The family of Jose “Lupe” Rodriguez Alfaro has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend services and Military Honors for their Hero; it is our honor to accept this invitation.
On Friday February 12, 2021 Jose “Lupe” Alfaro was called to sit beside the Lord in Heaven following a bout with Covid 19.
Lupe was born December 12, 1948 in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and was drafted into the Army in 1969 serving as an automotive mechanic during the Viet Nam conflict until 1971 when he was honorably discharged. His career as an automotive mechanic spanned over 30 years following his service. On June 16, 1969, he met and married the love of his life, Antonia. Together they began raising a family of four, two sons and two daughters. Lupe was known to be a stoic person with an occasional fiery personality. To his wife he was a jokester and to his children he was their Hero, always there to pull them out of a jam. He was adored by his grandchildren and enjoyed spending many hours playing games with them and catering to their imaginations. One thing was always certain, he loved and cared for his family more than anything else in this world.
He is preceded in death by his Father Jose, survived by his loving wife Antonia and his four children, Wendy (Manuel), Cyndi (Saul), Steven (Eduardo) and Tony (Christina), his Mother Lucina, his six Grandchildren, Victor, Daniel, Marco, Dahlylah, Arianna and Dayleen, his five sisters Lina, Mary, Nellie, Lucy, Viki and Sandra, his one Brother Frank and 12 Nieces and Nephews.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to the church and then to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
NOTE: The family requests we observe all Covid-19 protocols with Face covering and distance.
Time Table for Wednesday 10 March 2021:
0900 – STAGE at Lada’s Chapel of Peace Funeral Home, 1240 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766.
0910 – MISSION BRIEFING
0920 – FLAG LINE for dignified transfer of Hero from building to coach.
0930 – KSU to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1215 S. Hamilton Blvd. Pomona, CA 91766. (1.5 miles)
0940 – EST time of arrival at Sacred Heart Church.
0950 - FLAG LINE for dignified transfer of Hero from coach to site of service.
1000 – OUTDOOR MASS/SERVICES.
1100 - EST Service end. FLAG LINE for dignified transfer of Hero from site to coach.
1105 – EST KSU to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 444 E. Lexington Blvd. Pomona, CA 91766. (2 miles).
1125 – FLAG LINE for dignified transfer of Hero from coach to graveside.
1130 – MILITARY HONORS graveside.
1200 – DISMISSED.
We will be observing Covid-19 protocols, face coverings and to the best of our ability distancing.
Please bring flags for Flag Line.
R/C: Scoti Tomlinson
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
IWV Patriot Guard Riders
(760)499-4950
tomlinsonscot@yahoo.com
You do not have to be a Veteran or motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Every PGR member is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this is your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed by the Ride Captain(R/C). Dress for motorcycle riding or casually if you are in a car (cage). No shorts or other inappropriate attire.
