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Ofelia Arroyo Obituary

Ofelia Rey Arroyo

El Paso - It is with great love that the family of Ofelia Rey Arroyo, 95, announces her passing on December 24, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. As we cope with this tremendous loss, we reflect on the amazing person that Ofelia was and the impact that she had on so many lives. Ofelia was a manager for the El Paso Housing Authority and a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Ofelia was also loyal and dedicated to her friends, especially in their most trying times. Her strength and will to live life to the fullest were core to her being, and she spent years walking Edgemere Park every morning to maintain her energy and youth. Ofelia cared for her mother, Cuca, as she aged and set the stage for a large and warm family dynamic that now filters down many generations. She deeply loved her husband, Ernesto Vicente, and was dedicated to him, even after he passed. Ofelia raised strong children and she tenderly cared for her grandchildren. Her home was a warm place that hosted years of family gatherings full of laughter and joy. While her life was never perfect, Ofelia always made the best of things and used her genuine faith, her determination, and her wisdom to protect and nurture those around her. Her laughter was infectious and she was always up for an adventure, especially a trip to the casino or a daily sip of Christian Brothers. She is survived by her sister Cuca and her children Isela, Irma, Bertha, Yvette, George, and Anthony. To those who share our pain, please find consolation in the fact that Ofelia now joins Ernesto Vicente, her son Ernesto Jr, her sister Consuelo, her brother Armando, and her two grand-daughters Jillian and Jeanette in heaven. While our sadness is almost unbearable, we find comfort in the countless and vivid memories. We were truly blessed and thank God for allowing us to have Ofelia in our lives. We are better people for knowing her and we now pay that forward in her memory. Lastly, we would like to sincerely thank Laura, Charlotte, and Patricia at Del Sol Hospital who took great care of Ofelia and ensured she was comfortable in her last days. Visitation will be on January 2, 2020 from 5pm to 9pm with a Rosary at 7pm at San Jose Funeral Home-East, 10950 Pellicano Drive. Funeral mass will be on January 3, 2020 at 11:30am at Saint Pius Church. Burial will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery on January 3, 2020 at 1pm.






Es con gran amor que la familia de Ofelia Rey Arroyo, de 95 años de edad, anuncia su fallecimiento el 24 de diciembre de 2019 en El Paso, Texas. Mientras afrontamos esta tremenda pérdida, reflexionamos sobre la increíble persona que era Ofelia y el impacto que tuvo en tantas vidas. Ofelia era gerente de El Paso Housing Authority y una amada hija, hermana, esposa, madre, abuela, bisabuela y tatarabuela. Ofelia también fue leal y dedicada a sus amigos, especialmente en sus momentos más difíciles. Su fuerza y voluntad de vivir la vida al máximo eran fundamentales para su ser, y pasó años caminando por Edgemere Park todas las mañanas para mantener su energía y juventud. Ofelia cuidaba a su madre, Cuca, a medida que envejecía y preparaba el escenario para una dinámica familiar grande y cálida que ahora filtra muchas generaciones. Ella amaba profundamente a su esposo, Ernesto Vicente, y se dedicó a él, incluso después de su fallecimiento. Ofelia crio hijos fuertes y cuidó tiernamente a sus nietos. Su hogar era un lugar cálido que albergaba años de reuniones familiares llenas de risas y alegría. Si bien su vida nunca fue perfecta, Ofelia siempre hizo lo mejor de las cosas y usó su fe genuina, su determinación y su sabiduría para proteger y nutrir a quienes la rodeaban. Su risa era contagiosa y siempre estaba lista para una aventura, especialmente un viaje al casino o un sorbo diario de Christian Brothers. Le sobrevive su hermana Cuca y sus hijos Isela, Irma, Bertha, Yvette, George y Anthony. Para aquellos que comparten nuestro dolor, consuélese el hecho de que Ofelia ahora se une a Ernesto Vicente, su hijo Ernesto Jr., su hermana Consuelo, su hermano Armando y sus dos nietas Jillian y Jeanette en el cielo. Si bien nuestra tristeza es casi insoportable, encontramos consuelo en los innumerables y vívidos recuerdos. Fuimos verdaderamente bendecidos y agradecemos a Dios por permitirnos tener a Ofelia en nuestras vidas. Somos mejores personas por conocerla y ahora pagamos eso en su memoria. Por último, nos gustaría agradecer sinceramente a Laura, Charlotte y Patricia en el Hospital Del Sol que cuidaron mucho a Ofelia y se aseguraron de que se sintiera cómoda en sus últimos días. La visita será el 2 de enero del 2020 de 5:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. con el rosario a las 7:00 p.m. en San Jose Funeral Home-East, en el 10950 Pellicano Drive. La misa fúnebre será el 3 de enero de 2020 a las 11:30 a.m. en la iglesia de Saint Pius. El entierro proseguirá en el cementerio nacional de Fort Bliss el 3 de enero del 2020 a la 1:00 p.m.

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Published by El Paso Times from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2019.

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Rachel Armendariz

January 2, 2020

We are saddened by the loss your sweet and beautiful mom. We have fond memories growing up in our great neighborhood seeing your mom watering, driving us to school and park, talking to us, and always having a smile on her face! She was a warm and kind neighbor to us all! Heaven has gained another angel and greeted with open arms! God bless the Arroyo family! With all our love and hugs,
Ruben and Rachel Armendariz

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December 31, 2019

Dear Yvette,

Gerhard and I want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We both know how it feels to see one's beloved Mother pass on to the other side of Glory. Thank you and your family for so plainly stating that your sweet and much-loved Mother is now in Heaven with the Lord and those family members who went there before her. Although we never had the pleasure of meeting and knowing your Mother, we know you...and you are so loving and kind to everyone all the time. We can see how much effect your lovely Mother must have had on you, Yvette, and all of your siblings. May God bless and comfort you during this time. He is always close to you. Much love, Madeleine and Gerhard Hardt

Sandy Telles

December 31, 2019

To you with all love, dearest Isela, my "unbiological sister", your sisters and your families...I feel and know much too well the sadness of your loss, unimaginable heartbreak, share in your grief; yet, I join you in bittersweet celebration of your beloved mother's life. I am forever thankful, blessed and honored to have known your beautiful, gracious mother, who always welcomed me open armed with smiles, joy, kindness, warmth, loving friendship and into her family. I wish you solace in fond memories, in knowing her light continues to glow and that her fully lived life continues in God's everlasting light. I shall always keep you in my heart special, wonderful angel...
"For you shall go out with joy and be let forth with peace; the mountains and the hills break out in song before you, and all the trees of the countryside shall clap their hands." Isaiah 55:12

Heartfelt condolences and much love on behalf of my family...

Oscar & Betty Gonzales

December 30, 2019

Thinking of you and extending our most Heartfelt Blessings and Prayers.

Toni & Ray Rubio

December 30, 2019

A beautiful lady lighting up the Heavens

December 30, 2019

I feel for the Arroyo children because I recently lost a parent too. They are at Peace now which is a comfort to us.Lets remember the Good Times.God Bless them and us all.

December 30, 2019

Oh I feel for the Arroyo siblings,because, recently we had a loss in our family,We take comfort in knowing our loved ones are at Peace now. They are still with us in some ways, we just can't see them because they are invisible.Take care,God Bless them and us all.
Friends always,
Becki

Ruben Jr & Cindy Sanchez

December 30, 2019

We send our most sincere condolences to all of Mrs Arroyo's Family. We have fond memories of her as we grew up with you all in the same neighborhood. Your mom was such a beautiful and kind lady. She will truly be missed.
Love you all

Ray and Yvonne Montoya

December 29, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you .
Always,
Ray and Yvonne Montoya, Tury and Danny Bejarano

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

San Jose Funeral Home - Eastside

10950 Pellicano Drive, El Paso, TX 79935

Jan

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Rosary

7:00 p.m.

San Jose Funeral Home - Eastside

10950 Pellicano Drive, El Paso, TX 79935

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Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

Saint Pius Church

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Burial

1:00 p.m.

Fort Bliss National Cemetery

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