Reynaldo Abelar, 86, of Big Spring, died Thursday, February 2, 2017 in a local hospital. Rosary services will be held at 9:00 AM Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 3001 W. Golf Course Road in Midland. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 AM with Father Peter Katzaroff officiating. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Big Spring.He was born September 16, 1930 in Kingsville, Texas and married Nettie Meche December 14, 1957 in Lawtell, Louisiana.Reynaldo served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years, and had worked for the Social Security Administration for 15 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Midland.Survivors include his wife, Nettie Abelar of Big Spring; one daughter, Anna Sheedy and husband, Mark of Big Spring; one son, Michael Abelar and wife, Shannon of Saginaw; eight grandchildren, Melissa Ettle and husband Joseph, Amanda Lamb and husband, Tom, Mark Sheedy, Jr. and wife, Kerrie, Allan Michael Sheedy, Celeste King, Lucas Abelar, Brittany Abelar and Nathan Abelar; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Leon Avelar, Jr., Jesse Avelar and Joe Avelar; and one sister, Rosabell Alcantara.He was preceded in death by one son, Reynaldo Abelar, Jr.; and his parents, Leon and Rosa Marques Avelar.The family suggest memorials to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 3001 W. Golf Course Road, Midland, Texas 79701.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com,
