Lupe S. Dorado

Lupe S. Dorado, 64, of Granite Shoals died Dec. 17, 2010. He was born Nov. 15, 1946, in Kerrville.

He was a great grandfather. He loved to go fishing and make barbecue chicken; he said his was the best. He enjoyed making tamales, spending time with his grandkids, playing pranks and helping his wife plug in all her Christmas lights.

Survivors include his wife Lydia; children Jesse Dorado, Sylvia Rodriguez and husband Juan, Mary Franklin and husband Dennis, Alice Howard and husband James Jr. and Lupe Dorado Jr., all of Granite Shoals; grandchildren Desirea Rivera, Corina Ramirez, John, Jessica and Stephanie Rodriguez, Leticia Sanchez and husband Jason, Gabriel and Joel Dorado, Amber Franklin, Keiarran, Jodicee, Chrystal and Jaymee Howard and Isaac Dorado; great-grandchildren Caydence and Jade Sanchez and baby Sophia Elizabeth Rodriguez; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jesus and Eva Dorado; and sister Alice Rocha.

A memorial service is 4 p.m. Dec. 21 at First Baptist Church in Granite Shoals with Randy Taylor officiating.

“Grandpa, I thought this day would never come,

I’m just glad it’s almost done.

God has spoken, His will has been complete.

Now it’s time for you to rest and sleep.

When the days go by you will always be here;

My tears have shed, I will hold them dear.

You are not suffering but are in a better place.

I just wish I could see your face.

God took you willingly with an open hand.

I will see you again in the Promised Land.

Rest in Peace,

I love you Grandpa!”

— Written by his granddaughter Jodicee after his death.

Arrangements handled by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 U.S. 281 North in Marble Falls, (830) 693-4373.

Condolences may be offered at www.clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com.