Alexander P. Downs Jr., 87, has completed his journey Monday, May 06, 2019 after his valiant battle with cancer. He has joined his loving wife, Maria Casares Downs, along with his son, Juan Alejandro Downs.
A golden heart has stopped beating, working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove that he only takes the best. He is now with the Lord’s arms wrapped around him.
Alexander loved the Lord, his family, and his friends. He took pride in his home and yard. He served as a Soldier in the National Guard of Texas and National Guard of the United States for 10 years.
He was very proud and dedicated to H-E-B Grocery Company, H-E-B Foods Bread Plant Bakery and Warehouse. Alex worked for 44 years. He began working in San Antonio, TX in 1950. He transferred to Corpus Christi in 1952 and became a foreman for H-E-B Bakery. He then transferred to the H-E-B Garage to become a Mechanic, until he retired in 1994. He continued attending the H-E-B Senior Partners Monthly Meetings and Events.
Our Father took a piece of our heart with him. He leaves behind his family to cherish his memories forever. He was a loving father of son, Ruben (Lydia) Downs of Portland, Texas; five daughters, all of Corpus Christi, TX, Diana Downs, Lillian Downs, Lucinda (Guadalupe) Iglesias, Karen Jean (John) Garza, Andrea Jeter and daughter-in-law, Norma Jean Downs.
Alexander was known as Grandpa to his loving grandchildren. He took pride in them and loved them dearly. He was deeply enamored by his 13 grandchildren, who brought him so much joy and love. Valerie and Barbara DeLeon, Cassandra Iglesias, John, Joshua, and Alexis Garza, Samantha and Harold Glen Jeter, Andy (Erica) Downs from San Antonio, TX, Michael Downs from Brooklyn, NY, Lisa (Donny) Carty From Garland, TX, Tara (Richard) Payne from Rowlett, TX, Jene’ (Cody) Morgan from Forney, TX. He also had 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. His brothers, Guadalupe (Tacha) Garza, Victor (Linda) Torres and sister, Alicia (Juan) Jasso, and Loli Sanchez from Dallas, TX.
Alexander is welcomed in Heaven by his loving parents, Alexander Steven Downs and Andrea Pineda; brother, Leonard Downs, Pedro P. Garza, Mingo P. Garza sister, Mary Lou Downs and son-in-law, Harold Jeter.
Our gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Issac Chitrit, Dr. James Tyree, Dr. Aftab Mahmood, Dr. Jim Hsiang, and their amazing staff. Dr. Ronald Stephen and the Palliative Care and Kindred Hospice and their loving and caring staff.
We would like to thank all of Alexander’s friends and family who prayed and brought food and sent cards. And a big thank you to the lovely ladies at Stripes store on 2042 Gollihar who always watched over our Dad.
A Celebration of Alexander Downs life will be held at Cage-Mills Funeral Directors, 4901 Everhart Rd on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm that same evening.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 10:00 am with interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be, John Garza, Jr. Donny Carty, Andy Downs, Ruben Downs, Joshua Garza, Leo Downs.
Dad’s Favorite sayings: “Make Good Decisions” and “Que Dios te Bendiga.”
Condolences for the family may be left at www.cagemillsfuneraldirectors.com
