Edelmiro Amador was born in Austwell, Texas on December 24, 1935. He graduated from Patti Welder High school in 1954 before joining the military and becoming a Special Forces Paratrooper Pathfinder and Medic in the 101st/504th Airborne. He was a decorated Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ramon and Consuelo Amador, his brother, Ibeco Ray Amador, and sister in law Evangeline Lopez Flores. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Louise Amador, and loving sister Sulema Amador Luna and brother in law Ernest Luna. He is also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews.
He will be dearly missed by his children Amanda Marotta (Joseph), Ramon Amador (Melissa), and grandchildren, twins Michael and Thomas Marotta, Alessandra Marotta, Lilian Amador, and twins Danika and Anna Amador. He was loved greatly by his grandchildren as, after a lifetime of accomplishment, he told and showed them that they were his pride and joy and he loved them with all of his heart.
The family sends an abundance of gratitude to Dr. Joseph Marotta of San Antonio for his sincere care, comfort, and kindness that made it possible for Edelmiro to live happily and comfortably in his final years.
He enjoyed his later years working at Kamin Furniture. The family would like to thank Buddy and Bentley Kamin and the Kamin staff for their support, prayers and thoughtfulness.
The family has been deeply touched by the outpouring of prayers from family and friends.
Visitation for family and friends will be Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 12:30-1:30 PM at Holy Family Catholic Church with a rosary to be recited at 1:30 PM. A Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 2 PM with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Flag folding and playing of taps will be performed under the auspices of The Victoria Veterans Council.
Pallbearers are Michael Marotta, Thomas Marotta, Joseph Fiorino, Bentley Kamin, Joe Mejia, and Preston Tucker.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent 3809 E. Rio Grande Street Victoria, Texas 77901,361-578-0591.
Words of comfort may be shared at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
