Andrew N. Alonzo

Andrew Narveaz Alonzo (known as Andy and Grandpa Andy) passed away on August 26, 2026 at Midlothian Methodist Hospital in Midlothian, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father Pablo and his mother Marina. Surrounded by loved ones at the time of his passing, Andy is survived by his wife of forty-four years Valda Alonzo. In addition, he is survived by four children: Joe Alonzo & wife Diana (grandchildren: Victoria, Amanda & Andre); Liza Alonzo (grandchildren: Tony & Marc); Rochelle Alonzo Rogers (grandchildren: Misty & Amy); and Stephen Alonzo & wife Brandi (grandchildren: Myranda, Megan & Andrew) as well as five stepchildren: Lynda Schuessler & husband Bob (grandson: Zachary) ; Ann Cole & husband Peter (grandchildren: Daniel & Melissa); Kay Berryman (grandchildren: Allison & Isaac); Joseph Hill & wife Pam (grandchildren: Kara, Tara, Sara & Deanna); and Billy Hill & wife Charlene (grandchildren: Suzanne & Whitney) . Grandpa Andy is also survived by thirty-nine great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Andy loved his family and was proud of the accomplishments of each and every one of them. He welcomed time with them whether planned or spontaneous and was always content simply hanging out.

Andy graduated from Crozier Tech in Dallas, Texas where he was a proud member of the ROTC. Upon graduation he went into the Marine Corps and served his country for seven years reaching the rank of Lance Corporal. Upon leaving the Marine Corp, Andy started a career in warehouse logistics working at Sears, Sunbeam, and ultimately, Whirlpool where he retired, only to return to work at First Source for a few more years. While Andy was a dedicated worker and enjoyed his work, his true passion was music.

Andy was an only child, and his upbringing guided who he became. His father and his mother were both violinists. At one time, his mother played with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Andy’s parents made sure he received violin and piano lessons, and he trained himself in his instrument of choice: the bass guitar. Not only did Andy perform in teen bands in high school, but he also performed as a professional musician with several respected Dallas artists (Harry Jackson, Jimmy Jones, Jimmy Velvet, Ray Sharp and Sam the Sham) at multiple Dallas nightclubs for years. While he enjoyed playing country music and jazz, playing the blues was his favorite. Andy played in bands up until 1982 when he and Valda married. He never gave up his guitar collection and was known to jam with friends and neighbors.

Although Andy was not a huge talker, he was a great listener, and he enjoyed being around people. He wanted others to talk; his job was to listen. He especially tuned in when someone was talking about going on a trip, and he would always tell them to bring him back a “toy” or a souvenir . . . and they did, resulting in several interesting collections of hot wheels as well as match books, coasters or shot glasses from restaurants, universities and/or resorts.

While Andy enjoyed the people in his life, he also had a soft spot in his heart for dogs. He truly was a “softee” for the ads on TV that tug at one’s heart: the Shriner’s Hospital, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and the Wounded Warriors, but especially the SPCA. Andy gave to all of these organizations consistently, and the family requests that anyone desiring to do so, make a charitable contribution to one of these charities in Andy’s honor in lieu of flowers.

Andy’s family also invites friends, neighbors and co-workers to join them in celebrating his

A Memorial Service will be held at Laurel Land Funeral Home, Chapel, 6300 S.R.L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, Texas 75232, on October 3, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.