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Manuel Pacillas Obituary
El Paso - Manuel "Manny" Pacillas, Jr. was born in El Paso Texas February 9, 1933, the oldest son of Manuel Pacillas, Sr. and Josefina Pacillas. A lifelong El Pasoan, Manny was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His love extended through his vocation as an educator, coach, and athletic trainer.
Over the course of a well-lived life Manny was recognized for numerous achievements. More than the accolades, Manny felt his greatest impact extended from the love of Elvia, his wife of 64 years, to his family, friends and colleagues, and the numerous students he had the "privilege" of working with over the decades. His Catholic faith was central to him and reflected throughout his life work and as a cherished husband and family patriarch.
Children - Manuel Pacillas III ( Margaret ); Paul Eric Pacillas Sr. ( Kelly ); Monica Elvia Barba ( Rudy ); Peter Francis Pacillas ( Dolores ); Michael Rene Pacillas. Grandchildren - Manuel Pacillas IV ( Megan ); Maggie P. Ruth ( Cameron ); Michelle P. Lopez ( Adrian ); Milan D. Pacillas - Deceased; Alexandra Pacillas ( Jacen ); Paul Eric Pacillas Jr. ( Amanda ); Matthew Pacillas; Fr. Thomas More Barba O.P.; Michael Anthony Barba ( Caroline ); Gabriel Z. Barba; Nicole Pacillas; Elizabeth Pacillas; Peter Michael Pacillas ( Ariana ); Blaine Pacillas; Jade Pacillas; Zane Pacillas; Aidan Pacillas. Great Grandchildren - Clive H.; Matilda A.; Pax Milan; Kamren; Masen; Logan; William; Mikaela; Greyson; Nora; Henry; Jayce.
Pallbearers and Grandsons - Manuel Pacillas IV; Paul Eric Pacillas Jr. ; Matthew I. Pacillas; Michael A. Barba; Peter M. Pacillas; Zane Pacillas.
Honorary Pallbearers - Kirk Jackson; Sergio Renteria; Tony Ontiveros; Fred Jimenez; Omar Castro; Juan Cardenas.
We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to all the health care workers who provided care: Elizabeth RN, Avida; Elara Hospice.
Public Visitation Friday, October 9, 5:00 - 9:00 pm with Rosary 7:00 pm, Crestview Funeral Home, 1462 N. Zaragoza Rd., El Paso, TX 79936.
Graveside burial Saturday, October 10, 10:30 am, Mt. Carmel Cemetery, 401 S. Zaragoza Rd., El Paso, TX 79907.
Services entrusted to Crestview Funeral Home, 1462 N. Zaragoza Rd., El Paso, TX 79936.
A livestream of the Rosary will be available through the Crestview Funeral Home Facebook Page.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to: Coalition for Life ( www.southwest.life/give )
Manuel ""Manny"" Pacillas, Jr. nació en El Paso, Texas el 9 de febrero de 1933, como hijo mayor de Manuel Pacillas, Sr. y Josefina Pacillas. Manny, un paseño vitalicio, fue un esposo, padre, abuelo y bisabuelo dedicado y amoroso. Su amor se extendió a través de su vocación como educador, entrenador y preparador físico. A lo largo de una vida bien vivida, Manny fue reconocido por numerosos logros. Más que los elogios, Manny sintió que su mayor impacto se extendió desde el amor de Elvia, su esposa durante 64 años, hasta su familia, amigos y colegas, y los numerosos estudiantes con los que tuvo el ""privilegio"" de trabajar durante décadas. Su fe católica fue fundamental para él y se reflejó a lo largo de su trabajo de vida y como esposo querido y patriarca de la familia. Le quedan sus hijos: Manuel Pacillas III (Margaret), Paul Eric Pacillas Sr. (Kelly), Mónica Elvia Barba (Rudy), Peter Francis Pacillas (Dolores) y Michael René Pacillas. También quedan sus nietos: Manuel Pacillas IV (Megan), Maggie P. Ruth (Cameron), Michelle P. López (Adrián)y Milán D. Pacillas. Le antecedieron en muerte: Alexandra Pacillas (Jacen), Paul Eric Pacillas Jr. (Amanda), Matthew Pacillas, P. Thomas More Barba O.P ., Michael Anthony Barba (Caroline), Gabriel Z. Barba, Nicole Pacillas, Elizabeth Pacillas, Peter Michael Pacillas (Ariana), Blaine Pacillas, Jade Pacillas, Zane Pacillas y Aidan Pacillas. Igualmente le quedan sus bisnietos: Clive H ., Matilda A ., Pax Milán, Kamren, Masen, Logan, Guillermo, Mikaela, Greyson, Nora, Enrique y Jayce. Los portadores del féretro son sus nietos: Manuel Pacillas IV, Paul Eric Pacillas Jr., Mateo I. Pacillas, Michael A. Barba, Peter M. Pacillas y Zane Pacillas. Los portadores honorarios del féretro son: Kirk Jackson, Sergio Rentería, Tony Ontiveros, Fred Jiménez, Omar Castro y Juan Cárdenas. Nos gustaría expresar nuestra gratitud y reconocimiento a todos los trabajadores de la salud que brindaron atención: Elizabeth RN, Avida, de Elara Hospice. El velorio público será el viernes 9 de octubre de 5:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. con el rosario a las 7:00 p.m. en Crestview Funeral Home, en el 1462 N. El entierro serña a las 10:30 a.m. en el cementerio de Mount Carmel, en el 401 S. Zaragoza Rd., El Paso, TX 79907. Servicios otorgados por Crestview Funeral Home, 1462 N. Zaragoza Rd., El Paso, TX 79936. La transmisión en vivo del rosario estará disponible a través del Facebook de Crestview Funeral Home . En lugar de flores, se pueden hacer obsequios conmemorativos a Coalition for Life (www.southwest.life/give).
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Andy Cortez
October 9, 2020
My sincerest condolences to the Pacillas family. Coach was a great man and mentor. Was firm and attention to detail but always respected the young athletes. Thank you coach for being a positive role model.
OMAR REBOLLO
October 9, 2020
Manny and Barbara Rey-Sanchez
October 7, 2020
We are sad to hear of the passing of a friend and old neighbor on Osage Street. Our prayers are with the family who we saw grow from children to now. We, Manny Sanchez and Barbara Rey-Sanchez along with our children, who grew up with Manny's, Melissa Ann Sanchez-Sullivan, Monica Luz Sanchez Alvarado and Manny Joe Sanchez, offer our Love to this unbelievable friend and family. God bless all of you during this time. Love Manny and Barbara Sanchez.
Patsy Arrambide-Fuentes
October 6, 2020
Mrs. Pacillas and family, May Our Lord Our God receive Mr. Pacillas with open arms into his Glorious Kingdom and May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him. I am so grateful for all the support Mr. Pacillas and you gave Eric and I especially when my Dad passed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You All.
Patsy Arrambide-Fuentes
Armando Sanchez
October 6, 2020
Mr. Pacillas, Sir you were my football coach and teacher at Jefferson High school. You were very well know for your commitment to both sports and classroom academics sir. I wish I could have seen you again after graduation one more time to thank you for instilling in us what it would take to make it in our future life endeavors. That tough love showed us how much you cared for us. Thank you for love, guidance and molding us to be productive adults. To the Pacillas family my heart felt condolences. Rest in Peace Sir.
Roberto Garcia
October 6, 2020
HE WAS MY WRESTLING COACH AT THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL. ALWAYS TREATED US WITH RESPECT AND PUSHED FOR US TO BE BETTER, NOT JUST IN SPORTS BUT IN EVERTHING WE DID, SPECIALLY OUR EDUCATION. HE WILL BE MISSED, GOD BLESS ALL HIS FAMILY.
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