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David H. Hinojosa
September 16, 1947 - December 10, 2008
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Obituary For David H. Hinojosa
David H. Hinojosa, 61, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2008. David H. Hinojosa was preceded in death by his parents; Miguel (Blanca) Hinojosa. He is survived by his wife, Maria Rita Hinojosa of Laredo and brother; Miguel Hinojosa of Denton, numerous relatives and friends. David H. Hinojosa attended St. Joseph’s Academy from 1963-1966 where he set state records that still stand today, in the 100 and 200 sprint and mile relay. He transferred to J.W. Nixon High School in 1966 for his senior year, in search for an athletic scholarship. At Nixon he broke the 10 seconds barrier in the 100-yard dash abd webt on to run a 9.3 in college, making him one of the fastest, if not the fastest, runner to come out of Laredo, Texas. He attended Texas A&I University (1967-1970), where he as a four-year letterman, running the 100 and 200 sprint and mile relay. Hinojosa competed in several international tracks meets and also against sprinters from other track oriented universities also, such as Texas, Drake and Kansas. He set several indoor track world records while running at the Bluebonnet Invitational at the Astrodome in Houston. Hinojosa was named NAIA All-American in 1969 and still has, to this day, several sprint records that he set while competing for the A & I Javelinas. His team won the Lone Star Conference in 1969 and 1970. He was a major player and contributor as his team defeated Texas Southern University, one of the nation’s premier track teams in 1970. Texas Southern had never lost in sprint competition at the Border Olympics in Laredo. Hinojosa was honored when the Laredo Morning Times newspaper selected him, as “One of Laredo’s Best 100 Athletes of the Century,” in both Track and Field and Football (1900-2000). Hinojosa was owner of Lockwood Brokers, Inc. where he worked for the last 25 years. David’s life was as rich as the memories that he leaves us with. David, a deeply religious man, lover of music and art, an advocate for homeless and defenseless creatures, and a friend who was as constant as the morning sun will live in the heart’s of all who knew him and loved him. David, a husband, a brother, an uncle and a true friend will be missed in the most profound and unimaginable way. Mr. Hinojosa is preceded in death by his parents Miguel & Blanca Hinojosa. He is survived by his wife Maria Rita Hinojosa and his brother Miguel Hinojosa. Visitation will be Friday, December 12, 2008 from 4 pm to 9 pm at Nieto Funeral Home & Crematory with a rosary recited at 7 pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2008 from Nieto Funeral Home & Crematory to San Agustine Cathedral. Holy mass will be celebrated at 11 am. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Nieto Funeral Home & Crematory, 802 Coke St
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