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“Grandpa, I didn’t know you speak bird!” is what I said when I was about Three years old. I’ll always remember you when I hear the birds sing.
Birth date: Apr 25, 1952 Death date: Apr 9, 2023
Ildefonso “Al” Aranda was born in Laferia, Texas. Growing up, he worked in the cotton fields and dairy farms alongside his family. After graduating from high school, Al voluntarily joined the U.S. Air Force, where he served from 1 Read Obituary
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Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Fredericksburg
10719 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg VA 22407
“Grandpa, I didn’t know you speak bird!” is what I said when I was about Three years old. I’ll always remember you when I hear the birds sing.
words will never be able to explain how much you influence my life. When I retired on this day and I was able you hug you and tell you I finished the job after 21 years I could feel your happiness and pride. Thank you Dad you will always mean the world to me!!!
Marine Week Washington State. Got to has dinner with my parents.
Al was a great brother. His generosity and kindness was one of a kind. He had a gift of making people feel special. Those qualities will live with us forever. We love you Al!
Mom and Dad enjoying dinner.
Dad having a good time in The PNW.
Our deepest condolences, Johnny & Elvia


Deeply missed.
I never met the man, but he raised a great man in his son. Prayers to the family.