Ezequiel H. Cedillo Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ezequiel H. Cedillo, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather completed his race on April 12, 2016. He crossed the finish line as champions do, with courage, determination, and pride. Ezequiel was born on April 10, 1945 in Vera Cruz, Mexico. Ezequiel was a quiet, humble, and private man, but also very straight forward and often gave advice on life using his own personal experiences. He always helped the less fortunate, especially those suffering from hunger. He shared a story while living in Mexico as a child and going to bed numerous nights on an empty stomach, and walking through the streets smelling the food from restaurants. He made a commitment to always help others not feel the pain of hunger. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. He never doubted that God would place him at the right place and meet a woman that would love him forever and unconditionally. So during a hot and humid September 16 Celebration, he met Rachel, and it was love at first sight. From that moment on, two hearts became one heart overflowing with love for eachother. And so began their “Happily Ever After” chapter. Their 39 years of marriage was filled with bliss and harmony together with understanding and acceptance. One of the proudest moments was when he became a U.S. Citizen in 1974. He told everyone who would listen that he never wanted to live anywhere but the U.S. No other country allows you to be free to work and live as you choose. He worked for the Texas Department of Transportation where he retired after 24 years of service. He loved the outdoors, planting trees and shrubs, and mowing the lawn. He enjoyed traveling with Rachel, and the family. He made those “road trips” into everlasting memories. He loved to sit in the back porch with Rachel drinking iced tea and making plans for the future. For his children: he instilled a voice in them to speak up and be heard, always do the right thing, especially when no one is watching, never disrespect or be disrespected , and above all, never give up on your goals. For his sons: he taught them to be strong no matter the situation, fight for their country, and treat their wives like queens. For his daughters: he thought them to love their husbands unconditionally, waiting to hear “the whole story” before coming to conclusions, and always greeting with open arms. There is no one like Ezequiel. He is unforgettable. He will always be missed. His presence will forever be felt. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Emilia Cedillo. Left to cherish unforgettable memories is his beloved wife of 39 years, Rachel Cedillo; sons, Ezequiel Jr., (Emily) and Zachary Andrew Cedillo, Rachel Iris (Jacinto IV) Rivera, Emily Frances (Joe) Galindo, and Ruth Amanda (Richard) Ramirez; grandchildren: Emma, Ezequiel III, Elijah Cedillo, Ariana, Natalia, Jacinto V, and Julietta Rivera; Emilynn, Joseph, Jacob Galindo, and Richard Abraham Ramirez. He is also survived by siblings, Frank, Albino, Jose Luis Cedillo, Rosa Zapata and Leticia Morales.

Ezequiel H. Cedillo

April 10, 1945 - April 12, 2016