Oscar Saenz Jr.

OSCAR SAENZ, Jr.

September 13, 1948- May 12, 2021

Oscar Saenz, Jr., 72, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Ana Maria Saenz, and his sister Yolanda Justice.

Oscar is a graduate of Nixon High School class of 1967 and went on to enlist in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Norton Airforce Base in San Bernadino, California. He served Honorably for four years from 1968-1972. He continued his education after his military service and obtained his associates of arts from Laredo Junior college in 1996. Oscar was a loving husband of 45 years; supportive and hardworking father; kind and heartwarming grandfather, uncle and brother.  Oscar retired from Center Point Energy after 31 years of committed service. He enjoyed spending time with his family and enjoyed the outdoors. He especially liked fishing with his two sons and looked forward to spending quality time with his only daughter during their weekly lunch dates. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife Martha M. Saenz, Children; Anna Isabel (Louie) Valdez, Juan Carlos (Priscilla) Saenz, Oscar Saenz III, grandchildren; Anna Carolina Valdez, Joaquin Antonio Valdez, Michael I. Alvardo, Mia P. Solis, brother and sisters; Ana Maria (Robert) Denehie, Delia (Eddie) Fahey, Irene (Jaime) Martinez, Teresa (Terry) Mullin, Juan (Rosalinda) Saenz, Christina (Ramiro) Gonzalez, As well as numerous nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.

The family will be receiving condolences on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd.; where a Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary will commence at 7 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday morning, May 19, 2021 departing at 9 a.m. from Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels to San Martin de Porres Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m.

Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the City Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Juan Carlos Saenz, Oscar Saenz III, Louie A. Valdez, Joaquin A. Valdez, Juan Saenz, Andy Lopez, Jose E. Perez and James Pottin.

You may express your condolences, share your favorite memories, and sign the guestbook online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041; (956)722-8850.