Alfredo entered this world on May 31, 1938, and left it on May 1, 2026, surrounded by his family he cherished deeply.

Alfredo is survived by his wife, Sanjuanita Mendoza-Giddens, sister, Luvinia Gonzales, son, Jesus Manuel DeLuna Jr., daughters, Valencia Grimes (Michael), Maria Isabel Loredo (John), daughter in-law Teresita DeLuna and grandchildren, La Joi Grimes, Michael Grimes, Jr., Mayte Rodriguez, Giselle Loredo, Mia DeLuna, Adrian Loredo, Joseph Loredo and Jesus Manuel Deluna, III. Great grandchildren Hugo Rodriguez Jr., Yoselin Rodriguez, Leonel Rodriguez, Kingston A. Edwards, and all his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rueben and Rita Giddens, his son Alfredo Giddens, Jr., his sisters: Maria Luisa Giddens-Rico, Ida Gonzales, Lily Giddens, brothers, Rudolfo, Guillermo, Johnny, Ruben, and Carlos Giddens.

Alfredo grew up and attended school in San Antonio, TX. He served in the United States Air Force and made a career in construction a career he loved. During his career in construction, he worked and remodeled downtown restaurants such Lone Star Café, Casa Rio, Schilo's and the Hawk. He made lifelong friends whom he cared for deeply.

His father's family moved to the United States from Ireland during the late 1800's during the Great Famine. His mother was of Spanish descent (Coahuila, Mexico).

Alfredo lived a simple life – providing for his family, loved fishing, and enjoying all his grandchildren. He was loved deeply and will be remembered for his strength, his humility, and his steadfast commitment to his family and country.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, May 13th at 5:00pm with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00pm at the Angelus Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, May 14th at 11:00am at St. Benedict's Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery # 2.