Miguel Loya Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Miguel Loya passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021 after a long and brave battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Miguel was born on April 13, 1955 in Raymondville, TX. He was the fourth of five children born to Lazaro and Ofelia Loya. He was raised in San Perlita, Texas, graduated from San Perlita High School. Upon graduation he entered the United States Air Force and served for six years. He was later employed with the Texas Department of Corrections. Miguel’s love of family and friends was evident and without a doubt in all those who knew him well. His big smile greeted many and left them feeling loved and heard. His love of fishing the waters of Port Mansfield made him a very happy man. Miguel was preceded in death by his father Lazaro Q. Loya, mother Ofelia O. Loya, and brother Lazaro Loya, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Drucilla Forrest (David) of Stafford, VA, son, Michael Loya (Zintiha) of Harlingen, TX and five grandchildren: Dean Forrest, Dawn Forrest, Dylan Forrest, Jonathan Loya and Giuliana Loya. Miguel is additionally survived by his sister Carmen Aikman (John) of Houston, TX, sister Roga Bowery (Michael) of Liberty City, TX, and brother Victor Loya. As well as eleven nieces and nephews and his loving dog and companion, Rocko. Memorial services will be held in the summer of 2021. A specific date and time will be announced at a later time. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Cancer Society to continue research in hopes of finding a cure for cancer. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Duddlesten Funeral Home, 604 W. Hidalgo Ave., Raymondville, Texas.

Miguel Loya

April 13, 1955 - January 31, 2021

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