9/11/1943 -6/28/2020
Beloved Henry Ponce 76 of Amarillo Texas passed away Sunday 6/28/2020.
Henry was born September 11, 1943 in Amarillo, Texas to Eugene and Esquiel Lita Ponce.
He moved to California and retired from the long Beach Naval Ship Yard after 18 years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Ida Ponce, children, Kathy Ponce, Paul Ponce, Sherrie Ponce, Mirlyn Wilson, Michelle Chavez, and Monica Rivera. 19 Grandkids, 20 Great Grandkids, 3 Great Great Grandkids; three brothers, Richard Carrasco, Jesus Carrasco, Joe David Villareal; six sisters, Marie Ponce Alvarez, Frances Anderson, Anna Gonzales, Debbie Gonzales, Chiquita Ponce Parr, Linda Silva.
He is preceded in death by his Parents Eugene Ponce, Esquiel Lita Gonzalez, 3 Sisters, and 6 Brothers.
Henry was a proud member of Fraternity of Eagles where he developed lifelong friendships. He loved to travel to California where he lived for 33 years before returning to Texas. Watching his Granddaughter Muriah Rivera play softball was one of his great joys. Henry’s hobbies included playing competitive pool, listening and dancing to Tejano music. He was a faithful Dallas Cowboy fan. Family time was always very special to him especially enjoying homemade red enchiladas. He was a wonderful, Husband, Brother, Father and Grandfather. Henry touched everyone he met with love and kindness. To know him was to love him.
