Michael Alaniz was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on Monday, July 2, 2018 at the age of 28 in Duval County, Texas. He was born on May 8, 1990 to Edward Alaniz, Jr. and Lizette Ramirez Alaniz in Alice, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents, Trinidad and Estella Alaniz; maternal great- grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Roberto Salinas and Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Ramirez; and his cousin, Jennifer Salinas.
Michael leaves behind many memories to be cherished by his father, Edward Alaniz, Jr. of Realitos, Texas; mother, Lizette R. Alaniz of Hebbronville, Texas; son, Michael Alaniz; daughter, Ariana Alaniz both of Freer, Texas; special boy, Ozzy Salazar of Freer brother, Jason (Sulema) Alaniz of Odessa, Texas; sisters, Lyannette (Jr.) Rocha and Melanie Alaniz both of Hebbronville; paternal grandparents, Edwardo and Rachel Alaniz; maternal grandparents; Alejandro and Hilda Ramirez and numerous extended family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Juan Garza, Ricardo Serna, Roberto Gonzalez, Joseph Gonzalez, Adan Perez, Mando Longoria, Mark Cruz, David Nerio, Ramon Baez, Jr. and Adrian Longoria.
Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Garza, Mario Escobedo, Jr., Jesse Alaniz, III and Juan Luis Alaniz.
Visitation will start at 8:30 a.m. with a Holy Rosary to be prayed at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Funeraria Del Angel Howard-Williams in Hebbronville. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Hebbronville. Services will conclude with the burial at Realitos Cemetery.
