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Enrique Castanares Obituary

Enrique Castanares, 87, passed away on September 6, 2009 after a short illness. He was born on December 8, 1921 in El Paso, Texas. At his bedside he was surrounded by his loving wife of 64 years Bertha, his daughter Bertha Alicia, grandsons, Mario Trejo, Roberto Trejo (Jenny) and Sergio Trejo (Kristy) and four great-grandchildren Christian, Matthew, Kameryn and Karina. His parting has left an enormous void but it will be filled with many joyous memories that were shared with him by family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Enrique walked, talked and breathed for his family and enjoyed every moment of it. Rosary service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 6:00 pm at Martin Funeral Home West. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 10:00 am at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1551 Belvidere. A private Inurnment will be held at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery by the family at a later date. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, TX 79912

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Published by El Paso Times from Sep. 8 to Sep. 18, 2009.

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Cherry Smith

September 14, 2009

Bertha, it has been too many years since I've seen you and Henry... Not since the days of my Mom working at JPaul Henderson.... What wonderful memories I have of you and I want you to know that my heart is saddened at your loss... Mother and Henry will be laughing and joking together ...
God Bless you and know that you always have a place in my thoughts, my heart and my prayers....

Sergio Trejo (Jr.)

September 14, 2009

I love you Ito!! Thank you for making my life so much more joyful! Your spirit lives on in the lives of so many,especially in the lives of your family!

Maria de Jesus Douglass

September 13, 2009

Queridas Bertha y Bertha Alicia,

Nuestra intencion fue acompanarles durante el rosario pero sali tarde del juzgado y ya habia terminado cuando llegamos.

Mi esposo se une a mi al expresarles nuestras mas profundas condolencias por la muerte de Don Enrique, tan amable y fina persona.

Estan ustedes y su familia en nuestro pensamiento y oraciones.

Un fuerte abrazo,

John David y Maria de Jesus Olivas Douglass

Anthony Castanares

September 11, 2009

Although our time together was reserved to special occasions, our hearts and deepest prayers go out to our uncle Enrique. With much love we offer our condolences from Jose Castanares, Jose Castanares Jr., Anthony Castanares, and the entire extended Castanares family.

Karen Williams

September 10, 2009

Neto, you were one of the delights in my life, and a great friend to my famiy, especially to my father Bart. I will miss you so very much. I know you are now with God and the angels watching over your loved ones.

Carlos Cortinas

September 9, 2009

mi querido "Neto"
Dios te bendice ya en presencia de El. Saludame a Pepe y Ponchita,
tu sobrino y haijado .
Carlos Cortinas

Mike Casey

September 8, 2009

Mr. Castanares,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Yvette Tani

September 8, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you during your time of sorrow. Love,

Lloyd, Yvette, Ryan and Jaclyn Tani

Kristie Navarette

September 8, 2009

I love you and miss you, Nino Neto. Rest in peace. Your goddaughter, Kristie.

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