Luis Alberto Pantoja was born on Friday, August 19, 1949. He was born to Fernando Pantoja and Ignacia Flores in Esquipulas, Managua, Nicaragua. He graduated from National Autonomous University of Nicaragua in 1969 and also married the love of his life Juana Picado in that same year. Luis and Juana raised 8 children together.
In 1985, at the age of 36, Luis immigrated to the United States of America and began his pursuit of the American dream to better his life, the life of his wife and of his children. Luis lived in San Antonio, Texas most of his adult life. He journeyed thru many entrepreneurial ventures. Of which many were successful. They included Pantoja Service that he operated and owned for 29 years. He owned and co-operated RPM Automotive Inc for 16 years. He also owned and operated many rental properties throughout the San Antonio Metro.
Luis work ethic and strong will was a reflection of his love for his children. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Juana, who owns and operates Pantoja Service, two sons, Randy and Gamaliel, who own and operate their own successful automotive shops, RPM Automotive Inc and CD Automotive Inc. And a daughter, Jeymy, who operates rental properties in the San Antonio Metro, and 4 other daughters.
Luis loved to talk about politics with anyone who would listen. He also loved watching boxing fights with his family, cooking out and working. Luis work ethic was one of a kind. He was an entrepreneur and was always looking for ways to invest in a business.
Luis is preceded by his parents Fernando Pantoja, Ignacia Flores and son, Luis Fernando Pantoja.
Luis is survived by wife, Juana; children, Veronica & William, Goldin & Edwin, Meyling and Diego, Randy and Estefany, Jeymy, Gamaliel, Tatiana and Ruben; grandchildren, Diego Josue, Betania, Willito, Tony, Zulema, Arianna, Azarayah, Zion, Randy Jr, Selah and Jaelyn; siblings, Carlos and Linda.
Luis Alberto Pantoja nacio un Viernes, Agosto 19, 1949, en Esquipulas, Managua, Nicaragua Sus padres fueron Fernando Pantoja y Ignacia Flores. Se graduo de la UNAN (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Nicaragua) en 1969. El mismo ano, se caso con el amor de su vida Juana Picado. Luis & Juana criaron 8 hijos juntos.
En 1985, a la edad de 36 anos, Luis imigro a los Estados Unido y comenzo su busqueda del sueno americano para mejorar su vida, la vida de su esposa e hijos. Luis vivio en San Antonio, TX gran parte de su vida. Emprendio muchos negocios, de los cuales varios fueron exitosos. Estos incluyen Pantoja Service, del cual era el propietario y manejo por 29 anos; RPM Automotive del cual era dueno y co-manejaba por 16 anos. Tambien era dueno y manejaba varias propiedades de rentas en el area metropolitana de San Antonio.
La etica de trabajo y fuerza de voluntad de Luis era una refleccion de su amor por sus hijos. El deja a su esposa de 51 anos, Juana, quien ahora es propietaria y maneja Pantoja Service; dos hijos, Randy & Gamaliel quienes son propietarios de sus propis talleres de mecanica RPM Automotive and CD Automotive Inc, una de sus hijas Jeymy quien maneja las propiedades de renta en San Antonio, y otras cuatro hijas mas.
A Luis le encantaba hablar de politica con quien quisiera escuchar. Tambien amaba ver el boxeo con su familia, la parrilladas, y trabajar. La etica de trabajo de Luis era unica. Era un emprendedor y siempre buscaba maneras de invertir en algun negocio.
A Luis le precedieron sus padres Fernando Pantoja, Ignacia Flores y su hijo Luis Fernando Pantoja
A Luis le sobreviven su esposa Juana; Sus hijos: Veronica & William, Goldin & Edwin, Meyling & Diego, Randy & Estefany, Jeymy, Gamaliel, Tatiana & Ruben; Sus Nietos: Diego Josue, Betania, William Jr, Edwin Jr, Zulema, Arianna, Azarayah, Zion, Randy Jr, Selah and Jaelyn; Sus Hermanos: Carlos y Linda.
A visitation for Luis will be held Monday, March 30, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, Texas 78218. A visitation will occur Tuesday, March 31, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, Texas 78218. A chapel service will occur Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Sunset Memorial Park, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, Texas 78218. A graveside service will occur Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 12:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Park, 1701 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, Texas 78218.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com for the Pantoja family.
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