Omar Curiel Obituary (1954 - 2020)

Omar Curiel, 66, of Mercedes, Texas passed on December 31, 2020 after a valiant battle with prostate and bone cancer. Omar was born on February 22, 1954. Omar was a man of many moods and still loved by everyone! He worked for many years for Knox Inc, and even after retirement, he continued to work countless jobs helping friends and family. He is preceded in death by parents, Raul and Alejandra Curiel; sister, Dora Curiel Gonzalez; sister-in-law, Rachel Curiel; nephews, Marcos Curiel and Leo Diaz III, and grandson, Samuel Hernandez. Omar is survived by daughters, Linda Marie and Lisa Rodriguez; grandchildren, Amanda, Celeste, Bradley, Kassandra, and Elissa; siblings, Raul Jr, Irma, Tomas, Henry, and sister-in-law, Janie, and countless other family members and friends. Thanks to all those that sent well wishes and prayers. Thanks to Alma and Leonard Rodriguez, the Andrade Family, and Lisa Gatze for providing food and drinks the past couple of days. Special thanks to Sarah and Mr. Daniels with Knox Inc. for all they have done and continue to do as Omar continues his journey to everlasting life. Much love, Linda Marie and Lisa and all the Curiel family. The family will receive guests for a 3-4:00 p.m., Celebration of Life Visitation followed by a 4pm Vigil Service on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Carnes Funeral Home-Texas City, 3100 Gulf Freeway 77590, 409-986-9900.