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David Avendaño

August 2, 1928 — October 9, 2024

David Avendaño

David B. Avendaño, 96, of San Angelo passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Regency House.


Memorial services will be at 2:30 PM on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.


Mr. Avendaño was born on August 2, 1928 in Sonora, TX to Alfredo M and Concepion B. Avendaño. David lived through the Great Depression of the 1930's and World War II in the 1940's. He was drafted by the Army and served his country from 1950 to 1952. David was employed by the Sonora ISD in the 1960's and 1970's. He enjoyed watching the Sonora Broncos win several state championships during that time. He moved to San Angelo in 1974 where he worked for Terrill Manufacturing until his retirement in 1990.


David married Gloria Villarreal on June 17, 1967, they had four children; two sons, Miguel "Mike" Avendaño and David Albert Avendaño (deceased); two daughters, Rosa Avendaño and Isabel Avendaño (deceased); three grandchildren, Jordan Avendaño, AnaLisa Avendaño, and Christian Escobedo.


David enjoyed carpentry work and built all sorts of oddities. He loved watching sports, baseball and football. His favorite team was the Houston Astros, and he finally got to see them win the World Series in 2017 and 2022. He also enjoyed spending time with his family.


David is survived by his wife, Gloria of San Angelo; son Mike Avendaño and wife Adrienne of San Angelo; daughter Rosa Avendaño of Dallas; and many grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews.


He was preceded in death by his parents; son, David Albert Avendaño; and daughter, Isabel Avendaño.

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