Jose Benjamin Telles
1912 - 2014
Jose Benjamin Telles
1912 - 2014
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1912
DIED
2014
Jose Telles Obituary
Jose Benjamin Telles born in San Miguel, NM on November 22, 1912 to Maria Ascencion Garcia Telles and Agustin Telles, passed away September 7, 2014 in El Paso. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps having served during World War II. Jose was appointed as Post Master on November 25, 1972 of the U.S. Post Office in Anthony, NM. He was a life member of VFW Post #4384 where he had served as Post Commander from 1994-1996. Jose had also been a member of American Legion Post #122, and held Honorary Membership at the Anthony Rotary Club.
Jose was preceded in death by his wife, Enriqueta Garcia Telles; parents; four brothers, Alfredo, Ramon, Roberto, Eulalio (Lalo); three sisters, Ofelia Uribe, Juanita Baxter, and Lucy Nickels; daughter-in-law, Doris Telles; and grandson, Daniel Lee Owens. He is survived by his children, Fr. John Telles, Louie Telles (Carol Mora), Frances Owens (Ronnie), and Dorothy Terrazas (Art); eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Jose is also survived by two brothers, Jose Florencio and Felix Telles; sister-in-law, Juanita Escajeda; and many nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Anthony Church (Anthony, NM) with a Rosary to commence at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 10 a.m. also at St. Anthony Church (Anthony, NM). Interment will follow in Anthony Cemetery. Services entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Harding Orr & McDaniel, 320 Montana Ave. (915) 533-1646.
Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Harding-Orr, El Paso, TX.
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September 16, 2014
Father John, Louie, Francis, and Dorothy Uncle Ben was an awesome human being who served his country well and raised you with great pride. Thanks uncle Ben
Danny
Mike Casey
September 16, 2014
Mr. Telles,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during WW II and also for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Daniel Levario
September 14, 2014
Johnny, Louie, Frances and Dorothy please accept my sympathy on your father's passing. I will miss seeing him.
Mary Helen Silva
September 12, 2014
Johnny, Louie, Frances and Dorothy, My condolences on the passing of your father. I will keep you all in my prayers.
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Irene N Lopez
September 11, 2014
It was a pleasure knowing Mr. Telles, a very nice person.
My condolences and prayers to all the family.
yolanda Telles-Giles
September 10, 2014
Our heart felt sorrow for your loss. Yolanda (Irene) & James Telles. He will be so missed for his smile and fun spirit.
Rosie Aldaz
September 9, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Telles was such a good friend of my dad's and we will miss him. Our prayers to all the family
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