Lorenzo "Lencho" Resa

Lorenzo "Lencho" Resa, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at his home in Belton, TX. 

A funeral mass will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church. 210 E. 24th Ave, Belton, TX, on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 10 am.

Lorenzo was born to Isidro Marquez Reza and Gertrudes Garcia Reza in Tornillo, Texas on June 20, 1926.  To friends and family, he was known as Lencho and grew up in Porvenir, Mexico where his parents farmed and ranched.  At age 17, Lorenzo relocated to Pecos, Texas seeking employment.  In Pecos, Lorenzo joined Lalo Alvarado's field crew and traveled to the Lometa area.  On March 10, 1950, Lorenzo married Aurelia Alvarado Urbina in Lampasas, TX.  Lorenzo and Aurelia made Lometa their home.  Together they had 13 children: Lorenzo, Jr., Esther, Cruz, Arturo, Estella, Anita, Elena, Marcellino, Robert, Genaro, Eddie, Rosemarie, and Raymond.  

Lorenzo was successful operating a sheep and goat shearing operation in Lampasas County from 1969 to 1980.  His favorite pastime was tinkering with antique tools and visiting family and friends. 

Lorenzo was preceded in death by his wife and children, Cruz and Rosemarie.

Survivors include his eleven children, 31 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.