Eliasar Cerda

Eliasar Handy Cerda

Pallbearers

July 18, 1928—April 9, 2012 Leo Balli

Robert Cerda

Charles Yocum Jr.

Alfonso Cerda Jr.

Anthony Perez

Luis John Cerda Honorary Pallbearer

Estanislado (Tony) Cerda Jr.

Acknowledgements The Cerda family would like to thank every one who came out and offered their prayers, their support and their words of comfort in this time of grief. As we go thru this time of sorrow, continue to pray for the families who’ve been affected by this great loss.

We thank the Pastor & members of Horizon Worship Center, Pastor B.W. Hines, for allowing the use of the church & for their willingness to help in our time of sorrow. Thank you for opening the doors of the church.

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“Camilo” “The Lord is my Shepherd…”

Friday, April 13, 2012 10:00 AM

Mission Funeral Home 1615 East Cesar Chavez Austin, Texas 78702

Obituary Eliasar ( Camilo ) was born on July 18, 1928 to Rosalio Bocanegra Cerda & Maria Handy Cerda in Donna, Texas in Hidalgo County.

He was born into a large family that consisted of twelve children with two passing away as infants. He is preceded in death by his parents and six of his siblings, Narciso Cerda, Anita Cerda, Estanislado Cerda Sr., Emma Cerda Yocum, Ezequiel Cerda & Virginia Cerda Balli.

At the young age of 17 years old, he joined the Marine Corps towards the ending of WW II. After this first service in the Marines, he was called back to re-enlist in 1950 and served again during the Korean War. After his Honorable Discharge from the military, he met Maria Sifuentes and they married on April 25, 1954. They were married 53 years until her passing in December 2007.

Order of Service Song Selection………………………………………………………..Audry Balli Scripture…………………………………………………………..Old Testament Scripture…………………………………………………………New Testament Prayer……………………………………………………………………………………..

Tributes……………………………………………………….Limit to 3 minutes Song Selection………………………………………………………..Audry Balli Eulogy…………………………………………………………………..George Balli Recessional……………………………………………………………………………..

Camilo & Maria had seven children, Jose Narciso, Albert, Eliasar Jr, (Ellen) Anna Maria (Stanley), Sylvia (Daryl), Norma (Stuart) & Ezekiel. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his seven children & eleven grandchildren; Wendy Cerda Cullis & Thaddeus Cerda, Denice & Jennifer Hysaw, Eli III, Elias & Eliseo Cerda, Victoria LeDoux & Patricia Washington, Stephanie & Stuart Washington and ten great-grandchildren.

Interment Assumption Cemetery 3650 South IH-35 Austin, Texas 78704

Family dinner will be served at Horizon Worship Center Church.

1006 East Yager Lane, Suite 115-A. Austin, Texas 78753