SEBASTIAN - Guadalupe Rincones, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, surrounded by his loving family.

Lupe was a lifelong resident of Willacy County and lived in the outskirts of Sebastian for over 50 years. He left a legacy of love of family, friends and community in general. He was a very caring father and a loving husband who took a special delight in all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tomas and Emilia Rincones, three brothers - Rafaelito, Miguel and Jose Rincones and two sisters - Manuelita Rincones and Aurora Romo.

He is survived by a loving wife of 61 years - Lupita Rincones of Sebastian and his loving children, Victor (Janie) Rincones, Norma (Benny) Chavez, Larry (Alma) Rincones, Joe Rincones, Gilbert (Estele) Rincones, Gloria (Art) Garza, Nelda (Joe) Rodriguez and Dina (Fred) Moreno. Three brothers- Tomas Rincones, Jr., Rafael (Juanita) Rincones and Alberto (Pat) Rincones, four sisters - Herminia Infante, Dora Rincones, Gloria Urbina and Consuelo (Buddy) Fitch. Also surviving are his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and many, many nephews and nieces.

A holy rosary was recited Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church located at Lyford, Tx. Funeral mass was celebrated at Prince of Peace Catholic Church on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Interment followed at Lyford Evergreen Cemetery, Lyford, Tx.

Pallbearers were B.J. Chavez, Franco Chavez, Miguel Chavez, David Rincones, Daniel Tomas Rincones, Carlos Andres Rincones, Victor Javier Moreno and Marco Luis Moreno.

Honorary pallbearer was David Victor Rincones.

A special thank you to the wonderful caregivers - Maria Vela, his provider, the staff at Retama Manor Nursing Center, Lydia Sanchez, Nakita Ponce, Martina Mejia, Maria De La Garza, Ruth Montemayor, Miria Arriata, The Odyssey Health Care who provided hospice.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Duddlesten Funeral Home.

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