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ROBERT ESPEJO Obituary

Robert Edward Espejo, 81, peacefully passed away on November 29, 2012 in El Paso. Born in Brooklyn, NY in 1931, Robert served his country in the US Army, retiring as a Master Sergeant after 21 years. He then served as a USG civil servant for 20 years. His passion for crossword puzzles was only surpassed by his passion, love and dedication to his family. He is survived by his loving wife Carmen Espejo, daughter Deborah Carrasco, daughter Melissa Gavre of Lincoln, NE and her husband Steven, son Stanley, and son William Espejo and his wife Annamarie of San Antonio, TX. He is also survived by grandchildren Joshua, Sarah, Tomas, Mateo, and Lucas, great-grandchildren Damian, and Dominik, and elder brother Louis Espejo of Pleasant Valley, NY. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Mohr and his stepfather James Newman, his uncle William Mohr and aunt Ione Mohr, and his eldest son, James Espejo. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 12:00 noon at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Rite of Committal will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Services under the direction of HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332

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Published by El Paso Times from Dec. 2 to Dec. 9, 2012.

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Terry Ortega

December 10, 2012

Carmen and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Robert will be missed. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Mike Casey

December 7, 2012

M/Sgt. Espejo,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army-especially during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Pauline Almanza

December 5, 2012

My deepest sympathy my friend, and my prayers are with you and your family.

jacqueline kane

December 4, 2012

You will be missed.sorry for ur lost.

AURORA ACOSTA

December 4, 2012

DEBBIE,I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER, MAY HE REST IN PEACE

Joe and Diana

December 3, 2012

We are sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May God bless you and your family.

Carmen Gonzalez

December 3, 2012

dearest friend debbie i had the pleasure to meet your father wich was a great blessing my thoughts and prayer are with you and your family

jackie kane

December 3, 2012

R.I.p. mr espejoi will always remember you,such a nice and respectful man.may the lord be with you and your loving family...

rick and diana mccarter

December 3, 2012

A very good man with a big heart. We will miss him very much

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