John "Johnny D" De La Cerda

John "Johnny D" De La Cerda, 73, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. John's smile and laughter were sure to light up a room, no one ever left him without a smile.

Public viewing will be at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel on Monday, February 10, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM with the Rosary being Prayed at 6:00 PM in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona, and Father Freddie Perez, officiating. Burial will follow at Belvedere Memorial Park under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. De La Cerda was born September 17, 1951 in Ballinger to Juan and Eva De La Cerda. Johnny D has been a resident of San Angelo since 1980. Johnny D married Lucy Morquecho, the love of his life, on July 23, 1994 in San Angelo. He worked for the San Angelo City Water Department as a backhoe operator for 28 years retiring in April of 2014. Johnny D was a member of the St Mary's Catholic Church and was involved in many ministries as well as Toys For Tots and Christmas in El Barrio. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, believing there was no other cycle than a Harley Davidson. You could catch him on a cruise on the Three Sisters Highway, hair flowing through the Texas Hill country. He was an avid Houston Texans, Houston Astros, and the old Houston Oilers Fan. He loved to go fishing. Johnny D held the O.C. Fisher Lake record for Blue Catfish for 23 years at 52 1/2 lbs, that was finally broken just last week.

Survivors include his wife, Lucy De La Cerda; three sons, Jamie Flores and wife Jennifer, Ryan Herrera, and Rene Herrera all of San Angelo; a daughter, Corina De La Cerda of San Angelo; five grandchildren, Eva (his gabachita), Christian, Brandon, Aiden, and Fabian; a brother, Joe De La Cerda and wife Rachel of Uvalde; three sisters, Elia Fuentes, and Inez Mendoza and husband Lucio all of San Angelo, and Adela Shelburne and husband Kent of Christoval; and he leaves numerous nephews and nieces that he loved very much. Johnny D was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Daniel De La Cerda, and Armando De La Cerda.