Celestino "Poncho" Teneyuca

April 6, 1927 - November 4, 2014

Celestino T. "Poncho" Teneyuca, age 87, passed away on November 4, 2014. Born in Texas, he lived in East Chicago Heights for most of his life. Beloved husband of Wilma "Mae" (nee Willett). Loving father of Florence Shropshire of Indiana, Celestino Jr. "Tino" Teneyuca of Crete and Rickey (Pam) Teneyuca of Momence. Cherished grandfather of 9, great grandfather of 28 and great, great grandfather of 6. Dear brother of Mary (late Eugene) Tellez, late Gloria (late Jose) Manriquez, late Elida (Raymond) Tellez, late Rosa Teneyuca, late Pedro (Maria) Teneyuca and late Vidal (late Lucina) Teneyuca. Army Air Force Veteran of WWII. He retired in 1981 from Allis Chalmers in Harvey after 30 years of service. Visitation Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 10:30 a.m. from Heartland Memorial Center, 1340 Otto Blvd., Chicago Heights to St. Liborius Church, Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Steger, IL For info or to sign the guestbook (708) 755-2266 or heartlandmemorial.com