Jesusita Luna

Cerda

Jesusita Luna Cerda, age 89, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2021 surrounded by loved ones at her residence in Sweetwater, Texas.

Jesusita Cerda was born in the city of San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas on April 23, 1932. She was the daughter of Benita Martinez and Melecio Luna, Sr. She ma rried Arturo Cerda, Sr on May 10, 1950 in San Antonio, Texas. Jesusita raised 5 daughters and 5 sons whom she loved dearly. She enjoyed cooking, drinking coffee, and spending time with her family.

Jesusita was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Arturo Cerda, Sr.; mother, Benita Martinez; father, Melecio Luna, Sr.; one great grandson; and many sisters and brothers.

Jesusita is survived by one sister, Nancy Gutierrez of San Antonio; one brother, Melecio Luna & Maria of San Antonio; five daughters, Alicia Alcorta & Johnny Nava of Abilene, Shina Rivera & Tony Serrano of Sweetwater, Juanita DeAnda of Abilene, Ernestina Mendoza & Adam Cruz of Roscoe, and Esmeralda Cerda & Leonard Bradshaw of Abilene; five sons, Arturo Cerda, Jr. of Abilene, Jose Cerda & Becky Speed of Roscoe, Ruben Underwood & Elena of Sweetwater, George Underwood & Cynthia of Sweetwater, and Richard Underwood of Sweetwater; 28 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; plus 30 great great grandchildren and her many nephews and nieces. She a lso leaved behind many other family members and friends who will greatly miss her.

Pallbearers: Melecio Luna, Ruben Underwood, Arturo Cerda, Jr., Jose Cerda, Esteven Cerda, and Reynaldo Alcorta, Jr. Honorary Pallbearer: Jonathan Castillo.

Family and friend s are invited to visit on Thursday, October 7th from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the McCoy Funeral home, 401 East Third Street, Sweetwater, Texas. Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. Friday October 8th at the Holy Spirit Catholic Parish, 511 W. Alabama, Sweet water, TX. The after-funeral reception to follow at 3208 E. Broadway in Sweetwater, Texas. Send flowers to McCoy Funeral Home, 401 East Third Street, Sweetwater, Texas 79556.

For drinks, food, or contributions for the after-funeral reception please bring to the 4 Aces at 3208 E. Broadway in Sweetwater, Texas .