E.F. Buck Almaguer

1935 ∼ 2009

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E. F. "Buck" Almaguer, 73, of Orange, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 27, 2009.

Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m. Wednesday at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange, with Mr. Richard Morales, officiating.

Burial, with military honors, will follow at Ida Wilson Cemetery in the Echo Community.

Visitation will be 5-9 Tuesday at the funeral home.

Born in Orange on November 16, 1935, he was the son of Torivio and Ignacia Abrego Almaguer.

Buck was a longshoreman and had been business agent for ILA Local #22. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force.

Buck was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ignacio "Nash" Almaguer. He is survived by his wife, Janet Almaguer, daughter, Paula Ibarra and her husband, David; step daughter, Jennifer McGowan and her husband, Tommy, all of Orange.

Also surviving are his grandchildren, Kyle Mott, C.J. Shaver, Lisa McGowan, Monica Ibarra, David Ibarra, Jr.; six sisters, Petra Garza, Ruby Light, Pomposa Galavis, Ella Flores, Annette Barrientos and Mary Welch; and two brothers, Torivio Almaguer and Joe Almaguer.

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Anonymous August 11, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Buck when I was a little girl and he was attending Rebeck Crossing Mission in Orange. My mother thought the world of him and I'm sure she met him at the gates of Heaven to catch up on old times. My thoughts and##imported-begin##Mary Horn Hall##imported-end##

Anonymous April 29, 2009

Janet, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Betty Gaston##imported-begin##Betty Gaston##imported-end##

Anonymous April 29, 2009

Dear Janet and Paula, We are so sorry for your loss. We will pray for you and your family. We hope all your wonderful memories will help you at this time.##imported-begin##Rena Bland Martinez##imported-end##

Anonymous April 29, 2009

JANET -PAULA & FAMILY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BUCK. JUST KNOW HE IS AT PEACE NOW AS HE WAS SICK FOR A LONG TIME. OUR HEART & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. LOVE YOU RUBY TAYLOR##imported-begin##RUBY -TAYLOR &FAMILY##imported-end##

Anonymous April 28, 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss...May God give you the strength and courage to overcome your grief.Our prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Teresa Ibarra##imported-end##

Anonymous April 27, 2009

Janet I am sorry for the loss of Buck. If there is anything we can do please let us know. You and your family are in our prayers. Just remember that Buck is in a better place now.##imported-begin##Marty Claiborne##imported-end##

Anonymous April 27, 2009

Janet I saw Freda last week at walmarts,I asked her how you were doing. She told me you were taking care of Buck, he was real sick. My heart is with you I lost my husband Johnny on the 11th it is so hard being without him, I have bad days then I have a g##imported-begin##Helen E. VanArsdale##imported-end##

Anonymous April 27, 2009

Paula & Janet, we are so sorry to hear about you loss. Our love and prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Jose & Ana Ibarra##imported-end##

Anonymous April 27, 2009

Janet, Paula, Jennifer, I'm so sorry for your loss. Know that I am thinking of you and praying for your strength during this tough time. Love you all.##imported-begin##Diane Tindall##imported-end##