TOMMY RYALS Obituary

Tommy Lee Ryals, Jr., 74, our beloved husband, father and grandfather ascended into heaven on January 23, 2014. He was a Florida native who loved fishing, watching football, computers and technology. He served his country in both the Air Force and Army, and worked as a computer specialist from the inception of the super computers at Nasa to the present day. Tommy will always be remembered as a generous and kind soul. He will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Tommy L. Ryals, Sr.; sisters, Peggy, Mary Jo and brother Jerry. Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Guadalupe Ryals; daughters, Delores (David) Ornelas, Tamara (Jeff) Sterling, Stephanie (Mike) Kalka; grandchildren Lauren Lambing, Joseph Ornelas and Nathaniel Sterling. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 27, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at San Jose Funeral Home-East. Reciting of the rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church at 2301 Zanzibar. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 12:00 noon at St. Raphael Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Funeral services arranged by San Jose Funeral Home-East 10950 Pellicano Dr. (915)590-8700.

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Published by El Paso Times from Jan. 25 to Feb. 1, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for TOMMY RYALS

11 Entries

Tim Mullen

April 15, 2014

Tom, was one my supervisors from 1979-1983 at Control Data Corp.. One Friday he put his car in the shop and I volunteered to give him a ride. He and I worked on a computer problem all night long at White Sands Missile Range LBJSC. Dinner that night was a Snickers bar from a vending machine. We worked until 5:30 AM. We were both tired and cranky. We became angry and argued numerous times that night. We each felt the other was unable to see our own view point. I drove Tom home then had a 40 minute drive to my home. I decided Tom did not care about anyone but himself. Half way home I pulled over and took a nap in the car. When I got home the phone was ringing, it was Tom making sure I made it home safely. While I was sleeping in the car he was awake calling repeatedly worried about me. I was so touched by that act of love I decided I would never judge another person that harshly again. I carried that lesson with me since. "Yet those who journey in the garden land of knowledge, because they see the end in the beginning, see peace in war and friendliness in anger." (The Seven Valleys and the Four Valleys). May God give Tom a shiny refurbished Ford pickup (metaphor) to carry him on his spiritual journey.

Wedding Day

Stephanie Kalka

February 4, 2014

Dad & Mom

Stephanie Kalka

February 4, 2014

Dad being silly...

Stephanie Kalka

February 4, 2014

Stephanie Kalka

February 4, 2014

Dad-
I miss you with all my heart but know that we will be reunited one day! I love you!!!

Sylvia Olivas (Coilcraft Inc.)

January 29, 2014

Tom was so polite always had a smile he worked on our printers and back then our system 36. May our Lord bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.

Ernesto Zapien

January 29, 2014

Tom was not just a great person to work with, he was someone you could truly call a good friend, partner, buddy, confidant. I could depend on Tom for advise, support and strength to meet any challenge that came my way. I knew as soon as Tom walked in the door or got that call from him that everything was going to be alright. I will always keep you in my heart Thomas

Ernie Zapien

Liz Quillin

January 27, 2014

My heart goes out to all of you right now. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. I've been reflecting on so many memories of my Uncle Tom and these memories brought a smile to my face. He was very colorful and his accent only added to his charm. Big hugs to all of you.

Love,
Liz Quillin

January 27, 2014

May persevering in prayer comfort you and your family. Romans 12:12. N.S.

Mary & James Barela

January 26, 2014

May God bless you and your family. God rest your soul. Mary & James Barela

Mike Casey

January 26, 2014

Mr. Ryals,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Cold War. Millions of Americans slept safe at night because you and your fellow Servicemen stood ready to defend our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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