September 16, 1939 – April 27, 2021
Andrew “Sito” De Hoyos, 81, passed away and went to be with the lord on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.He was born in Baytown, Texas on September 16, 1939, to Cayetano De Hoyos and Guadalupe Aleman DeHoyos.
Andrew attended De Zavala Elementary, formerly known as Baytown Mexican School. He was also a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School class of 1958 where he played basketball. In May of 1965 he was drafted and proudly served in the United States Army at Fort Benning, Georgia. After being honorably discharged from the Army he became employed with the Department of Public Safety and was also a Merchant Marine. Later he was employed by Gulf Chemical Company, later became Chevron Chemical, where he retired after 28 years.
Andrew was married for eighteen years to Julia Navarro of Dickinson, Texas. Together they had two children Andrew “Dwayne” and Andrea, all who he dearly loved.
He was always loving, kind and was proud of his family. He taught his children the same and to be great at whatever they did or chose to be. He loved dancing very much and was a sports fanatic. Basketball, football, baseball and golfing were his favorite. He loved the Houston Rockets, Astros and the Texans. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and childhood compadres.
Andrew is survived by his , son Andrew Dwayne De Hoyos and daughter-in-law Teresa , daughter Andrea De Hoyos of Houston, ex-wife Julia Navarro of Dickinson, sister Argentina Toddhunter of New Caney, Grandchildren Geovanni, Adriana, Angelina, Andrew and Alessandra De Hoyos all of Baytown. He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces and family friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents Cayetano and Guadalupe De Hoyos. Brothers Pedro “Pete” De Hoyos and Ruben De Hoyos. Sisters Andrea De Hoyos (twin), Aurelia De Hoyos, Amelia “Melie” De Hoyos, Tavita “Tavie” Lopez, Estella Morales and Ruby Tanguma.
Serving as Pallbearers for Mr. De Hoyos will be Dwayne De Hoyos, Geovanni De Hoyos, Andrew Anthony De Hoyos, Mike De Hoyos, Mark De Hoyos, Ryan Lopez and Rick Toddhunter.
