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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Ismael
Casarez
Jun 8, 1947 — Oct 16, 2017
Harlingen, TX
Obituary
Harlingen, TX -
Ismael Casarez Sr., 70, known for his strong persona and charismatic lifestyle, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on June 8, 1947 in Weslaco, TX to Sacramento and Angelita Casarez. Ismael served in the U.S. Army during the Dominican Crisis and was a lifetime career truck driver with his famous handle name "Me dicen El Diablo Simpatico".
He is preceded in death by his parents, Sacramento and Angelita Casarez.
Left to cherish his memory are his spouse, Lupita Casarez; children, Ismael Casarez Jr. (Diane), Monica Becerra (Zenaido), Israel Casarez (Renee), Isaac Casarez, Diana Lopez, and Mary Hernandez; his grandsons, Freddie Leija and Israel Leija, who were raised as his own; 19 beloved grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; 4 sisters, Irene Cantu, Yolanda Casarez, Martha Escobar, and Lydia Ramirez; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1210 W. Grant Ave., Harlingen, TX officiated by Pastor Bill Reagan. Interment will follow to Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Accompanying as honorary pallbearer Ms. Blanca Castro.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956)364-2444.
Ismael Casarez Sr., 70, known for his strong persona and charismatic lifestyle, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on June 8, 1947 in Weslaco, TX to Sacramento and Angelita Casarez. Ismael served in the U.S. Army during the Dominican Crisis and was a lifetime career truck driver with his famous handle name "Me dicen El Diablo Simpatico".
He is preceded in death by his parents, Sacramento and Angelita Casarez.
Left to cherish his memory are his spouse, Lupita Casarez; children, Ismael Casarez Jr. (Diane), Monica Becerra (Zenaido), Israel Casarez (Renee), Isaac Casarez, Diana Lopez, and Mary Hernandez; his grandsons, Freddie Leija and Israel Leija, who were raised as his own; 19 beloved grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; 4 sisters, Irene Cantu, Yolanda Casarez, Martha Escobar, and Lydia Ramirez; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1210 W. Grant Ave., Harlingen, TX officiated by Pastor Bill Reagan. Interment will follow to Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Accompanying as honorary pallbearer Ms. Blanca Castro.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956)364-2444.
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