Rene was born January 21, 1953 in Beeville, Texas to Rene Elisondo and Plasida Coronado. He was an Earth TX resident and moved to Amarillo in 1987 where he met the love of his life Matilde R. Nava. They enjoyed dancing, getting together with family and friends, and most importantly spending time with their grandchildren. He was a former employee of BPI and Hastings Distribution Center.
Rene is proceeded in death by his wife Matilde R. Nava, son Rodolfo (Rudy) Elisondo, daughter Mary Ellen (Nani) Elisondo, son Tommy Nava, and mother Plasida Coronado.
He leaves behind 4 daughters, Jessica Nava (Placido Gonzalez) of Amarillo, Mary Ellen Cuellar (Antonio Cuellar) of Hereford, Patsy Basquez (Mark Basquez) of Levelland, and Crystal Willard (Lance Willard) of Earth. 2 sons, Manuel Elisondo of Amarillo and Victor Nava of Oklahoma City, OK. Brother Jesus Jesse Coronado of Hereford. 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. 8 sister-in-law’s and 5 brother-in-law’s; many cousins, nephews and nieces.
Rosary will be said at 7PM Thursday December 9 at Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories officiated by Deacon John Renteria. Services will be at 2PM Friday December 10 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 4122 S Bonham St. officiated by Father Alvin Tshuma. Burial of his ashes will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate I-40.
