Rolando Butel passed away on May 19, 2013 at the age of 79 years. Beloved husband of Alicia Montoya Butel. Father of Mario Butel, Patsy Butel Calderon, Norma Butel, Silver Baide, Marlon Baide, Jesus Butel and Carmen Butel Hamm. Brother of Gloria DeLeon, Berta Majano, the late Mario and Carlota Zelaya. Son of the late Carmen Zelaya and Armando Bonilla. Also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
He is a native of San Pedro Sula, Honduras and played professional soccer with his teams, Real Espana and the Honduras National Team and participated in the 1958 Olympics. He later retired as a welder. Rolando was a devoted husband and a loving, caring family man. He will be sadly missed by all.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 9 AM to 11 AM. A Funeral Mass will follow. Interment Restlawn Park Cemetery, Highway 90 and Avondale Garden Road in Avondale. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit:
www.mothefunerals.com
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