn't allow that to happen. Whether he was at home fixing something, working, playing at a party, or just semi-relaxing, he kept busy. We say semi-retirement because even after retirement he still wanted to work. Up until his wife's passing he was very active in the 7:30 am choir at Sta. Julia. At that point, he started having health issues with his knee and wanted to attend mass for it was just a little more difficult for him. He remained a devout catholic and his faith was stronger than ever. He loved all of his children. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. In the recent weeks that passed, he was happily waiting to meet his newest great-grandchild, Roselyn Josephine. Mike shared 60 wonderful years with his wife, Josephine Hernandez Amaro who preceded him in death. His daughters, an infant baby girl, Amparo Angel Amaro, and Dolores Amaro. His sister, Simona Esparza and brother, Paul Amaro Sr. He is survived by his children, Alfred, Richard (Fermina), Ernest, Mario (Melissa), Daisy, JohnAlbert (Lynn), Christal (Joseph), Miguel, Mike Jr. (Valerie), Benny and Teresa; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; his sisters Daisy Martinez, Mona Amaro, Helen Gomez, and brother Bruno Amaro, Sr. along with many nieces and nephews. It broke our hearts to let him go but he was ready and knew that his time was limited. He will forever live in our hearts and he will always be talked about, just as he is here. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., with Recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m., at Mission Funeral Home - East Side, 1615 East Cesar Chavez Street. Services for Mr. Amaro will conclude at the close of the night.