Louis H. Almanza

Louis H. Almanza (Pele), 84, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. Born in San Antonio, TX and resided in both El Paso, TX and San Antonio, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Candelario Ortiz Almanza and Maria Cruz Barragan, his beautiful, loving wife, Maria Rosario (Rosie) Almanza, and his brothers Charlie, Rudy, Roy, and Freddie. His only son, Luis C. Almanza, passed away on January 6, 2021, two days after his passing. He served in the US Air Force and retired from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). He was a sweet, kindhearted, and hardworking man, who had his children in Chicago, IL, in which he also resided for a short period of time and made the choice of bringing them up in El Paso, TX. Yet, his heart was always in San Antonio. He was a devoted fan of the Chicago Bears, Cubs, Bulls and San Antonio Spurs. He witnessed championships for all his teams. He loved the casinos and playing the TX Lottery Scratch-offs. Most of all, he loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with all his heart. His eyes lit up at the sight of any one of them and they all have special memories of him. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. He is survived by his loving daughters, Nancy Ann Almanza, Sandra Fether (Curt) and daughter in law, Nancy P. Almanza. His grandchildren Louie Almanza (Ursula), Ronnie Almanza (Ashley), Daniel Almanza, Derick Almanza (Melinda), Alina Almanza (Travis), Darin Almanza, Danica Almanza, Jennifer Fether, Adrian Almanza, and Megan Fether. His great grandchildren, Delylah, Dylan, Zethe, Ryan, Evie, Elise, and Baby Smith. He is also survived by his only sister, Maria Elena Gonzalez. Dad, you will always mean the world to us and we will forever cherish the wonderful memories growing up, traveling, and spending time with family. Please give us the strength to get through our deep pain. Rest in peace, you are in God’s hands. Until we meet again. The family would like to thank Bexar Care Home Health, Inc., Tina, Lori, and Richard, for taking good care of our dad during his stay at home. Visitation will be on Monday, January 18, 2021 from 1:00-4:00pm at Sunset Funeral – Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass with Scripture Service at 2:00pm. Committal Service will be on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 10:00am at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson with Air Force Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes – Northeast.