ELPIDIO RAFAEL ESTRADA Elpidio Rafael Estrada, 52, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 in a local hospital. Mr. Estrada was born in Laredo, Texas and had been a life long resident. He is preceded in death by, Maria Estrada, Maria J. Carrizalez, Vicente Hernandez, Josie Martinez, Rosaura Hernandez and Daniel Estrada. He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years of marriage, Maria G. Estrada. Children, Elizabeth Estrada, Eduardo D. Estrada, Eric (Belinda) Estrada, Joyce Donovan and KZ Nickole Estrada. Parents, Elpidio and Aurora Estrada. Parents-in-Law, Humberto and Julia Herrera. Brother and Sisters, Lourdes (Gerardo) Villarreal, Martha (Luis) Baeza, Adriana (Manuel) Mata and Roberto (Alma) Estrada. Brothers and Sisters-in-Laws, Juan Humberto Herrera, Raul (Sonia) Herrera, Ruben Herrera and Gloria (David) Castillo. Grandchildren, Christian Saenz, Leonso Saenz, Angel Herrera, Daniella Estrada, Kaydee Estrada, Jayce Donovan and Deric Estrada. Also surviving him are other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 4 to 9 p.m. and a Vigil of the Deceased will be held at 7 p.m. in the Hernandez-Lopez and Sons Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. at San Bernardo Ave. Funeral services will begin at 8:05 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 departing from the funeral home chapel. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. at San Luis Rey Catholic Church. Committal services will be held at a later date.