Santiago "Jimmy" Peña, 81 of Westhoff, Tx. passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013. He was born on April 25, 1932 in Karnes City, Texas to Marcos Peña and Michaela Guajardo Pacheco. He married his beloved wife, Santos Torres, December 1962. He enjoyed watching sports especially the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers. He also enjoyed western movies.
He is survived by his wife, Santos of 50 years of marriage. Daughters, Mary Luisa Perez of Cuero, Rosana Gonzales (Reynolfo) of Runge, Linda Garcia (Gelasio) of Cuero, Elnora Peña, of Westoff, Rita Clark (Gerald) of Cuero, and Lily Peña (DP Louis) of Leander . Sons, Marcos Peña, Santiago Peña, Jr. (Janie) of Lubback, Santos Peña of Burleson, and Joe Peña of Westoff. Sisters, Catarina Luera of Quinlan. Brothers, Richard "Cune" Peña Sr. of Dallas, Guadalupe "Lupe" Lopez (Elisa) of Dallas, and Jesse Peña of Lrving. He is also survived by numerous Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcos Peña, Michaela Guajardo Pacheco and stepfather, Refugio "Cuco" Pacheco. Son, Pedro "Pete" Peña, and brother, San Juan "Johnny" Pacheco.
Pallbearers: Corey Clark, Gerald Clark, Mickey Hernandez, Glasio Garcia Sr., Gelasio Garcia Jr., and Robert Ramirez.
Honorary Pallbearers: Geraldo Garcia, Katarina Luera, Richard Peña, Sr., Guadalupe Lopez, and Jesse Peña.
Visitation will be held from 6-8pm Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at Freund Funeral Home with a rosary at 7pm. Services will be held at 10:00am Thursday, October 17, 2013 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Westhoff. Officiating is Father David Berger. Interment will follow at St. Aloysius Cemetery in Westhoff.
Arrangements by Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.