Tirso R Ponce

Tirso R. “T-Bone” Ponce, 78, passed on January 2, 2011 peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a long illness. Tirso was born on June 26, 1932 in San Angelo, TX to Cleto and Conception (Rodriguez) Ponce. Tirso was preceded in death by his parents, 5 sisters, 1 brother, daughter Lety Holland and granddaughter Carey Holmes. Tirso is survived by his wife Emma Ponce, son David Ponce, 3 daughters Rosie and Albert Flores Jr., Patsy Munoz and Lisa Ponce all of San Angelo, TX. Grandchildren Albert III and Melissa Flores, Gunnery Sgt. Gary Garcia, Monica and David Longoria, Eric Flores and Carrie Zuniga, Daryl Holland, David Jr. and Ruby Ponce, Angel Emma Flores and Matthew Garcia, Karlo Hinojosa, Raul Jr. and Veronica Munoz, Kandace Ponce and special grandchildren Kallie Ann, Thomas Hernandez and 14 great grandchildren. Tirso married Emma Lopez on October 26, 1950. He was employed by and retired from The Texas Department of Public Safety. Tirso enjoyed golfing and Classic Westerns throughout his life. He was a very funny person and will be dearly missed by all of his family. The family would like to thank Hospice of San Angelo, especially Charlene.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 1:00 P.M at Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Javier Santos officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson’s Funeral Home.

Jesus, the Way to the Father

“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. And you know the way to where I am going.”

John 14: 1-4

Forgive Everyone For Everything.

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