Timeline for Luis Manuel Collazo
Born: September 19, 1927
Died: February 18, 2014
His master replied, “ Well done, good and faithful servant!” Matt. 25:23
Luis Manuel Collazo, 86 years old, of Laredo, Texas, went to heaven to join his lovely bride Zulema on February 18, 2014.
As a young man he served in the US Army and was a leader within the greatest generation; a World War II veteran! He established ACE Plumbing and pioneered the modernization of our city.
Born to Gerardo and Manuelita Collazo with 1 sister and 9 brothers: +Trinidad (+Oscar T.), +Pedro (+Melba) (WWII Veteran), +Rodolfo (+Estela/Silvia) (WWII veteran), +Jose (+Elia), +Ignacio (Eloisa) (WWII veteran), Roberto (Maria), +George (+Silvia) (US Navy), Aurelio R. (Maria F.) (US Air Force), Oscar (Irma) (SCPO US Navy, Retired), and Fernando (Margarita) (US Air Force); upon completion of service, they were successful business professionals.
He is survived by his children: Luis J. (Myrthala) Collazo, Richard “Cayo” Collazo, Alfredo (Lourdes) Collazo, Gina (Felipe) Tovar and Yolanda (Fabian) Mendoza; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Bountiful gratitude to those who comforted and embraced our father during his final years; the domino brothers; his bingo friends, his doctors, and especially Marisela Aguilar his caregiver.
His family will be receiving relatives and friends at the Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel on Sunday, February 23, 2014 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
Funeral mass will be at Blessed Sacrament on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 9am.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, TX 78041. You may sign the register book or place your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com.
Our condolences to Mr. Collazo's family. We will keep him & your family in our prayers.
My deepest sympathy for the family of Mr. Collazo. May he R.I.P.! I knew him from the VA and I also know Luis from the Border Patrol. Again, I am very sorry for your loss. May God Bless you all!
I am truly sorry about your loss. Your father is now resting. May God bless him. You and your family on in my prayers. God Bless You All. Ana Quintanilla.
Fred & Lulu, We are very saddened to hear of your recent loss and would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. Tom P. Addison & Family
Date: Sunday, February 23, 2014
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services
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His family will be receiving relatives and friends at the Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel on Sunday, February 23, 2014 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
Date: Monday, February 24, 2014
Time: 9:00 am - 9:40 am
Funeral mass will be at Blessed Sacrament on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 9am.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.
Our condolences to Mr. Collazo's family. We will keep him & your family in our prayers.
My deepest sympathy for the family of Mr. Collazo. May he R.I.P.! I knew him from the VA and I also know Luis from the Border Patrol. Again, I am very sorry for your loss. May God Bless you all!
I am truly sorry about your loss. Your father is now resting. May God bless him. You and your family on in my prayers. God Bless You All. Ana Quintanilla.
Fred & Lulu, We are very saddened to hear of your recent loss and would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. Tom P. Addison & Family
Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.