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Paul Berlanga Obituary
Loving husband, father, and Popo, passed away peacefully at the age of 68, at home, surrounded by family, Wednesday, January 16th. He was born January 14, 1951, in Lubbock, Tx. He was the son of Joe and Dora Berlanga. He married Irma, the love of his life, October 7, 1969 together they raised three children. He was a very talented carpenter for over 40 years and master of all trades.
Survived by his loving wife, Irma. Brothers, Frank, Andrew, and Richard Berlanga all from Lubbock. Sisters, Del Forbus of Fort Worth, Sylvia Merchant of Lawton, Oklahoma, and Margie Kelly of Hudson Oaks. Children, Melissa Vera and husband Mark of Plainview; Trish Aguirre and husband Jerry; Joe Berlanga and wife Monica of Lubbock, 7 grandchildren Erica and Cint Mendez, Joe Paul Berlanga, Ivan, Benjamin, and Megan Vera, and Jake Aguirre and 3 great-grandchildren Hezekiah, Amaziah, and Rebekah Mendez. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Fabian Berlanga.
All services will be at Sanders Funeral Chapel. There will be an open visitation on Saturday at 5 PM - 9 PM and Sunday at 10 AM - 9 PM. A Memorial service will be held on Monday evening, January 21st, at 7PM - 9PM. Funeral services will be officiated by Rev. Charles Hankson on Tuesday, at 11AM, burial immediately following at City of Lubbock Cemetery. Please celebrate the life of Paul by visiting www.sandersfuneralhome.com
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January 23, 2019
May you Rest In Peace Paul. You are now in Heaven with your dad & Momma so we know you are in a wonderful place.
Prayers for Frank and the rest of the Berlanga Familia during this difficult time.
Love, Anna & Jerry Carrizales & Family
Sylvia Merchant
January 21, 2019
To my brother, whom I love so much, I will miss you everyday. This candle will glow and burn brightly, to light our way to you. Rest In Peace now.
Christina Garza
January 20, 2019
Rest in peace cousin, you are now with Tia and Tio and Fabian. Heaven has taken another angel home. My prayers and peace to the family. God bless you all.
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