Alfonso Isidro Aranda a military veteran, proud and loving Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather went into eternal rest on April 11, 2021. At the age of 84, in San Antonio, Tx surrounded by his family.
Alfonso was born on February 28, 1937 to Pedro Aranda and Sara Escobedo in Mexico City, Mexico. He grew up in San Antonio, and was a 1955 graduate of Fox Tech High School. Alfonso was known by his family and loved ones, as “ Poncho”. He will be remembered especially for his winning personality, original wit, great sense of humor and generous nature. He made friends wherever he went.
Alfonso proudly enlisted in the United States Army, spent time overseas and fighting in the Korean War. He returned to San Antonio for a short time, where he met and married Adela Orosco In 1964. They shared 38 yrs together and had three children and numerous life adventures. After serving 24 yrs. In the U.S. Army, he retired and found his next career path in drafting and surveying.
Alfonso belonged to several organizations: VFW, American Legion, Knights Of Columbus, Masons, Ft Sam MSD Honor Guard, Directors Staff for DAV, and a long time member of the Alzafar Shrine. Alfonso eventually served as the President of the Alzafar Shrine Honor Guard and Commander of the Color Guard.
When he wasn’t volunteering his time to honoring others, he loved traveling, listening to music and barbecuing with friends and family. His family was truly his greatest joy.
Alfonso is survived by his loving children, daughter Monica Lesley and husband Lewis, daughter Veronica Aranda and son Alfonso G. Aranda and wife Garrie. Three granddaughters, Jessica Faleafine and husband David, Felicia Fly and husband Robert, and Madison Aranda.
Five great grandchildren: Josiah, Jordyn, Jonah and Jakob Faleafine, and Sage Isidro Fly.
One brother, Armando Rocky Aranda, and numerous nieces and nephews and fraternal Brothers. And he leaves behind his girlfriend of 19 yrs. Mary Herrera and her family.
To Mary and family, Thank You for caring for our dad and welcoming him to your family and being a big part of his life as well, he loved you all.
He was preceded in death by, his wife Adela Aranda, mother Sara Escobedo, father Pedro Aranda, sisters Mary Morales and Noemi Garcia
In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Alfonso's honor to the VA or Shriners Hospital.
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