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Fred Carmona, local businessman and community volunteer, who planned some of the most memorable parades in San Antonio, has entered into eternal peace after fighting a brave and valiant battle against pancreatic cancer. Fred left this earth for heaven on May 28, 2011, to begin planning the greatest ï¿½Pearly Gates Paradeï¿½ or ï¿½Un Rinconcito en el Cieloï¿½ Desfile. Fred was born on September 2, 1950 and was a proud Fox Tech Buffalo football player from the Class of 1970. He attended San Antonio College before beginning his long career in business where he worked for Pepsi Bottling Company, Stanhome Inc., and finally owning his own business, Specialty Concepts, a company specializing in advertising products. Fred had a generous spirit and heart that he put into planning some parades that honored his culture, traditions, and honored our veterans. He was an ï¿½Amigoï¿½ of the Avenida Guadalupe as he helped plan the Diez y Seis Parade and Festival, where he dedicated months of demanding work to make sure that the event was one the community could enjoy and call their own. Fred was also involved with the Fiesta Flambeau Parade since 1989 as a Charter Member where he served in many offices, including President, and set high standards for his successors to follow. Although Fred was not a Veteran, he had a lot of respect for those Veterans who had served our country. He served as the inaugural director for San Antonio's United States Military Veterans Parade Association. The first parade was held November 18, 2000 and he continued to volunteer each year thereafter. Fredï¿½s work in the community extended to the Fox Tech Alumni Association and he was often found coaching his grandsonï¿½s CYO teams at St. Matthewï¿½s. There were numerous non-profit agencies that were always appreciative of his volunteer work; galas throughout San Antonio were successful because of him. Fred is survived by his loving wife, Terry Acevedo Carmona, his stepson Charlie Orozco, and the grandchildren whom he loved with all his heart and whom he helped raise, Milan and Amilla Orozco. Fred is also survived by his brother, Albert Carmona, and sisters, Lupe Sanchez, Selena Roel, and Deborah Vasquez. Much like his work illuminated the lives and spirits of many in the community, Fredï¿½s presence and humor brought laughter and joy to a great number of lifelong friends and colleagues who will miss him dearly. A rosary will be recited on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. with visitation to begin at 6P.M. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge, and San Antonio, TX. On Wednesday, June 1, 2011 a mass will be held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower, 824 Kentucky Avenue. Interment to follow in Mission Burial Park North. Please log on to Missionparks.com for mass time.

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Fred Carmona

September 2, 1950 - May 28, 2011