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Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home obituary

Santos Calderon Elizondo
(March 4, 1938 - August 30, 2011)

Santos Calderon Elizondo, age 73, entered into rest August 30, 2011, in San Angelo, Texas. He was born March 4, 1938 in Zaragoza, Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents Santos and Petra Elizondo, brother Elias Elizondo and his sister Guadalupe Elizondo Aguero.

He moved to Del Rio, Texas where he was valedictorian of the 1960 San Felipe High School Senior Class. While performing in the high school band, Santos met the love of his life Leonor Garza. They married in 1961 and recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. After a stint in the US Army, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Angelo State University and later received his master’s degree from Texas A&M in College Station. He was a proud Texas Aggie.

He began his teaching career at John Glenn Jr. High School in 1967 and in 1972 he became a school principal at Rio Vista Elementary. “Mr. E”, as he was often called, was passionate about his students and his staff. He touched many lives through his work in education. He was also very passionate about the Lord Jesus Christ. He was an active member of Iglesia Bautista Oriente where he taught Sunday school classes, was active in men’s group and often led church services in a variety of different capacities. He also traveled to Peru on mission trips where he continued the Lord’s work in various villages throughout
the region.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 50 years, Leonor Garza Elizondo; his two children, Elsa Estela Elizondo Cordera and husband Joseph Cordera of The Woodlands, and Santos Elizondo and wife Stacie Smith Elizondo. He was adored by his only grandchild Sophia Grace Elizondo who recently said ”Papa” for the first time. Santos is also survived by his brother Jesus Elizondo and his sister Isabel Elizondo and many numerous nieces and nephews.

Thank you to those who came to sit with Santos, called, sent cards, did the chores, brought food, and supported us in prayer; it meant so much to us, may the Lord bless you. Special thanks to Hospice in San Angelo.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 7:00pm at Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel in San Angelo. Visitation will be held Friday, September 2, 2011, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, Del Rio, Texas.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 10:00am, Principe de Paz Iglesia Metodista, 404 W. Chapoy Street in Del Rio.

Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Oaks Cemetery.