Larry Cordova Holguin Jr.

Larry C. Holguin Jr. was born on January 23, 1938, to Phyliss and Larry Holguin Sr. He was the oldest of four children, sisters, Lorenza, Rosalie, and a brother David. Larry lived his entire life in Redlands. He passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 after a lengthy battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Larry was a member of the National Guard until he joined the Army in 1955. He became a member of the 82nd Airborne and went to Jump School at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was subsequently transferred to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, but he was only there for a brief time. He entered the 11th Airborne and volunteered for duty in Munich, Germany. He was stationed overseas for a couple of years until his honorable discharge. Larry was immensely proud of his military service, and he frequently recounted fond memories of the Airborne and Germany. Larry was able to travel back to Germany to visit his favorite locations and friends.

After his military service, Larry worked for Big Bear Timber Company. That was the beginning of a lengthy career in the lumber industry. After completing his business certificate at Skadron Business College, he became a successful lumber broker and worked many years for Inland Lumber Company in Grand Terrace, California and All Coast Forest Products in Chino, California.

At various times in his life, Larry was active in both Lions and Elks Club. Larry is survived by his wife Irene of 62 years, two children, Debbie (Donald) Bueermann and Eric (Deana) Holguin, and three grandchildren, Ashten Fedorchak, Jessica Bueerman and Raymond Bueermann.

There will be a visitation on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 4-8:00 p.m. with a service beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Redlands Chapel, on Friday, September 23 there will be a Graveside Service at 11:00 a.m. at Hillside Memorial Park in Redlands ,California