Alifonso
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Poncho
”
M. Orosco died Sept. 15, 2003.
Alifonso “Poncho” M. Orosco died Sept. 15, 2003.
He was born June 12, 1946, in Big Spring, Texas.
Al was very proud to have served in the armed forces. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and sharp wit; the way he lived his life, loving and caring for all; his willingness to help all in need; his love and skill for photography and billiards and most of all for his unconditional love and a smile that touched so many hearts. He was an avid fan of the Raiders and Marilyn Monroe. He worked for John “J.T.” Tomasello of Tomasello’s Floor Covering.
He is survived by sons Al Jr., his wife Rachel, and Jeremy, his wife Dina of Gilroy. Al is also survived by his grandchildren: Zackary, Ryan, Deanna, Jeremy Jr. and Dolores all of Gilroy; his sisters and brothers: Sofia Carrillo, of Gilroy, Frances Hail, of Pinole, Juan Orosco Sr., of Gilroy, Christina Montez, of Folsom, Dolores Vaca, of Georgia, Maria Lucy Sanchez, of Gilroy, Jesse Orosco Sr., of Gilroy, Juana O. Kenney, of Gilroy, Peter Orosco Sr., of Gilroy, Polly Orosco, of San Jose, Lolly Will, of San Jose, Elena Helen Narvaez, of Gilroy, Joe Orosco, of Gilroy and special Uncle Benito Orosco, of Gilroy. He also has 41 nephews and nieces, 43 great nephews and nieces and three great-great nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Bernarda Orosco. The Orosco Family would like to thank friends and family for the condolences and prayers.
All are welcome to join in celebrating Al’s life at the First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave., in Gilroy beginning with the viewing today from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Friday at noon at First Baptist Church under the direction of Habing Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy.
Contributions may be made at Wells Fargo Bank, Alifonso M. Orosco Trust Fund # 2001118831.
