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Alfred G. Delgado Jr., 89, was called into Eternal Life by our Lord on April 21, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children. Alfred was born on September 8, 1934, to Elvira and Alfredo Delgado, Sr. in San Antonio, Texas. Alfred is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Charles. Alfred is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Lupe Delgado(https://www.missionparks.com/obituaries/Lupe-Delgado-2/#!/Obituary); Children Evelyn, Rita, Alfred III, and Rosemary; 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. A very intelligent, loving, gentle and caring man, Alfred had a sense of humor and enjoyed caring for his pets. His gift of giving and sharing his talents with others is something that will always be treasured. All the grandchildren affectionately referred to him as “Welo.” Alfred attended Harlandale High School where he enjoyed studying and playing baseball. He had a talent for drawing and painting. He was a lifelong New York Yankee fan and would tell the story of getting to see Yankee players in action at the old Mission Stadium. Harlandale High School is where he met the love of his life, Lupe Delgado. Since Alfred and Lupe shared the same last name, Lupe sat right behind him in the classroom. One day he offered to walk her home from school, and the rest is history. This was the beginning of a 70-year Love story. Alfred and Lupe married on November 13, 1954, and started their beautiful family the following year. Alfred often said that when he married Lupe, he vowed he would be a family man who would be faithful and caring to his wife and focus on his children. In his final days, he told his children how proud he was to have lived his life this way, and that he never regretted it. His favorite song for Lupe was Anne Murray’s “Can I have This Dance.” Shortly after graduation, Alfred embarked on a civil service career at Fort Sam Houston and Kelly AFB until his retirement. This gave him free time for hobbies. He loved painting everything - the house, fences, and flowerpots. When he ran out of projects at home, he headed to his children's homes to offer the same. Alfred loved working in the yard with his wife where they meticulously tended to beautiful flowers, trees, bird houses and bird baths. Alfred loved dancing to conjunto music with Lupe at the Royal Palace Ballroom at least three times a week for many years. Alfred’s other favorite family commitment was to chauffeur his children to school, sporting events, college, and work. He was an awesome grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. Alfred will be dearly missed by all who were Blessed to have him in their lives. Celebration of Life services will be on Wednesday May 22, 2024, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. with recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. The Liturgical Service will be on Thursday May 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life reception after the service at the St. Lawrence church hall. In lieu of flowers please send plants to honor Alfred G. and Lupe Delgado.

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Alfred G. Delgado Jr.

September 8, 1934 - April 21, 2024