Pascual Moreno Jr. Obituary (1966 - 2007)

Pascual (Tony) Moreno Jr. 1942- 2007 Our dear and beloved Pascual (Tony) Moreno, Jr. was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 2, 2007. He passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 64, following a long illness. Tony was a member of the San Jose Catholic Church for thirty-one years, served in the choir, taught CCD and was a member of the Community Evangelization Group. He enjoyed life to the fullest with hope and strong faith in our Lord Jesus Christ to the very end. His appreciation for family and activities were a symbol of his devotion and caring spirit to his family, friends and to all the people that knew him. Tony served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War between October 7, 1966 thru October 6, 1972. He received various medals including the National Defense Service Medal; Vietam Campaign Medal; and the Vietnam Service Medal. Tony is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Lupe Moreno. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Tony and Lupe had five children. Sons: Armando Villarreal and wife Laura Candelas, (grandsons, Nicholas and Christian), Victor Villarreal (grandson, Victor Villarreal, Jr.), Rick Villarreal and wife Gloria (grandson, Michael Vizente) and Ishmael Moreno. Daughter: Amarisa Moreno (granddaughter, Aliciana Mireles). Four brothers, Luis Ramirez and wife, Armita , Los Angeles, CA, Candelario (Paul) Moreno and wife Sherry, Jose Moreno and wife Rebecca, Plano, TX, Aniceto Moreno and wife Margaret, Temple, TX; five sisters, Consuelo Estorga and husband Patrick,Sacramento, CA, Frances Thomas and husband George, Germany, Lupe Mendoza, Temple,TX, Angelina Torres and husband Rafael, Laredo, TX and Maria Elena Gonzales and husband Richard, Uvalde, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Pascual D. Moreno Sr. and Guadalupe H. Moreno and brother Rodolfo Moreno. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the DaVita Dialysis staff as well as Seton Hospital and its staff. Recitation of rosary 7:00 p.m. Thursday October 4, 2007 at the Mission Funeral Home Serenity Chapel 6204 South First St. (South). Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 2:00 p.m. Friday October 5, 2007 at San Jose Catholic Church 2435 Oak Crest Ave. His body will be laid to rest at Assumption Cemetery with Military Honors. Serving as pallbearers Francisco Zapata, Junior Moreno, Paulie Moreno, Edgar Mendoza, Daniel Christiansen and Daniel Soto. We little knew that day. God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly. In death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of us went with you. The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you. You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken. And nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one. The chain will link again.