In Memoriam : Dr. Lester Lang

Dr. Lester Lang Dr. Lester W. Lang - age: 72
(October 08, 1939 to February 06, 2012 )
Resident of Laredo, Texas

Visitation Information:
Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapel
1410 Jacaman Rd.
Laredo, Texas 78041

Visitation:
Thursday, February 9, 2012
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Rosary:
7 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial:
Friday, February 10, 2012
St. Patrick Catholic Church
12 p.m.

*Funeral Procession departs at 11:30 a.m.**

A private cremation service will be held at a later date.

Obituary:
Dr. Lester Wilson Lang passed away surrounded by his family at Laredo Medical Center on Monday, February 6, 2012.

He was born in Austin, Texas to Lester M. Lang and Mary Frances Wilson Lang. Lester was married to Leticia Garcia Lang. Prior to entering medical school, he served in the Navy. He attended UTMB in Galveston, Texas and graduated as a physician. He was board certified in Family Practice and Psychiatry. He also studied Psychiatry at Pratt University in Maryland, VA. Later in his career, he was President of the Alamo Chapter of Family Practice of San Antonio for 2 terms.

Arriving to Laredo, he opened his practice with his friend/partner, Dr. Jesus I. Aguirre-Burgos. Opening the first night clinic in Laredo, Laredo Minor Emergency Clinic on Corpus Christi St.

Lester enjoyed hunting with his son and son in law in Mason, Texas. He was an avid pilot and enjoyed flying all over south Texas. He loved to travel to Mexico and Europe. He also enjoyed fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. He will be remembered as a compassionate human being and a great listener. His patients would travel from great distances to see him.

Lester was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Francis and Lester M. Lang and his sister, Marilyn Parsons.

He is survived by his wife, Leticia G. Lang; children, Jonathan (Ellen) Lang, Robin (Al) Blankenship; step-children, Yvette G. (Shelby) Barrera, David Carlos Garcia; sister, Shirley Guillet; brother, Arthur (Jill) Lang; grandchildren, Matthew Blankenship, Andrew Blankenship, Sara Grace Blankenship, Josh Lang, Emily Lang, Alexis Nichole Barrera, Avery Barrera, Shelby James Barrera; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Special thanks for the years of medical care and friendship provided by Dr. Adonis Zuniga-Goldwater.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s Association at http://act.alz.org/site/TR?pxfid=34090&pg=fund&fr_id=1060 and/or Bethany House of Laredo, in his memory.





Mari Guerra-Rodriguez - February 8, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
Letty, I am so sorry for your loss. Dr Lang was an excellent person and will truly be missed. My love and prayers are with you and your family.


Jesus Quiroz - February 8, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
I worked with Dr. Lang in the Emergency Room at Mercy Hospital back in the 90s. Even though he would get easily distracted, his wry humor and patience made him a joy to work with. It's so sad to hear of his passing.


Luis Llamas - February 10, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
Lester Lang always will be a perfect gentleman. Lety, please accept our condolences.


Luis Llamas - February 10, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
Lester Lang always will be a perfect gentleman. Lety, please accept our condolences.