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Pedro Grijalva Obituary

Pedro G. Grijalva passed away August 4, 2009 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his brothers John and Isidro Grijalva, his children – Pete Grijalva Jr., David T. Grijalva, Virginia Wells, Eva Melendez and Victor Grijalva, his grandchildren – Erika Grijalva, Rene Grijalva, Diana Grijalva, Stacey Grijalva, Sabrina Wells and Victoria Ferguson, and his great –grandsons – Angel and Alec Grijalva. Pedro is predeceased by his beloved wife Mary, his brothers, and sisters. He was born on July 31, 1928 in Ysleta and grew up on his father's farm. Later, he joined the Air Corps and wed Mary in 1950. Together they built a successful farm business. Pedro was a role model, lovingly teaching his children and grandchildren the value of hard work. He exemplified what it took to be successful: discipline, dedication, and passion for life. His legacy of successful business practices and love of life will forever live on through his children and grandchildren. Dad will be remembered for his honesty, generosity, determination, and humor. He was a man who befriended most people he met. He joins Mary in Heaven and will be missed greatly by family and friends. We love you Dad! Visitation will be h from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas, 9521 North Loop Dr. Funeral Mass will be at 9:00 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2009 at San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church, 503 Hunter. Interment will be at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Please visit our online register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net

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

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Mike Casey

August 17, 2009

Mr. Grijalva,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USAF during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

August 12, 2009

Grijalva Family, Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I was out of town
when he died and did not get back until after the funeral. My condolences to all of you. Uncle Pete
was a special uncle eventhough we did
not see him often, he always had a compliment. We saw him last at my Dad's (Lico Grijalva's) first anniversary mass in May. He looked so good. Again sorry for your loss.

your cousin,

Martha (Grijalva) Barragan

Rudy Villalobos

August 10, 2009

Pete , you will be missed, you always had a kind word for every one. May God give peace to your family, thanks for your friendship.
Your friend from Food mart and Piggly Wiggly.
Rudy Villalobos

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