Crecencio Almanza

Crecencio (Chris) Almanza passed away on September 13, 2024 at the age of 91. He was born on July 30, 1933 to Ysidro and Frances Almanza in St Paul, Minnesota and later moved to Alvin, Tx where he grew up. He was the oldest of 7 children. His father was the preacher at Bethlehem Church in Houston and it was here that he met Rosie Mojica. Prior to getting married, he did his training at Fort Bliss in El Paso, and then enlisted into the Armed Forces and served in the Army; he was stationed at Fort Drum in New York. He took pride in his time spent in the Army and loved to talk about his experiences and assigned duties there. It was soon after returning home that he married the love of his life Rosie Mojica on September 9, 1956. He dedicated his life to his work and his family. He was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord with all his heart. He took great pride in his grandchildren and great grandchildren whom he loved spending time with. He was an active member at Christian Temple Assembly of God where he served as deacon for many years. He made sure we all dressed our best for church and he loved to wear his suits. He worked at Stewart and Stevenson as assistant manager for over 20 years until he started his own business C&R Industrial Supply (which stands for Chris & Rosie) and ran the business until he was 86 years old. Age didn’t matter to him he was always so full of energy, loved to tell stories and always had to end dinner with dessert!

He is preceded in death by his parents Ysidro and Angelita Almanza, Siblings Ariel Almanza, Stella Ramirez and Ysidro Almanza.

Chris is survived by his wife Rosie Almanza of 68 years and daughters Sylvia Felan and husband Paul , Rhonda Moran and husband Jesse.

Grandchildren – Kristen, Victoria, Paul Michael and Brianna. Great Grandchildren – Kamryn, Kali and Josiah.

Surviving siblings – Martha Castaneda, Ruth Menchaca and Samuel Almanza along with numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Isaiah 40:31

A visitation for Crecencio will be held Friday, September 20, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Crespo, 4136 BROADWAY ST, HOUSTON, TX 77087. A funeral service will occur Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:30 AM, 4136 BROADWAY ST, HOUSTON, TX 77087. A committal service will occur Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM, at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale St. Houston, TX 77023.