James Bruce Holmgreen

James Bruce Holmgreen, 48, of Coatsville, passed unexpectedly the morning of Friday, June 13, 2025 at Einstein Medical Center. Known as "J.J." or "J" to his friends, he was the son of James Craig Holmgreen and Cynthia nee Hidalgo of Alice, Texas.

An Eagle Scout, hunter, retired U.S. Marine combat engineer/heavy equipment operator with three meritorious promotions. He was a member of XI XI chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity at Texas State University graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Construction Technology. He was known as an easy-going helpful man who could quickly return to being a Marine NCO if necessary.

His loves were his family, his country and his job, faith, with a little motorcycle riding thrown in for good measure.

In addition to his parents, J. is survived by his son Tristan James Holmgreen, daughter Ava Simone Holmgreen; former wife Susan S. Holmgreen; sister Adreann L. Peters (Darren), nieces Ryleigh K., and Laynee E.; brother David M. Holmgreen (Andrea) and niece Addilynn J.; aunts Debra A. Hidalgo, Anna J., Martha C., and Judith K. Holmgreen; numerous cousins and longtime friends.

J. is preceded in death by his uncle David Bruce Holmgreen, grandparents James E. and Marjean M. Holmgreen, Larry C. and Nadine M. Hidalgo, aunt Marcia A. Hidalgo, and uncle Michael C. Hidalgo.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 5:00 PM-9:00 PM with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM at Holmgreen Mortuary 2061 E. Main St Alice, Texas. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 30, 2025 10:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with a burial to follow at Alice Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers you may make donations to either St. Elizabeth Church or the Marines Corp Foundation. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Holmgreen Mortuary, 2061 E. Main Street, Alice, Texas.

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