Eloy Larraga Obituary

Eloy "Al" Larraga
June 17, 1930 - October 12, 2014
Resident of Alamo
Al was born June 17, 1930 to Domingo and Jenny Larraga in Sunnyvale, CA, where he enjoyed spending time with his cousins growing up. At age 20 he enlisted in the Army where he fought on the front lines during the Korean War. After the Army, Al began his career as a carpenter, during which time he met the love of his life Dee. In 1970 Al's hobby of bowling started and has bowled in leagues and tournaments with Danville Bowl and Earl Anthony Bowl since. He is a member of the VFW and SIRS. Al's love of old western movies and traveling to Lone Pine for the Film Festivals started his collection of movie memorabilia. He enjoyed sharing his love of all things Disney with his grandchildren, Dominic and Francesca Larraga and Katelyn Horner. In addition to his grandchildren Al is survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years Dee, children Steve (Angela) and Angie (Mike), and brother Manuel (Maffie) as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews, his sister Pearl pre-deceased him. Family and friends are invited to attend the Chapel Service Tuesday October 21, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. at the Wilson & Kratzer-Chapel of San Ramon Valley 825 Hartz Way, Danville. Burial will follow at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon. Donations are preferred to Tony LaRussa's Animal Rescue Foundation or the American Cancer Society