Tomas Rincones Jr.

August 2, 1923 - January 31, 2016

Lyford, TX Tomas Rincones Jr., 92, went to be with our Lord on January 31, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born at El Maneado Ranch on August 2, 1923, to Tomas Rincones Sr. and Emilia Reyna Rincones. Tomas was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Manuela, his sisters Aurora Rincones Romo and Manuelita. His brothers Rafaelito, Miguel, Jose, and Guadalupe. He is survived by his 8 children: Juan Rincones (Maria Tere), Fidel Rincones (Aurora), Roberto Rincones (Libby), Emilia Kupec (John), Ruben Rincones (Maria Biolanda), Ramiro Rincones (Mary Ann), Enedelia Rincones, Humberto Rincones (Maria Dolores), 22 grandchildren with 33 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. His surviving brothers are Ralph Rincones, Alberto Rincones, and his surviving sisters are Herminia Infante (Frank)†, Gloria Urbina (Juan)†, Connie Fitch (William)†, Dora Rincones. Tomas married the love of his life, Manuela, and joined the army and fought during World War II. He served in the Marshall Islands between the years 1942-1944. He also received a medal for serving in the Asian War. He was honored by the Honor Flight RGV along with other veterans on September 19th and 20th, 2015, on a trip to Washington D.C. as a celebration to some of the few remaining World War II heroes in the Rio Grande Valley. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. until time of rosary at 7:00 p.m. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 8413 Park Ave., Lyford, Texas. Interment will follow in the Lyford Evergreen Cemetery with military rites given by American Legion Post 390. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Duddlesten Funeral Home, 604 W. Hidalgo, Raymondville, Texas.