Alvelardo R. "Trapper" Ponce, 81, of Rock Island, IL, died Friday, April 10, 2015, at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline, IL.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 800 17th Street, Silvis. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00-6:30 p.m. with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601 38 Avenue, Moline. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center, Milan.
Alvelardo was born on January 19, 1934, in Silvis, Illinois, the son of Bernardo and Celia Soto Ponce. Trapper loved to people watch and express his opinion.
Survivors include
Daughters Debra (Tony) Rives-Faralli East Moline, IL
Diane (Ronald) Roffman East Moline, IL
5 Grandchildren and 8 Great grandchildren
Brothers Bernardo Ponce Galveston, TX
Umberto Ponce Silvis, IL
Sister Irma Engels Silvis, IL
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memories may be shared online at esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Tuesday, April 14th, 2015, 4:00pm - 6:30pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd.
Service Details
Wednesday, April 15th, 2015, 10:00am, Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Interment Details
St. Mary's Cemetery