Elias Macias III

LA JOYA - Elias Macias III blessed Laura and Elias Macias, Jr. with his arrival in McAllen, TX, on October 9, 2001. At the time, daddy Elias was serving our country in Bosnia, so he did not set eyes upon their bundle of joy until he was 5 months old. Baby Elias lit up the room with his charm and wit. He grew into an intelligent and handsome young man. He loved to camp, hunt, fish, play video games, exercise, swim, play basketball with his friends and to spend time with his extended family. He also played guitar and had studied piano and practiced Krav‐Maga. He was beloved by one and all. He was a sophomore at La Joya ISD Academy of Health Science Professionals and was much admired by his teachers and other staff members. He charmed them too with his quick smile and positive attitude. Elias was later blessed with two sisters, Alexia Mae and Leah Trinidad who worshipped their big brother. His entire family had such hopes and dreams for what the future would hold for him. Unbeknownst to them (although we are not absolutely certain), we suspect he was struggling with depression and on Thursday, April 19th, his life came to an abrupt end. His departure has left a huge void in our hearts yet also an immense amount of beautiful memories that we will forever cherish. We know he is rejoicing in the arms of the Lord with his great grandparents, Nieves & Amelia Moreno and we cling to hope and our faith that we will one day be reunited with him for eternity. He was affectionately called “Gordo” and “The Little Guy” although he was nearly 6 ft. tall and in excellent shape. Elias is survived by his parents and sisters of La Joya, TX, his grandparents Dalia and Ricky Mendiola of Penitas, TX, and Elias Sr. and Maria Gregoria Macias of Guadalajara, Jal. Mex. He is also survived by his loving uncles Miguel and Carlos (Rosy) Macias of Guadalajara, Jonathan Mendiola of Penitas, TX, and loving aunts Regina (Jamiee) and Victoria Isabel Mendiola of Penitas, TX, and great aunts, uncles and cousins and friends too numerous to mention. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 from 1:00 to 9:00 pm with a rosary at 7:00 pm at L & I Funeral Home in Penitas, TX. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Our Lady Queen of Angels La Joya, TX. Interment will follow to Lord and I Cemetery in Palmview, TX. The family asks that anybody who may be battling depression, please reach out or contact 1‐800‐273‐8255. Funeral services are under the direction of the L and I Funeral Home in Penitas, TX. You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.lordandifuneralhomes.com

Elias Macias III

October 9, 2001 - April 20, 2018