Fernando R. "Tex" Garibay

GARIBAY, Fernando R. "Tex", passed away after a sudden illness on March 21, 2006. Fernando was born June 29, 1935 in Chihuahua, Mexico. He was a long-time resident of San Manuel, Arizona for 25 years and Mammoth for 27 years. Fernando was employed with Magma Copper/BHP for 40 years. He was a loving husband father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. Fernando loved his family and loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren. He loved the outdoors, his carpentry work, and was always willing to lend a hand to help others. Fernando will be missed dearly and all who knew him, their lives will be changed by this tragic loss. Fernando is survived by his wife of 25 years, Gloria; children, Fernando, Jr., Gabriel, Vivian (Gary), Randy (Candy), Otto (Judy), Marilynn (Nick); grandchildren, Eric, Chris, Briana, Joel, Amanda, Brittany, Kayla, Alexis, Brandon, Shea, Alex; and great-grandchild, Lucas William. The funeral services were held on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church, in San Manuel. He was then buried at San Pedro Valley View Cemetery in Mammoth.