Port Isabel, Texas: Richard E. Moore Sr., 73 of Port Isabel passed away on February 28, 2008 at Solara Hospital in Harlingen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Milton and Leobalda Flores Moore; and one Brother, Wesley Moore Anyone that knew Richard Moore Sr. knew he loved his family. He was a man with strong family beliefs and values. He tried everyday to instill strength and wisdom to all 7 of his children. There wasn't anything he wouldn't do for his kids. He was an avid politician and always very strongly opinionated. You didn't have to agree with him or you didn't have to like him, but he never passed up the opportunity to talk politics with you or share his ideas on how to change the community or the world. There was never a doubt in your mind the point he was trying to get across…..you just knew what he stood for. He was lifetime resident of Port Isabel who cared about his community. He was a retired shrimper and boat owner. He served in our United States Army and defended his country in the Korean War. He was Honorably Discharged and was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W. of Port Isabel. He was a volunteer fireman for 6 years and served 2 of those years as president. He was a volunteer coach for the Laguna Madre Little League and helped coach his boys throughout their adolescence. He served 14 years on the Water Board and 9 of them as the chairman. In addition, he also served 2 years as our city commissioner of Port Isabel. Richard was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church of Port Isabel. He will be deeply missed and always remembered. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Juanita P. Moore; 3 Sons, Richard E. (Vanja) Moore Jr., Robert Milton (Luisa) Moore, and Ronnie (Lori) Moore all of Port Isabel; 4 Stepchildren, Juanita Martinez, Paul (San Juana) Martinez Jr., Ray Martinez, and Jose Rolando (Martha) Martinez all of Port Isabel; 22 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren; 2 brothers, Roy Lee (Olivia) Moore and Jimmy Moore; Visitation will be held Tuesday March 04, 2008 from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito and will continue from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 705 S. Longoria St. in Port Isabel. Visitation will continue at the church on Wednesday March 05, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with Funeral Mass beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Port Isabel. Interment will follow to Port Isabel City Cemetery in Port Isabel, Texas. Full Military Honors will be conducted at the graveside by the American Legion Post 205 of Harlingen, V.F.W. Post 2410 of San Benito, American Legion Post 498 and V.F.W. Post 8791 both of Port Isabel. Pallbearers will be Richard E. Moore Jr., Robert Milton Moore, Ronnie Moore, Jonathon Martinez, Richard Moore III, Alex Moore, Roy Moore and Jimmy Moore. Words of comfort can be sent to the Moore family at www.thomaegarza.com Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas (956) 399-1331.