Died January 26, 2021.

Grand Prairie Independent School District, Grand Prairie, TX

Substitute Administrator

Obituary:

Abel Mojica, a longtime resident of Royse City, Texas, age 71, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for eternity, on January 26, 2021.

He was born November 1, 1949, in Uvalde, Texas to Elias Mojica Sr. and Olivia DeLaRosa Mojica. Abel grew up in Uvalde, Texas. He was a loyal Coyote and graduated from Uvalde High School in 1969. Following high school, he attended Stephen F. Austin State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1973. He also walked on and earned a spot on the Lumberjacks baseball team. He later went on to receive a Masters in School Administration.

Abel was a loyal and obedient Christian. He attended Fellowship of First Baptist Church in Royse City, Texas and served as a deacon. He also taught Sunday School to high school students, assisted with the food pantry and Fellowship en Espanol. He also enjoyed going on mission trips. He had the heart of a servant and was always ready to lend a helping hand to others. He was an active Rockwall and Kaufman County CASA (court appointed special advocate) for children, and above all he was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ.

Abel taught and coached in DISD from 1974-1990, primarily at North Dallas High School and Carter High school. He joined Grand Prairie ISD in 1990 as an Assistant Principal at South Grand Prairie High School for 2 years. He later worked as a principal at Jefferson Middle School (2 yrs), Lee Middle School (9 yrs) and Bonham Elementary (6 yrs), until his retirement in June 2009. He continued to substitute as an administrator with GPISD until the time of his death. He loved interacting with his students and teachers.

Abel had a passion for most sports, especially baseball, football, track, golf and fishing. He and his wife loved to travel, fish, watch and play in many sports. He was also an avid Aggie fan. Abel was a funny guy and people loved to be around him because he was so fun loving. His wife, Marilynn was the love of his life and they were inseparable.

Family was very important to him. He leaves behind many friends and family that will miss him dearly. He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years: Marilynn of Royse City, Texas; his daughter: Olivia of LA, California; his son: Mickey Joe of Royse City, Texas; and his brother: Elias Mojica Jr. and wife Debi of Kyle, Texas; brothers and sisters-in-law: Chase and Gwen Hatcher of Flower Mound, Cris and Carla Hatcher of Rowlett, and Clint Hatcher of Terrell. He is also survived by nephews: Michael Hatcher, Charlie Hatcher and Jonah Mojica; and niece: Chasin Hatcher. Abel was preceded in death by his father: Elias Mojica Sr.; mother: Olivia DeLaRosa Mojica; and sister: Norma Mojica.

Due to the current health of his family and in order to maintain the safety of family and friends, at this time a private service will be held Thursday, February 4th at 1pm at Fellowship Church Royse City. Rest Haven Funeral Home in Royse City is conducting the service. Interment will be in Campground Cemetery in Poetry Texas.