Alfredo Serrano de la Paz

Alfredo de la Paz, known to many as Fred, was born on February 13, 1944, in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. He leaves behind his wife, Amparo, the love of his life for 58 years. He is also survived by his children, Patrick with his wife Shannon, Sharlene with her husband Wilberto, and Michelle. His grandchildren, Kristen with her husband Micah, Andrew, Hudson, and Halle, and his great‑granddaughter, Bellamy, brought him immeasurable joy.

Fred was the 7th of 10 children born to Gerardo Oliveros de la Paz of San Fernando, Pampanga and Leandra David Serrano of Bacolor, Pampanga. His parents built a thriving family business in Jolo, where all 10 children were raised. The island shaped him in ways that stayed with him throughout his life. Its' clear waters and quiet shores were where he discovered his love for fishing. True to his Aquarian nature, he could cast a line anywhere, whether in a river, lake, or the Gulf of Mexico, and somehow return with a good catch.

After graduating from Notre Dame of Jolo, he moved to Manila for college. Tagalog was unfamiliar to him, but he worked hard to learn it and adjust to city life. Encouraged by his parents, he first enrolled in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Santo Tomas, but soon realized his heart was not in it. He transferred to Far Eastern University and completed a degree in Business Administration with a major in Marketing.

While at UST, he met Ampy Agapay, a young nurse who would become his wife. They married in 1967 and moved to Chicago in 1971. Finding work in sales proved difficult, so Fred shifted to healthcare and became a Respiratory Therapist. He worked at Mercy Hospital until the family moved to Houston in 1978. He then joined Methodist Hospital, where he spent 30 years caring for patients with kindness, humor, and a gentle voice. His coworkers and patients adored him, receiving many awards for his dedication. Fred also loved to joke, dance and sing whenever he had the chance, bringing laughter and joy to everyone.

At home, Fred was a devoted husband and father. He cooked for his family, perfected recipes he found online, and filled gatherings with homemade siopao, puto, palitao, and his world famous “Lolo sauce”. As a grandfather, he delighted in spoiling his grandchildren with toys, outings, and time together. His life revolved around his family, and everything he did was for them.

A funeral service will be held at Mary Queen Catholic Church, 606 Cedarwood Dr, Friendswood, Texas on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 1:30 pm.