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Roel "Roy" Alaniz Jr
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Roel "Roy" Alaniz Jr

December 27, 1964 - October 23, 2021

Roel “Roy” Alaniz Jr., 56, of Boswell, IN, passed away at 4:45 A.M. Saturday October 23, 2021, at his home. He was born December 27, 1964, in Toppenish, WA, the son of Roel and Noelia (Zarate) Alaniz Sr. He married Martha Contreras on February 24, 1983, in La Grulla, TX. She survives in Boswell, IN. He is also survived by his mother; one daughter, Jennifer Alaniz (Humberto Lopez) of Boswell, IN; two sons, Roel (Samantha) Alaniz III of Oxford, IN and Armando Alaniz of Boswell, IN; two sisters, Aida (Jose) Valadez of Mission, TX and Melissa (Christopher) Buckley of San Antonio, TX; three brothers, Miguel Alaniz of Dallas, TX, Juan Pablo (Maribel) Alaniz of Yikima, WA, and Ruben (Sandra) Alaniz of La Grulla, TX; 6 grandchildren, Jeremy Guerra, Ryleigh Rangel, Hannah Lopez, Shayne Alaniz, Logan Alaniz, and Kyran Alaniz; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Roel Alaniz Sr. Roel was a construction worker for Local 274 for 29 years until his retirement. He enjoyed wood carving and wood burning, playing pool, riding his golf cart, and spending time with his family. A visitation will be held 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. CDT Thursday October 28, 2021, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. CDT Friday October 29, 2021, at the funeral home with Father Peter Vanderkolk officiating. Per his wishes, following the service he will be cremated, and a burial will be held in Texas. Memorials may be made to the Texas Children’s Hospital 6621 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77030.

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Roel “Roy” Alaniz Jr., 56, of Boswell, IN, passed away at 4:45 A.M. Saturday October 23, 2021, at his home. He was born December 27, 1964, in Toppenish, WA, the son of Roel and Noelia (Zarate) Alaniz Sr. He married Martha Contreras... View Obituary & Service Information

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