Charles R. "Mac" McGuire

Charles R. “Mac” McGuire, 78 passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016. He was born on October 8, 1937 in Sasawka, Oklahoma. He met and married his wonderful wife, Natalia Salinas, here in El Paso in 1957, who with love, devotion, and caregiving made this marriage of 58 years such a wonderful trip. He is survived by Wife: Natalia, Daughter: Sandra Walker, Son: David & Wife: Lucia, Brother: L. Donavon of Temperance, MI; Grandsons: Bailey Walker of Bastrop, TX; and Charles T. McGuire of El Paso. Charles retired from the U.S. Army with 29 ½ years of service, most served here at Fort Bliss with several Tours overseas. He was awarded numerous awards including the Meritorious Service Medal. Charles was an El Paso County Master Gardner for the past 16 years. This, along with the opportunity to work in the Agrilife Community Garden, and The Associated Greenhouse was one of his greatest enjoyments. During these years he met, became acquainted with and made many, many great friends. The Master Gardner Association is such a great thing and provides so many benefits to the people of El Paso. At some time or another we will all be growing tomatoes and chilies together. Visitation: Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 5:00-9:00pm at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Graveside Service: Friday, September 30, 2016 at 10:00am at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to make a donation to your favorite charity.