Amador Texas Jr.

AMADOR “PITO” HINOJOSA JR.

April 05, 1923 – January 02, 2018

Amador Hinojosa Jr., known as “Pito”, passed away on January 02, 2018, at the age of 94.

He has gone to meet his Queen of McAllen, Estella G. Hinojosa. “Amor” as he was called by his loved ones, left us on what would have been his 70th wedding anniversary. Estella and Amor are finally reunited and are drinking champagne together in Heaven.

Amador, an Honored WWII Vet for the U.S. Air Force, lived a blessed life. A native of Pharr, TX, Amador attended Mission High School. In 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Airforce where he was the Corporal 563rd Bombardment Squadron and served in WWII. Amador flew a B17 from 1942 – 1946. His plane was shot down in the English Channel and was the only survivor. Mr. Hinojosa had earned the Distinguished Unit Badge, 4 Overseas Service Bars, EAME Campaign Medal with 6 Bronze Stars during his time of service.

In 1946, He began his career at Missouri Pacific Railroad as a ticket agent in Brownsville, TX. In 1963, he was promoted to Laredo, TX as a Train Master. In the early eighties, Missouri Pacific was bought by Union Pacific, were once again Amador was promoted to Superintendent of South Texas Sector until his retirement in 1984 when he was 61 years old. During his retirement he was asked to Americanize the Railroad in Argentina. Amador and Estella lived in Argentina for two years providing service to the Pope.

Amador was known as the life of the party and was also known for his lavish parties. Many people referred to him as the Mexican John Wayne (which he loved to watch his movies every Saturday at the Plaza Movie Theater). He was a wonderful father, grandfather, great grandfather, husband, and friend.

Our father was our hero. He was a man full of wisdom, knowledge, and hard work ethics. He lived a fabulous life, very giving and very generous. He will be missed dearly.

Amador is survived by his brother, Ruben Aaron Hinojosa; his children, Veronica (Raul) Hinojosa Tijerina, Vilma (James) Hinojosa Volz, Viola (William) Hinojosa Rees, Juan Jose J.J. (Rebecca) Hinojosa, David (Mauree) Hinojosa; his loving grandchildren, Shannon Quinn, Siobhan Quinn, Billy (Nancy) Rees, Andrea Christina Mercado, Evan Martin (Elisa Fernandez) Rees, Thomas Edward Rees, Alberto Arturo Mercado, Eduardo Miguel Mercado, Hunter Hinojosa, Hannah L. Hinojosa, Brenica Hinojosa, David Hinojosa, Michael Hinojosa, Anabel Hinojosa, and Amador A. Hinojosa; his loving great grandchildren, Cristel Andrea Rosales, Jacob Quinn Rosales, Carlos Miguel Ruiz, Ryan Martin Rees, Dante de Jesus Rees, Thomas Noah Rees, Amador Hinojosa III. In addition, numerous nieces, nephews, other loved relatives and friends.

The family would like to thank the staff at Cima Hospice for keeping our beloved “Amor” comfortable during his last days.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 05, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapel, 1410 Jacaman Rd. The Chapel Service will commence at 11 a.m.

Interment with Military Honors will then follow to the Laredo City Cemetery. Military Honors will be officiated by the Laughlin Air Force Honor Guard.

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

Arrangements are under the direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041; (956) 722-8850.