In loving memory of Robert Pond O'Beirne, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother passed on 16 December 2015. Robert was born in Brooklyn, New York and spent his childhood in Queens Village and Wading River, NY. He graduated with a physics degree from Fordham University, NY. During the Korean War, he served in the United States Army First Guided Missiles Brigade, Fort Bliss, Texas. After his military service, Robert returned to school and with hard work, he earned his DDS degree from St. Louis University Dental School, St. Louis, MO.
Dr. O’Beirne was a practicing dentist in El Paso for over 40 years. He was active in many civic affairs and served as president of the El Paso Lower Valley Rotary Club. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Dr. O’Beirne celebrated 65 years of marriage to his beloved wife, Mary Ann. Together they were parents to 12 children, who blessed them with 25 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his 3 children: Virginia Ann, Robert Charles and William Francis. Survivors include his beloved wife, Mary Ann and his 9 devoted children and their families: Robert, Mary Maggard, Patrick, Carolyn, John, Jeanne Soucy, Peter, Edward and Colin. Robert leaves behind a lifetime of treasured memories.
Visitation 5–9 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2015 with Vigil at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 2301 Zanzibar. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
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