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Benjamin Enriquez Obituary

Benjamin "Wicho" Enriquez
Born 6/2/1934 and entered into rest on 10/25/2012
Ben was a lifetime resident of Colton. He served proudly in the US Army, and retired from March Air Force Base. He is preceded in death by his wife Connie and daughter Rita. He leaves behind his wife Carol, sons Benny (April), Richard (Roseanne) 9 grand- children, 3 great grandchildren, 4 sisters, 3 brothers, step children, step grandchildren, family and friends. Ben was loved by many. Services will be held on Friday November 2, 2012 at Colton Funeral Home 1275 N. La Cadena Dr. Colton from 9-11am. Burial to follow at Arlington National Cemetery in Riverside at 12:00.

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Published by San Bernardino County Sun on Oct. 31, 2012.

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Connie Holguin

November 6, 2012

My heart felt sympathy goes out to the Enriquez family for the loss of your father,grandfather. May the Lord bless you with peace and comfort during this time of sorrow and may the beautiful memories each of you have help you through this difficult time. God Bless

Colleen Galindo

November 1, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.

Cecilia Enriquez

November 1, 2012

Grandpa, these couple of years had been taken from us but the one thing in our hearts that will forever remain is the love and memories we had! I am so glad i got to spend the last few days by your side, and ill always remember our last cruise together! I love you grandpa i know your with mom connie and rita now so continue to watch over the family and help us get through tomorrow! Love Cecilia

D D

October 31, 2012

Benny, Richard, and Carol, you have my condolences for the loss of Benjamin. May you find comfort in prayer at this sorrowful time. Psalms 65:2

April Enriquez

October 31, 2012

Grandpa Wicho, you have been a blessing in my life..I can truly say that you made my life better, I will always hold you in my heart, and remember our date nights in the hospital..love you grandpa and once again thank you for all you taught me over the years.

October 31, 2012

Enriquez Family, Sorry to hear of your loss. May the love and friendship of you shared with him bring you the peace of you need at this time. May his memories give you the strength to endure and comfort others. PSALMS 55:55

Grandpa and Dad 2012

Cecilia Enriquez

October 31, 2012

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