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“My prayers to all the family: I will remember Pete having a smile on his face and love to share information about many things. St. Ann's will...Read More »
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1 of 15 | Posted by: FRAN - Somerville, TX
“My prayers go out to the Negrete family. I am happy that the Lord saw that it was his time to come home. We have all been blessed with the time we...Read More »
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2 of 15 | Posted by: Veronica Quintero - Houston, TX
“My sincere sympathy and prayers to Pete's family. Pete was a classmate through 12 years of school at Somerville. He was always joking and was a joy...Read More »
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3 of 15 | Posted by: Barbara (Ubernosky) Tutt - Austin, TX
“Years ago, I went to school with Pete. He was a good, honest and most cherished friend and classmate. You have my heartfelt sympathy. Virginia Ann...Read More »
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4 of 15 | Posted by: Virginia Lewis - Apple Valley, MN
“Prayers for Mr. Pete family. he will be missed greatly.such a kind and wonderful man. Heaven has another angel. I will miss you Mr. Pete. REST IN...Read More »
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5 of 15 | Posted by: carla brinkman - caldwell, TX
“You went to school with my brother, but your extended family has my sympathy. May you never walk alone.....
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6 of 15 | Posted by: Virginia Hein Asselin - Bryant, AR
“Pete was a classmate of mine at SHS. My sincere sympathy goes out to his family during this difficult time.
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7 of 15 | Posted by: Carol LaFerney Hill - Somerville, TX
“Our love to the family. Thank you Pete for the love you gave in caring for Mexican Cemetery. You took care of our loved ones after death and we are...Read More »
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8 of 15 | Posted by: John/Lucinda Murphy - TX
“We are so sorry for your oss, The Archer Family
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9 of 15 | Posted by: Faye Archer Wood - Hurst, TX
“I want to express my sincere condolences to Pete's family. We went to school at Somerville High together. Pete was always friendly and he loved to...Read More »
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10 of 15 | Posted by: Sandra Hutson-Graves - Somerville, TX
“The students at Snook High School are shocked and saddened by Pete's passing. He was a substitute teacher here for several years. The students,...Read More »
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11 of 15 | Posted by: Doug Bryant - Somerville, TX
“Pete is gone from the place that he tried to make as good as the place he is at now. My heart felt condolences to the Negrete family. May he rest...Read More »
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12 of 15 | Posted by: Jack Stamps Campbell - Lumberton, TX
“Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God is good. Rest in pease.
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13 of 15 | Posted by: Melvin Knesek - TX
“It was a pleasure and honor to work with Pete on the Burleson CHC, as he made great strides to gather Somerville, Hispanic and Burleson County...Read More »
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14 of 15 | Posted by: Tammy Kubecka - Caldwell, TX
“Rest In Peace Pete. The St. Ann's family will surely miss you.
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15 of 15 | Posted by: Mary Ralya - Brenham, TX
Pedro "Pete" A. Negrete June 29, 1948 ~ May 1, 2011 A Funeral Mass to celebrate the life of Pedro "Pete" A. Negrete, 62, of Somerville is set for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Somerville with Father Nock Russell acting as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Mexican Cemetery in Somerville. A funeral vigil and Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 3rd at Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Somerville and visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mr. Negrete died in Brenham Sunday, May 1, 2011. Known as "Pete" to everyone, he was born June 29, 1948 in Somerville, the son of Anastacio and Soledad (Armenta) Negrete. Pete was constantly serving his community in any way he could; he served as a lector, as a Eucharistic minister, a CCD teacher, served on the Parish Council; was a Festival chairman all for St. Ann's Catholic Church in Somerville. He acted as the Chairman of the Burleson County Democratic Party, he was an Executive Committeeman of Senatorial District 5 for the Democratic Party. He worked as an Account Executive for Mrs. Baird's Bakeries from 1984 until 2004. He served on the Burleson County Historical Commission. He was in charge of the Rio Grande Valley, Corpus Christi, Victoria and Austin. He was the Chairman of the Hispanic Seminarians Conference as well as being a delegate of the Austin Diocese to the National Encuentro in Washington, D.C. He was a graduate of Somerville High School's class of l966 and went on to graduate from Blinn College in 1968. He then graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 1975. Pete did his graduate studies at St. Mary's Seminary in Houston and Assumption Seminary Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio for a Master's Degree in theology for the Catholic Priesthood. He served in parishes in Houston, San Antonio, Cameron, Brenham, and Austin. He also served as a substitute teacher in Caldwell, Austin, Snook, Somerville and San Antonio School Districts. Pete did internships at St. Julia's in Austin, St. Joseph's Cancer Ward in Houston, and Catholic Services for Immigrants in San Antonio. Pete was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Yreneo (Neill) Negrete; and a nephew, Roy Negrete. Survivors include his God-children, Elizabeth Pastrano, Paul Pastrano, Michael Rodriguez, Britney and Alisha Smith; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Mary Negrete, Andrew and Dora Negrete, Joe and Carmen Negrete; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Loretta and Robert Soliz, Cecilia and John Baca, Mary and Willie Zepeda; many nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews. Arrangements were entrusted to Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. We invite you to visit our website at www.stricklandfuneralhomes.com and sign the on-line register book for Pete. Pete's words were: "Don't weep for me. I'm happy; no more pain. I'm with God. I love all of you. I'm proud of all of; you; you gave my life meaning with all of your love."
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