Obituary for Augustine “Augie” R. Pedroza Augustine “Augie” R. Pedroza went to his Heavenly home 5 days before his 100th birthday at CHI Health-St. Francis. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Monday at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Celebrating Mass will be Father Scott Harter. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4-6 PM Sunday with a Rosary at 6 PM at All Faiths Funeral Home. Augie was born August 28, 1918 at Samora, Mexico the son of Simon and Andrea (Rodriguez) Pedroza. His family moved to Horton, Kansas when he was a young boy where he was raised and received his education. He entered the U.S. Army on February 3, 1943 serving during WWII. He was honorably discharged on December 27, 1945. On February 27, 1947 he was united in marriage to Celia Arroyo. They made their home in Grand Island. Augie owned and operated Pedroza Masonry having specialized in fireplaces. He is a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral. Some of his enjoyments included spending time with grandkids, watching boxing, baseball and gardening. His family wish to thank all the caregivers from Tiffany Square for their caring hands and loving spirit. Survivors include his children, Rosie (Jerry) Florez of Grand Island, Roger (Pauline) Pedroza of Omaha and Yolanda (Mike) Meyer of Doniphan; grandchildren, Stephanie, Jennifer, Christopher, Jamie, Judy, John and Diane and great-grandchildren, Malik, Drake, CeCelia, Simon, Bo, Nathan, Katie and Elizabeth. He is preceded in death by his wife, Celia on April 24, 2016; his parents; sister, Petra “Pat” Sanchez; two additional sisters and two brothers. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the family for future designations. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Augustine “Augie” R. Pedroza please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Visitation © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions AUG 26. 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM All Faiths Funeral Home 2929 S Locust St Grand Island, NE, US, 68801 allfaiths@giallfaiths.com www.giallfaiths.com/ Order Flowers for the Visitation Guaranteed delivery before Augustine’s Visitation begins. Rosary © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions AUG 26. 06:00 PM All Faiths Funeral Home 2929 S Locust St Grand Island, NE, US, 68801 allfaiths@giallfaiths.com www.giallfaiths.com/ Order Flowers for the Rosary Guaranteed delivery before Augustine’s Rosary begins. Mass of Christian Burial © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions AUG 27. 10:30 AM St. Mary’s Cathedral Grand Island, NE, US Order Flowers for the Mass of Christian Burial Guaranteed delivery before Augustine’s Mass of Christian Burial begins. Cemetery Details Westlawn Memorial Park NE, © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Augustine Augie R Pedroza August 28 1918 August 23 2018.
Death notice for the town of: Grand Island, state: Nebraska