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1923

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2014

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MARIA DEL TORO Obituary

Maria Luisa Del Toro, beloved mother, Nana, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. She was born on January 15, 1923 in El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents Francisco and Cliceria Castañon, husband Francisco Del Toro Sr., sister Ester Avila, and brothers Arturo and Rafael Castañon. She is survived by her brother Angel, three daughters, Estela, Lourdes, Patricia and two sons, Frank Jr. and David; nine grandchildren, Lisa, Brian, Michael, Nick, Joey, Chris, Matthew, Louis and Loren; eight great grandchildren, Cheyane, Christian, Brian, Adam, Joseph, Cashton, Grace Marie and Emmy. She was employed at J.C. Penney (Fox Plaza) for over fifteen years. She enjoyed spending time with family, friends and co-workers. She loved to dance, make people laugh and was an avid Spurs fan. Pallbearers are Brian Schwantner, Michael, Nicholas and Joseph Isaac, Christopher and Matthew Del Toro. A special thank you to caregivers Erika Gaona and CNA Martha Diaz for their companionship and the tender loving care they provided our mother for the past three years. We'd like to thank Bienvivir All-Inclusive Senior Health Services and Dr. Vandshekari. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 pm on Friday December 5, 2014 at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be at 9:00 am on Saturday December 6, 2014 at Santo Niño de Atocha Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Service under the direction of HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 1060 Carolina 598-3332

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Published by El Paso Times from Dec. 3 to Dec. 11, 2014.

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Irene Cazares

December 10, 2014

My deepest condolences Frank on the loss of your Mom. My mother went to heaven Dec. 1, so I share your pain at this time. My prayers for you and your family. Praying for strength and comfort. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

December 6, 2014

Please accept my condolences. May the wonderful memories of her sustain you until God's promises are fulfilled.
John 6:40

Mark Scott

December 6, 2014

Frank and family. My family and I send our deep sympathies to you and your family, we are sorry for your loss. God bless you and your love ones. We will be praying for you in this time of need!
-Mark Scott &family

Jacob Avila

December 5, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Del Toro family, Nana, will be missed
love the
Avila's

Ralph Loya

December 5, 2014

Frank,sorry to hear about your mom passing, we will keep your family in our prayers.

Manuel Rivera

December 5, 2014

The Rivera family would like to express our deepest condolences for the loss of your wonderful mother. For many years she was like a mother to many of the friends that visited your home. She is remembered fondly.

Bonnie Avila

December 5, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Estela, Lottie, Frank, David, Patsy and extended family. My heart is heavy with sadness as I am unable to attend my Nana's celebration of life.
Praise God I was able to visit with her in November and in her usual self she made me laugh. My Nana was very special to me as I recall all the memories and special moments we shared. She was very supportive, encouraging but I was most grateful and fond of her humor – she lessened the pain with laughter.
May her memories give you comfort during this difficult time. Nana you are forever in my heart, rest in peace

Sunrise Elementary

December 5, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Del Toro family. Our love and prayers are with all of you.
Sunrise Family

December 4, 2014

Del Toro Family:

The Romero family from Santa Fe, NM wish to send you our deepest sympathy on the loss of Marie. She was a wonderful, funny woman and I am sure she will be dearly missed. God bless you all during this difficult time.

Punkie and Fred

Susie Cortinas-Nichols

December 4, 2014

Our deepest condolences, Del Toro Family. Your Mom was such a good, kind, and fun loving woman and she will be in our hearts forever. Please know that I will be praying for strength, peace, and comfort for all of you and your family. God Bless.

Armando Moncada

December 4, 2014

My condolences to the entire family. As your next door neighbor I grew up with all of you. Your mom was always very nice to me.

December 4, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Del Toro family. Mrs. Del Toro was such a wonderful and loving person. She will be missed by many. To all the family she left behind, cherish all the wonderful memories.

Patsy Carrasco Urias

Jaime "Pinky" & Aurora Arrieta

December 4, 2014

Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to "The Del Toro Family" of the loss of your Mother. There is "no greater love" than a "Mother's Love". May her light from above "shine" on your family forever. God Bless and may God keep you in " his warm safe hands".

Tom Carrillo

December 4, 2014

Frank and David and your family, on behalf of the El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

December 4, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with all of you. Love Janet Barela

TERRY CARRASCO

December 4, 2014

Nana, rest in peace. You will live in my heart forever.

Delia Gutierrez

December 3, 2014

Patsy, Lotti, Estela Jr and David our thoughts prayers and condolences are with you during this difficult time. This is a huge loss not only to you but to our family as well we loved your mother dearly. Years ago we adopted Mary as our Aunt she was always so loving and funny. If I was down and out I would call and talk to her and she always made me laugh with her jokes. She always told me if there was anything I needed she would be there for me and she always was. When I had my only son Steven she loved him and would always tell me bring him over when you go see your Mom. Steven loved her as well he knew that when we went to Grandmas he would run to Aunt Mary's house to and give her the tight hug and kisses. She loved it and always had a cookie or candy for him. We have very fond memories of Aunt Mary and will cherish them forever. Who would have known that Steven would turn out to meet one of Aunt Mary's great grandson Brian later in life and become best friends. We will miss her dearly but know that she no longer suffers and is with your father dancing away laughing. I know we will have another guardian angel always watching out for us God Bless you all

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