Phillip H. Hidalgo

Phillip Hidalgo II and Eva Perez Hidalgo welcomed Phillip Hamilton Hidalgo, III to this world on September 13, 1941 in the small town of Bracketville, TX. Phillip passed peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, March 27, 0218 at the age of 76.

Phillip served in the Navy on the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier. He opened El Chico in Bossier City in 1970 and turned the restaurant into the number one in the corporation. He later opened his own restaurant LaPaloma in Shreveport until his retirement.

After retirement, he became the neighborhood handyman. He deeply cared for each one of his neighbors: Tavon, Sue, Brian, Dustin, Barbara and Lee. Phillip and Terry just celebrated their 50th Anniversary on December 11, 2017.

His parents and one son, Christopher Hidalgo, preceded Phillip in death. Survivors include his wife, Terry Hidalgo; Son, Phillip Hidalgo; daughter, Teresa with husband Cullom Cornelius; five grandchildren, Logan Hidalgo, Chase Cornelius, Mackenzie Cornelius, Alexis Hidalgo and Anniston Hidalgo; sister, Beatrice with husband Juan Colao; nephews, Juan and Ivan Colao; and several cousins, other family and friends.

A graveside service has been scheduled for 2 PM, Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will welcome visitors from 6 PM to 8 PM on Friday, March 30, 2018 at the funeral home.