Eloy Lee De La Fuente, 70, of Houston, Texas went to be in the arms of our Lord on February 15, 2019 after a very courageous fight against brain cancer. He was born on July 8, 1948 in Elsa, Texas to Ignacio and Aurora De La Fuente.
He grew up in Houston, Texas, where he graduated from Furr High School in 1966 and attended San Jacinto College. He worked and retired from LyondellBasell after 32 years as a Chemical Plant Operator. Eloy proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years as an Aircraft Mechanic working on C-5s and 141’s, at both Altus Airforce Base in Oklahoma and Norton Airforce Base in San Bernardino, California. Eloy enjoyed playing golf, watching Westerns and sports with his grandkids, going to the movies, and eating lunch with his baby brother, Ricky.
Eloy was known for his great sense of humor, love of history, and the ability to always make people laugh. Throughout his courageous battle with cancer, he never showed pain or fear to his family, putting on a brave face and always looking forward to tomorrow.
Eloy is survived by his loving wife, Donna Perez De La Fuente; their two daughters Tammy De La Fuente Taylor and Christi De La Fuente George; his son-in-law, Bobby George; his precious grandchildren, Natalie, Joelle, McKenna, and Matthew; his brothers Carlos De La Fuente, Joel De La Fuente, Richard De La Fuente; his sisters Celia De La Fuente Garza, Cyndee De La Fuente Lukasik; his brothers by marriage, Richard Perez, Roy Farias, Mike Lukasik; his sisters by marriage, Linda “Cookie” Farias, Rene De La Fuente, Diana De la Fuente, Susie Perez; his daughter-of-heart and niece, Julie Farias Bollich and her husband JW; son-of-heart and nephew Jason Farias; grandchildren-of-the-heart, Jacob and Jonah; Godchildren Ray Manrique and Linda Manrique; many loved nephews and nieces, many extended relatives, and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ignacio and Aurora De La Fuente; his parents-in-law, Fred and Billie Perez; his sister, Dahlia Linda Sauceda; and his brothers-in-law Miguel “Mike” Garza, Jr., and Gilbert Reyes.
A visitation will be held in his honor on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. inside the Chapel of American Heritage Funeral Home, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038. A second visitation will take place on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during which time the family invites Eloy's friends and loved ones to continue in the sharing of his memory. The Celebration of Life service will commence at 12:30 p.m. after which Eloy will be escorted to the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038, where he will be laid to rest with military honors.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for the undying support during Eloy’s illness. The family has asked that those who would like to make a donation in honor of Eloy contribute to The American Cancer Society in Eloy’s name at Cancer.org.
