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James Grijalva Obituary

James Grijalva Jr.

El Paso - Beloved husband, father, son, brother, and uncle, James Grijalva, 54, was called to his heavenly home on September 10, 2020.

James lived life to the fullest. He had a radiant smile that was contagious and which also made him many friends. James was the owner of Global Flooring and Specialties, LLC since 1988. He enjoyed spending his free time traveling, cooking (especially Italian food), and as a member of the San Antonio 49er Empire.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Maribel Grijalva; sons, Andres Najera Jr., Alex Grijalva; daughter, Gabriela Grijalva; parents, Rod & Rosa Rodriguez; sister, Jolene Holguin; brother-in-law, Henry Holguinl; niece, Kristina Holguin; and nephew, Daniel Holguin.

Visitation: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm with Prayer Service at 5:00pm at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home.





Amado esposo, padre, hijo, hermano y tío, James Grijalva, de 54 años, fue llamado a su hogar celestial el 10 de septiembre del 2020 y vivió la vida al máximo. Tenía una sonrisa radiante y contagiosa la cual también le hizo tener muchos amigos. James era el propietario de Global Flooring and Specialties, LLC desde 1988. Disfrutaba de pasar su tiempo libre viajando, cocinando (especialmente comida italiana) y como miembro del San Antonio 49er Empire. Para recordarlo en memoria le quedan su esposa Maribel Grijalva, sus hijos Andrés Nájera Jr. y Alex Grijalva y su hija Gabriela Grijalva. También le quedan sus padres Rod y Rosa Rodríguez, su hermana Jolene Holguín, su cuñado Henry Holguin, su sobrina Kristina Holguín y su sobrino Daniel Holguín. El velorio se realizará el miércoles 16 de septiembre del 2020 de 3:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. con el servicio de oración a las 5:00 p.m. en Mount Carmel Funeral Home.

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Published by El Paso Times from Sep. 14 to Sep. 15, 2020.

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Cindy Aguilar-Davis

September 15, 2020

Jimmy, you were such a kind and giving soul. Rest in Peace.

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1755 N. Zaragoza, El Paso, TX 79936

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Mt. Carmel Funeral Home - El Paso

1755 N. Zaragoza, El Paso, TX 79936

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