“Captain” Abel M. Lozano, born January 10, 1922 and called home on May 3, 2011 at the age of 89. Abe was born on January 10, 1922 in Harlingen Texas and lived there until March 2001 when he moved to Kyle to be near his son, Joe, and family.
Abe served his country proudly during World War II. While in the service he was in Pearl Harbor during the attack, aboard the USS Pensacola, which was on the way to Manila Bay. He received numerous medals including WWII Victory Medal, American Area Campaign, Asiatic Pacific, American Defense Star, Good Conduct and the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged from the Navy at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Barin Freed Pensacola, FL January 10, 1947.
After his discharge from the Navy he returned to Harlingen, Texas where he served with the Harlingen Police Force for 36 years. Abel moved up the ranks from patrolman, to sergeant, lieutenant and up to captain. Everyone who knew Abe fondly called him “Captain” or “Capitan”. During his career Abe attended the FBI National Academy in Washington, DC in 1958 and various law enforcement schools throughout Texas. Abe was an original founder of Crime Stoppers Harlingen, a lifetime member of American Legion Post 205, the VFW and an ex-member of the Catholic War Veterans, Harlingen.
He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Harlingen and Santa Cruz Catholic Church in Buda, Texas.
Abe was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was an avid hunter and was known for his passion and appreciation of guns.
Abe was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Isabel Lozano of Harlingen, his lovely daughter Cynthia E Lozano, and niece Billie Marie Neal from Houston.
Abel leaves behind to cherish his memories his beautiful and honorable wife of 65 years, Esperanza “Hope” Lozano, “Curly” to some. Son, retired Senior Texas DPS Trooper, Joe Lozano and wife of Kyle. Grandson Gus Klein, California. Grandson Officer Stephen M. Lozano and wife Kaila of Kyle. Granddaughter Jessica L. Brown and husband Ian Brown of Marion. Paige Nicolle and Adam Lee of Pflugerville, and his beloved four great grandchildren Tylar, Avery, Mason Lozano and Reese Brown.
One sister Adela L. Wagner, Houston.
Daddy, we’ve known so much happiness, and we’ve had our cup of joy. Our memories are gifts from God that death cannot destroy.
To love you was the best thing.
To lose you the worst.
Thank God you were in our lives.
I will miss you.
Until we meet again. Love, Mame.
The family would like to say a heartfelt thank you to all from Harbor Hospice who assisted in his care. Abe would have wanted, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Harbor Hospice of Austin, 8700 Manchaca Ste. 502, Austin, TX, 78748.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 6 at Santa Cruz Catholic Church in Buda with burial on Tuesday, May 10 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio.
