oldest of four children born to Mario and Diana Delgadillo in Houston, TX. He was born January
30, 1984 and baptized October 10, 1999.
He graduated from North Shore Senior High School and went on to become a journeyman electrician. Mario and his lifetime sweetheart since high school, Krystal Acosta, had three handsome boys, Mario, Christopher and Julian Delgadillo. Mario was a loving and outgoing person that never knew a stranger. He was a God fearing man that was grateful for every blessing and day he was given. He was a big teddy bear that showed his love and passion for life to everyone he knew. He was a pet lover and always had his road dog, Fetty, with him. He was an avid Houston sports fan and rooted for his Houston Texans, Houston Rockets and Houston Astros every game day with a jersey and a drink in hand. He enjoyed being around family and was always the spotlight with his jokes and laughter and quick wit. He loved cooking and bbq’ing and seasoned his food and life with love and joy.
He was a great father and was his son’s number one fan, always there to root on his boys in any activity they attempted. His greatest joy was seeing his son’s enter a ring or field and supported them in all they did. He was his mother’s and father’s joy and would not miss a chance to give them a bear hug or a sweet smile with a kiss. He was his father’s helper and his mother’s keeper. As a brother, he was the biggest jokester and would make you laugh and cry in the same emotion. He was the protector that every sister would need and the best friend every brother would want. As a uncle, he was the biggest clown and jokster and stood up for every one of them. There was never anything tio couldn’t and wouldn’t do for his nephews and nieces. He is leaving behind an empty space in everyone’s heart but it’s only from all the joy and love he brought to our lives. His legacy and love will be carried forever in our hearts.
He is survived by his father and mother, Mario and Diana Delgadillo, his wife Krystal Acosta; 3
sons, Mario, Christopher, and Julian Delgadillo; a brother, Anthony Delgadillo; two sisters, April
(Ian) Trimble and Abey (Rodolfo) Ramos; six nephews, Jon Trimble, Anthony Delgadillo, Joshua
Gripon, Justin Delgadillo, Rodolfo Ramos, and Josiah Gripon; Two nieces, Gisella Ramos and
Esmeralda Delgadillo, grandmother Yolanda Gomez Delgadillo and many aunts, uncles, cousins
and other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Jesus
Delgadillo DeLeon, David Martinez Sanchez, and Grandmother Consuelo Perez Sanchez.
The family of the late Mario J. Delgadillo, Jr. wishes to thank everyone for their kind expressions
of sympathy, prayers and all acts of kindness extended to them during their hour of bereavement.
All tributes will be acknowledged by the family at a later date.
- If Tomorrow Starts Without Me -
If tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see.
If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me
I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today.
While thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me, As much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too;
but when tomorrow starts without me, Please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name, And took me by the hand
and said my place was ready, in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, A tear fell from my eye,
For all my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for, So much left yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all that we had shared, and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized, that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me, From His
great golden throne, He said, "This is eternity, and all I've promised you."
Today your life on earth is past, but here life starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last,
and since each day is the same way, there's no longing for the past.
You have been so faithful, so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
you knew you shouldn't do. But you have been forgiven,
and now at last you're free. So won't you come and take my hand,
and share my life with me, so when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.
- David Romano
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