Fidel Cerda Sr.'s Obituary
Fidel Cerda, 52, of Houston, Texas, passed away on his 52nd Birthday, September 21, 2014.
Fidel was born on September 21, 1962 in South Dos Palos, California to Martin and Olga (Rivas) Cerda. On April 8, 1981, he married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Zenaida Cavazos Cerda in Houston. He was a hardworking loving family man who worked hard until his body no longer allowed him to continue to do so. He enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, building puzzles, and spending plenty of time with his children and grandchildren. Fidel had the biggest heart and was a loving father, husband, and the best grandfather any child could ever have. You will be missed dearly Grandpa and nothing can fill the void that has been left but the sweet memories you left us with will live in our hearts forever.
Fidel is survived by his adoring wife of over 32 years, Zenaida Cerda; three sons, Fidel Cerda, Jr. of Houston, Texas, Michael Anthony Cerda and his wife, Yesenia Vasquez-Cerda of Houston, Texas, Alex Andrew Cerda of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren, Michael Adrian Cerda and Gabriella Alyssa Cerda; his loving mother, Olga Rivas-Cerda of Houston, Texas; three brothers, Martin Cerda of Houston, Texas, Ricardo Cerda of Richland Hills, Texas, and Armando Cerda of Houston, Texas; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Martin Cerda, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Eduardo Rivas and Antonia Rivas; paternal grandparents, Martin Cerda, Sr. and Esperanza Cerda.
“Our lives go on without you
But nothing is the same,
We have to hide our heartaches
When someone speaks your name.
Sad are the hearts that love you
Silent the tears that fall,
Living our lives without you
Is the hardest part of all.
You did so many things for us
Your heart was kind and true,
And when we needed someone
We could always count on you.
The special years will not return
When we were all together,
But with the love within our hearts
You will walk with us forever.”
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