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Amparo Alcala, 65, was called home to be with her heavenly father on April 12, 2016 in La Vernia, Texas. Amparo was born on October 17, 1950 to Anselmo and Josephina Holguin in San Angelo. Amparo's greatest joy was her family. Her home, especially her kitchen, was her sanctuary. She would feed the world if she could. She nurtured all those around her, especially her pets who, waited religiously every morning for their breakfast egg. She also enjoyed the outdoors, working in the yard and tending to her plants. Amparo retired from Ethicon, as project manager, where her responsibilities took her to Puerto Rico, Juarez, and brief assignments in Scotland and France. She married Dick Alcala on May 17, 1969 and from that lasting, loving union two children were born.
Amparo is survived by her husband Dick Alcala, son, Sergio Alcala and wife Yesenia Alcala, daughter, Natalia Alcala, grandchildren Audaz David Alcala, Cristian Alcala, Selena Amparo Alcala and great-grandchild Cayson Jude Cockerham.
Amparo was preceded in death by her parents and sister Alejandra (Honey) Alvarez. She is survived by brothers, Abel Holguin and wife Albesa Holguin, Anselmo (Chico) Holguin, Jr., sisters Susie Soto and husband Simon Soto, Ana Rodriquez and husband Joe Rodriquez, Angie Menchaca and husband Reyes Menchaca, Adela Ortiz and husband Jimmy Ortiz, Aida Lombrana and husband Bobby Lombrana, and Arlene Garcia and husband Bob Garcia.
She is also survived by her mother in law, Olga Alcala, father-in-law, Augustine Alcala and wife Audelia Alcala, brothers-in-law Tommy Alcala and wife Deborah Alcala, August Alcala Jr. and wife Sandy Alcala, sisters-in-law Cindy Rodriquez, Laura Lee and husband Jim Lee and Donna Chevannes. She was preceded in death by sister-in-law Carol Samaniego.
Also surviving her are numerous adoring nieces, nephews and godchildren.
Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2016 at Johnson Funeral Home chapel, San Angelo, Texas. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 30, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in San Angelo, Texas. Inurnment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to a favorite cancer charity or animal rescue organization. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home of San Angelo.