Emilio Loredo

Emilio Loredo, 87, of Waco, Texas passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2020. He went to reunite with the love of his life Concha Sardaneta Loredo in paradise.

Funeral Christian Mass will be Friday, September 11, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Viewing will be from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM and rosary will be from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In accordance with current regulations, seating is limited, face coverings and social distancing is required.

Emilio was born on August 8, 1933 in Hubbard, Texas to Blas Loredo and Andrea Balderas. After his early retirement from the City of Bellmead in 1979, he volunteered at the Sul Ross Senior Center.

He married Concha Sardaneta of Coolidge, Texas on August 13, 1955. Emilio was a true family man and loved to spend time with his wife of 62 years, his children, grandchildren and extended family. Family time was very important to Emilio and he treasured time spent playing dominos with his buddies at the Senior Center and his family during family gatherings, he enjoyed watching Dallas Cowboy games or just simply being together. He was a big fan of the Texas Rangers.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Juan Loredo, Simon Loredo, Eusebio Loredo, Servando Loredo, Jesus Loredo and Esequiel Loredo. Sisters: Susana Navarro, Luz Andrade, Narcisa Ramirez and Mary Montez. His wife, Concha Loredo of 62 years, great granddaughter, Alonna Moreno-Hernandez and great grandson, Joangel Elias Ortegon “JoJo”.

He is survived by his sisters, Juanita Lopez her husband Manuel and Marcel Salas and her husband Joe. Daughters: Margarita Loredo and Martin Lozano, Adelina Guerrero her husband David, Angelina Vasquez her husband Johnny, and Adelaida “Addie” Loredo-Garcia and Patricia Garcia. Sons, Ventura Loredo and his wife Rachel, Ernesto Loredo and his wife Yadira, Esequiel Loredo, Eusebio Loredo and Cornelio Loredo; 41 grandchildren and 66 great grandchildren.

He was a life-long member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was blessed with many wonderful friends and family supporting him and giving him words of encouragement. The family would like to thank Providence Home Health, Providence Hospice, and each person for every act of kindness shown to us during his illness. Your love, concern, and PRAYERS have been a constant source of strength and have lifted our hearts.