Eduardo Alonso dies at 59 in Fort Worth
The traveler and storyteller is survived by his wife, daughter, and mother.
By Amina Howard ·
Eduardo Alonso, a Fort Worth resident known for his storytelling and travel habits, died unexpectedly on Nov. 1, 2026. He was 59 years old.
Alonso was born on Nov. 29, 1966, in Temple, Texas. He was the son of Dr. Ramiro P. Alonso and Emilia Rodriguez Alonso. His parents worked as missionaries, which led the family to live in Phuket, Thailand, during his childhood. He cited those years as the start of his lifelong interest in travel.
The family described Alonso as a devoted sports fan and music lover. He had specific plans to retire in the Pacific Northwest, a region he frequently visited and loved.
His wife, Yesenia Vargas, survives him. He is also survived by his daughter, Emily Oglesbee, and her husband Charles of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His brother Rodney Alonso and sister-in-law Ann Marie of Frisco, Texas, continue to live in the family circle. His mother, Emilia Rodriguez Alonso, resides in Crowley, Texas.
Alonso was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Ramiro P. Alonso, and his brother Ramiro Alonso. He leaves behind several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2026. The event will take place at Thompson’s Harveson & Cole, located at 4350 River Oaks Blvd. in Fort Worth.
