Mr. Antonio Marquez, age 80, of Palestine died Thursday May 15, 2014 at Palestine Regional Medical Center, Palestine, Texas
Final Arrangements entrusted to Emanuel Funeral Home-Palestine
Service: Saturday, May 15, 2014 at 10:00 am
Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Palestine, Texas 75801
Officiate: Father Zack
Interment following service at St. Joseph Cemetery, Palestine, Texas
Visitation: Friday, May 16, 2014 at Emanuel Funeral Home-Palestine
1721 W. Oak Street, Palestine, Texas 75801 11:00 am to Until
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Obituary for Anthony Rivas Marquez
Antonio Marquez Rivas was born on June 13, 1933 in Huacasco, Jalisco Mexico to the parents of Jesus Marquez and Petra Rivas. He was their second child.
Antonio attended school in his hometown of Mexico.
Antonio married Dolores Sandoval on February 14, 1951. This union was blessed with 12 children.
He passed away on May 15, 2014 in Palestine, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dolores Sandoval and daughter, Delia Marquez.
Those who cherish many sweet memories are:
Sons, Ruben (Teresa) Marquez, Antonio (Rita Maria) Marquez, Rafael (Adela) Marquez, Martin (Leticia) Marquez, Alejandro (Florina) Marquez, Jose (Guadalupe) Marquez, Hipolito (Veronica) Marquez; daughters, Maria Guadalupe (Ramiro) Adame, Elijia (Jose) Estrada; brother, Sixto (Socorro) Marquez; sisters, Dolores Marquez, Felipa Marquez, Josefa Marquez, Esperanza Marquez; 41 grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren. A host of nieces nephews, other relatives and friends.