Corpus Christi, Texas
Nicolas Rosas Colon, 89, passed away on October 29, 2020. He was born in Caye, Puerto Rico on December 15, 1930. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dalila Almodóvar Colon (1967 – 1995); grandson, Nicholas Julian Dalton (1991); longtime companion, Rosario Cabrera; sisters, Carmen and Angelita; brother, Guillermo; nephews and nieces and his parents.
He was transferred to Texas from the New Cumberland Army Depot in Pennsylvania in 1983 and stayed with CCAD until his retirement in 2007. He spent hours playing his instruments and making music. He enjoyed working with electronics, making countless pictures and videos. He loved visiting and talking with family near and far. He especially loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His favorite word was, Thank you.
He is survived by daughters, Vivian Dalton (Galdino Rick), Dalila Linda Flores (Robert), Sylvia Henderson (Kelvin) and son, Christopher Colon (Parastoo); 9 grandchildren: Nicholas Dalton (Cherie), Julian (Natasha) Dalton, Samantha Dalton, Xavier Flores, Jasmine Flores, Lorenzo Flores, Mia Hayter (Blake), Tylor Henderson, and Kelvin Henderson, Jr.; 3 great-grandchildren: Callum Rey Dalton, Santiago Luis Wendels, and Sebastian Jamisen Wendels; along with multiple nieces and nephews.
Cremation to follow with interment planned in Puerto Rico.
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