Arturo "Shenandoa" G. Avila, age 85, entered into rest on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Del Rio, Texas. He was born on August 3, 1940 in Del Rio, Texas.

Mr. Avila attended high school in Del Rio, TX. Shortly after, he served his country honorably in the US Army Corps from 1961 - 1965; a tradition of service his father, brother, and son carried on. He had a profound penchant for music; lovingly coined as "Shenandoah from the Queen City of the Rio Grande."

Mr. Avila was a composer, song writer, and performer strumming the guitar from the time that he was a child and performing with the likes of Willie Nelson. Nothing made "Shenandoah" happier than to entertain his family, friends, and most of all, his fans. His music will most assuredly be missed, but not forgotten.

He is preceeded in death by his Father, Ignacio M. Avila and Mother Francisca G. Avila; Brothers, Ignacio G. Avila, Jr., Manuel "Manny" G. Avila, and Sister, Ana E. Sanchez.

He is survived by his Brother, Abdon "Don" G. Avila and Sister, Maria Guadalupe "Mary Lou" Avila, Son, Jose I. Avila-Garza, Daughter, Donda Deann Zimmer, and Grandchildren, Elijah J. Garza, Deven R. Zimmer, Meekaela D. Zimmer, and Landon J. Zimmer, plus numerous nieces and nephews The visitation will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 2020 N. Bedell Ave, Del Rio, Texas.

The visitation will continue on Monday, January 12, 2026 from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home; followed by the mass of Christian burial at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 510 Wernett St, Del Rio, Texas.

Honorable Pallbearers include: Abdon "Don" G. Avila, Joe N. Garza Jr., James L. Zimmer, and Robert Garza. Pallbearers: Arturo A. Sanchez Jr., Arturo P. Sanchez III, Martin Garcia Jr., Modesto Sanchez, Vicente Sanchez, and Joseph D. Garza.

A private interment will be held at San Felipe Cemetery.