Albert R. Carrion

Albert R. Carrion, age 77, of Austin, passed away on October 7, 2014 at his home. Albert was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Margarita and Ignacio Carrion. Raised with 3 sisters and 5 brothers, it was in Corpus Christi that he met the "catch" of his life, Mary Acuna, and they were married in 1956. He served in the Air Force for 8 years, and was stationed at Loring AFB in Maine and Bergstrom AFB in Austin. After being Honorably Discharged, he and Mary settled in Austin and raised their 4 children. Albert loved to travel, play fast-pitch softball, fish and watch his favorite team, the Texas Longhorns. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary; and four children, Cindy (Steve), Belinda (Matias), Elizabeth (Jimmy) and Albert Jr. (Jane), all of Austin. He dearly loved and is survived by 6 grandchildren, Lisa, Ryan, Matthew, Mark, Sam and Lauren, and 2 great-grandchildren, Juliana and Ethan; siblings, Ignacio Carrion, Mercy Ford, Gloria Purdum, and Jesse Carrion, and many other family members.

Memorials can be made in Albert's honor to Christ Lutheran Church

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 South Congress. Funeral Service 10:00 am Friday, October 10, 2014 at Christ Lutheran Church 300 E. Monroe. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery.