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MARGARITO BANALES Obituary

BANALES Margarito Banales, Sr., beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 29, 2012, at age 95. He was born on March 14, 1917 in Valentine, Texas. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Consuelo V. Banales and is survived by his sisters, Maria Valencia, Celestina Delgado and brothers, Matilde and Ignacio Banales. Our father worked for ASARCO as an assistant mechanic for 34 years. He loved to be in the garden planting his chiles and tomatoes. Left to miss him forever but always in our hearts are his nine children: Margarito, Jr., (Eva), Joe D. (Ellie), Xavier (Anna), Manuel (Peggy), Jaime (Audrey), Mario (Alicia), Martha, Tony (Kim) and Miguel, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family would like to express their gratitude to Socorro Gonzalez for the loving care she gave to our father as well as our mother. We also express our gratitude to all the medical personnel who treated our father throughout the years, and especially the nursing staff at Kindred Hospital, in providing care for our father and keeping him comfortable. Pallbearers: Margarito, Jr., Joe, Xavier, Manuel, Jaime, and Tony Banales. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 4, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Eulogies at 7:00PM at FDA Martin Central, 3839 Montana Avenue. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at FDA Martin Central. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 401 S. Zaragoza.

Published by El Paso Times from Sep. 2 to Sep. 9, 2012.
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Javier and Manny, my condolences to your family and loves ones for the loss of your much revered and respected family patriarch. One remembers your father from the days when you lived in the Rio Linda neighborhood. -- Julian Villanueva

September 30, 2012

To my dear friend Martha and the Bañales family,
God called upon your Dad to rest in heaven and he will watch over you, protect you and guide you from up above. Your memories of him will first bring you sadness but then will turn into happiness and strength to get you through each day.
My sincere and deepest condolences.

Mary Ann Kautz

September 4, 2012

Dios te bendiga, Sr. Banales. We are all praying for the Banales children. Mr. Banales was a loving father and devoted husband.

Sommerlad/Banales families

September 4, 2012

Mr. Banales
Your Parents have built a lasting legacy with their children fueled by their inspiration and example of a loving family. May our Lord provide you and your entire Family with his guidance, direction, strength and wisdom in assisting you with this difficult challenge.
Larry & Gaby Hernandez
El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame

Larry Hernandez

September 3, 2012

So very sorry, UNCLE Mario, my deepest condolences..all my love to you and the family

Tony de la Rosa

September 3, 2012

Xavier your father was such a gifted man as one can tell by his love for gardening. May you, Anna and your family find peace and comfort everytime you see flowers around you.

September 2, 2012

Passing time can never fade,
All the special memories made,
Loved ones never really part,
For they live inside your heart.

My deep condolences to the Banales family.

Dee Anne Boyd

September 2, 2012

Maggie, we extend our sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. May the peace of our good Lord give all of you comfort in knowing that your father is now with his Father, resting in eternal peace and joy. Our prayers are with you and your entire beautiful family....Bob and Susie Aguirre...EP Baseball Hall of Fame

September 2, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to all the members of the Banales family.

Our Prayers are with you and may God give you the strength to deal with this great loss.

Mr. & Mrs. Raul Barrera

September 2, 2012

Dearest Mario, Licha, and entire Bañales family, words are inadequate to express the sorrow we feel as your beloved father has left your midst. We pray you receive comfort and strength from your deep faith, love and support of family and friends, and from the many beautiful memories your parents have left in your hearts and minds. We were all witness to the beautiful love story your parents shared all those years. May they celebrate their reunion in God's glorious heaven. Our prayers and love extend to all your family. From Las Vegas....Marty, Tony, Mike, Wendy, Taylor, Mikey, Matthew, and Herb.

Marty de la Rosa

September 2, 2012

My deepest sympathies to the family.

Rogelio F. Arteaga

September 2, 2012

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