Celebration of Life for Antonio Alegria, Jr, 71, of Levelland will be held at 1 pm, Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Resthaven’s Abbey Chapel with Rev. Raymon Ochoa officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. A Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm, Monday, July 23, 2012 at Resthaven Funeral Home.
Antonio was born July 31, 1940 in Anna Rose, Texas; he was called home to be with his Lord, Friday, July 20, 2012. Those there to welcome him home include his parents, Antonio, Sr and Jesusa (Hinojosa) Alegria, two brothers and two sisters.
Antonio was a head cook for over 40 years. He served as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, for 16 years, preparing numerous meals for delivery.
After his retirement, he enjoyed traveling across Texas, New Mexico and Mexico and loved camping.
Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his wife Blanca Alegria; children, Susie Alegria Guel, Antonio (Tony) Alegria III, Ricardo Alegria, Rudy Alegria, daughter; Sandy Alegria, Joanna Hernandez, Alejandro Saenz, Blanca Saenz, 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Antonio will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.