Alfonso Alaniz

Alfonso Alaniz, 68, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, at his home in Trinity, Texas. Born on November 29, 1957, in the Rio Grand Valley, TX, son of the late Edelmiro and Emilia Zepeda Alaniz. From his early adventures on the south side of Chicago, to fully enjoying his retirement at WWS golfing, playing poker, and going to the casinos along with his buddies, and neighbors. He always looked forward to the fishing trips in Louisiana and cutting up all weekend. Al lived his life to the fullest. He was the captain of his ship, and we went along for the ride. Al loved his kind and beautiful wife, Iris Alaniz. They have been inseparable for over 34 yrs as their journey took them around the world from Venezuela, Mexico, Europe, and settling in Trinity Texas among good friends and gracious neighbors. He leaves behind his loving wife along with his beloved bonus children who entered his home as exchange children and remained a permanent part of his family. Host exchange children Anna Marta (Lukasz) Gos of Poland, Pamela (Nikolas) Mitschke of Germany, Alex (Lynn) Bernstorff of Germany, Maximilian (Luisa) Bernstorff of Germany and their children. He also leaves behind his siblings Elva Alaniz, Armando (Laura) Alaniz, Orlando (Melissa) Alaniz, Marilain (Vince) Brown, Rolando (Christina) Alaniz and all of their children.

He enjoyed giving his niece’s and nephew’s unsolicited life lessons. Alfonso also leaves loving Tia’s Guadalupe Trevino, Irma Reyes, Isabel Robinson, Angelita Zepeda and Tio Estorjio Zepeda and many close cousins. He made an impact with so many friends and co-workers that he be-friended, mentored, and embraced them as family. Al supported all of Houston's Teams with a special place in his heart for the Coogs. Visitation will be on Monday, September 21, from 5-8 p.m. with a rosary at 7pm. at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, 170 Normal Park Drive, Huntsville. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 22, 10 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church 401 Prospect Drive, Trinity. A reception at the church hall will follow the service.