De Los Santos Family Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Parts Service Supply Co., Inc. 

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019

An international gathering of family, friends, public dignataries, suppliers, clients, and businesses joined the Isidro De Los Santos, Jr. Family of Eagle Pass, Texas at a gala event on Friday, March 15, 2019 to celebrate Parts Service Supply Co., Inc.’s 50th Anniversary (1968-2018) as a successful, viable and thriving international parts and service supply enterprise on the United States-Mexico border.

Founded in October of 1968 by Isidro De Los Santos, Jr. with only $4,500 in savings, Parts Service Supply Co., Inc. has grown to become one of the largest international parts and service supply companies along the United States-Mexico border through the business leadership and acumen of Isidro De Los Santos, Jr.  Mr. De Los Santos implemented and cultivated the company’s slogan “Service is our business” to each employee and family member to provide the finest, most professional service to their clients, distinguishing themselves from competitors. 

Originally, Parts Service Supply Co., Inc. opened as an auto parts and agricultural equipment supply and service company on Ford Street in downtown Eagle Pass in 1968. During the late 1970s and 1980s, Mr. Isidro De Los Santos, Jr. decided to expand the company’s business to include mining parts and services to the growing mining industry in Mexico, propelling its business growth and development over the years to its present leading industry preferred status.  Parts Service Supply Co., Inc. now has over 90 employees in both the United States and Mexico.

Over 350 persons attended the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Parts Service Supply Co., Inc. on March 15, 2019 to commemorate  and celebrate the De Los Santos Family’s dedication, leadership, and success and to wish them continued success in their future business endeavors.

Eagle Pass Mayor Ramsey English Cantu, accompanied by Mayor Pro-Tem Yolanda P. Ramon, presented Parts Service Supply Co., Inc. founder and patriarch, Isidro De Los Santos, Jr., a proclamation from the Eagle Pass City Council congratulating Parts Service Supply Co., Inc. on its 50th Anniversary and for being an important international business providing valuable employment and growth to the community.  Mayor Cantu also awarded Mr. De Los Santos his Mayor’s Pin and named Mr. De Los Santos as Honorary Mayor of Eagle Pass for March 15, 2019. 

Maverick County Judge David Saucedo through County Commissioners Roberto Ruiz and Rosy Cantu, County Treasurer Rito J. Valdez, III, and Sheriff Tom Schmerber presented Mr. Isidro De Los Santos, Jr. a proclamation from Maverick County Commissioners Court congratulating Parts Service Supply Co., Inc. on its 50th Anniversary and being an integral member of Maverick County’s business community.

State Representative Poncho Nevarez presented Mr. Isidro De Los Santos, Jr. a beautiful Texas flag flown over the Texas State Capitol in Ausitn as well as a written invitation to visit the Texas House of Representatives during the current Legislative Session as Representative Nevarez’s Guest of Honor.  State Representative Nevarez congratulated Mr. De Los Santos on his business’ 50th Anniversary and wished him the best in the future.

A Polish company, one of Parts Service Supply’s mining parts supplier, sent a representative to present Mr. Isidro De Los Santos, Jr. a letter of recognition from the President of the company on its 50th Anniversary and the outstanding international business relationship enjoyed between the two companies for many years. 

Mr. Isidro De Los Santos, Jr. thanked all the persons, public dignataries, and friends for attending the 50th Anniversary Celebration and their well wishes. He thanked his lovely wife, Lydia De Los Santos, for supporting him during their over 50 years of marriage and giving him the greatest gift of all, eight beautiful and handsome children.  He credited his wife, Lydia, for the family’s and business success. Their eight children include Ana Luisa Aguilera, Isidro De Los Santos, III, Jaime De Los Santos, Maria Teresa Zavala, Oscar De Los Santos, Lydia De Los Santos Saucedo, Felix De Los Santos, and Laura Patricia Goltzman.  Mr. De Los Santos noted he and his wife are blessed to have 28 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. 

The eight De Los Santos Family siblings surprised their father with the unveiling of a life size bronze bust statute of himself that will be placed at the company’s office in his honor.  

Oscar De Los Santos and his son, Oscar De Los Santos, Jr. acted as Masters of Ceremonies during the Gala Anniversary. 

Members of the De Los Santos Family also presented their personal words of appreciation and love for their parents, Isidro and Lydia De Los Santos during the gala.

Guests visited and greeted Mr. Isidro De Los Santos, Jr. and his family during the event.  Guests were entertained and served refreshments and dinner.  

The Eagle Pass Business Journal congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Isidro De Los Santos, Jr. and their eight children, 28 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren and their business, Parts Service Supply Co., Inc. on its 50th Anniversary and wishes them continued success in their future endeavors.