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Ledesma, Enrique "Henry"

September 21, 1932 –
 June 5, 2015

Obituary

Longtime Frisco resident Enrique “Henry” Ledesma, 82, joined our Heavenly Father on Friday, June 5, 2015 surrounded by loved ones. Enrique was born in Edinburg, Texas on September 21, 1932 to Francisco Ledesma and Guillerma Rios. Raised in Edinburg, he met his future wife Oralia “Lala” Jimenez and married on June 6, 1955. Enrique and his family settled in Frisco, Texas in 1967 where he worked locally at a cotton gin.  After working for Bent Tree Golf Course, then Prestonwood Mall, he retired after 10 years of service as a custodian with the Frisco ISD. Enrique is survived by his wife Oralia Ledesma, and their four children: Yolanda Gonzalez, Eduardo Ledesma, Gerardo Ledesma and wife Emilia, and Imelda Garcia, as well as a sister, Olivia Arce, and brother Francisco “Kiko” Ledesma Jr., 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and many other people called him Grandpa. Enrique will always be remembered as a well-groomed with Old Spice scent, black comb in pocket type of man who enjoyed the greatness of Mother Nature on a sunny day. “Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky is by no means a waste of time.” —John Lubbock. Viewing will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Frisco on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with Mass at 1:00 PM, followed by reception. The family has asked that instead of flowers, donations can be made to St. Francis Catholic Church in Enrique Ledesma’s name. Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700

    Angie rico
    9 Jun 2015
    6:04pm

    Don Enrique, you will be missed. You always made us laugh. My condolences to the family. Much love and blessing during this difficult time. ♡ Familia Rico

    David & Rosa Garcia
    9 Jun 2015
    8:44pm

    Condolences to the Ledesma family for the passing of my wonderful uncle. Until we meet again. From the Garcia family from Edinburg, Texas. Rest in peace Tio Enrique.

    Jimmy Thompson
    10 Jun 2015
    5:30pm

    I’m sorry for your loss. My sister Rita used to live next door to yal and I went to school with Imelda. Prayers are with the family.

    Janie and Mingo Rivas
    11 Jun 2015
    1:46pm

    Me and Mingo send your family our condolences. He was a very nice man, I used to work at Alpha Optical in Frisco and he purchased his glasses there. he was always so polite. Prayers to his family and God Bless all.

    Lynda Vest Humbarger
    15 Jul 2015
    5:48pm

    Henry was so sweet. I remember him fondly at Frisco ISD. Love and sympathy sent your way.

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"I can’t say enough about how helpful and professional Dusty Martin, the funeral director at the Aria Cremation location on NW Highway has been. From my initial call, he was kind and informative. My friend died at home while on hospice and she was picked up in about an hour after receiving the call from the hospice nurse. The person who arrived to pick her up was also very professional/respectful and allowed us to take as much time with her as we wished. When I met with Dusty the next day about arrangements, he explained the process and options available without being pushy or trying to “sell” extras. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and, for example, was careful to be certain I understood the cost of the obituary I wanted and offered some options for reducing that cost if I wished. When I stopped by for another reason and started talking about some of the problems I was having with the pictures and media I hoped to use at a memorial lunch I was planning, he not only listened patiently but offered technology advice and let me use his personal media player. I have had experience arranging cremations for four others using two other local companies, and this experience with Dusty at Aria has been by far the best one I have had."
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"My Daddy’s service and our family experience at Aria Northwest Highway was truly blessed. Funeral Director Dustin Martin is the kind of person that you would like to see on a more regular basis – but in his industry – you hope to not see him that often. That being said – THANK YOU DUSTIN for your unending kindness, compassion and friendship through the process. Meeting you and discussing Dallas History, Find A Grave and my Dad’s lifelong contributions to the great City of Dallas was simply wonderful! In memory of my dad James A. Dodd, Sr. – I want to personally thank you and let you know that you made everything better in that moment. Your calling to “Be There” is spot on. Aria has a one in a million guy in you! Bling Blinky of TEXAS Shout Out: God Bless You!!"
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