Celestino Fonseca Obituary
We bid farewell to Celestino Fonseca of San Benito, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 9, 2025 at the age of 81. Celestino touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Concepcion V. Fonseca; his parents, Amelia Garcia and Celestino Fonseca Sr.; and his siblings, Harvey, Ruben, Linda, Daniel and Jose Fonseca.
He is survived by: his children, Benito Fonseca (Silvia), Roberto Fonseca, Josefina F. Herevia (Jose) and Ruben Fonseca (Lupita); his siblings, Blanca Elias, Amelia Salinas, Rosa Fonseca and Francisco Fonseca; his grandchildren, Esteban Fonseca, Benito Fonseca, Zulema Fonseca, Stephanie Fonseca, Leslie Fonseca, Jose J. Herevia, Jasmine Herevia, Miguel A. Herevia, Ruben Fonseca Jr. and Samantha Fonseca; and his great grandchild Leonardo Zamarripa.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Thomae-Garza Funeral Home (395 S Sam Houston Blvd, San Benito, TX 78586). A rosary will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the St Helen's Catholic Church (228 Huisache Ave, Rio Hondo, TX 78583). A burial will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Mont Meta Memorial Park (6501 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007).