Emmanuel R. Enriquez, 65, of Deer Park, Texas, was called home by Our Heavenly Father on November 25, 2018. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 23, 1953 to Jose and Basilisa Enriquez. He was married to Cynthia Enriquez for 45 loving years. After years of working hard, Emmanuel happily retired and spent most of his time with his wife, children and grandchildren whom he lived for.
Working outdoors and family bar-b-ques were always an event where Emmanuel relished the ambiance surrounded by all those he loved. He enjoyed playing cards, traveling and taking family vacations. Emmanuel had a love for sports. The Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs and Texas Rangers were his definite teams of choice. He coached his son in little league baseball as well as taught the basics of baseball to his grandson. He loved attending his grandchildren’s extracurricular activities and sharing those special moments with them.
In his younger years, Emmanuel enjoyed playing baseball, basketball and football. Emmanuel loved to smile, laugh and jest. As an avid jokester, he could always get a chuckle from a good prank. Emmanuel was a jack-of-all-trades and everything he worked on was completed effortlessly.
Emmanuel was preceded in death by parents, Jose and Basilisa Enriquez.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia; son, Xavier (Betina) Enriquez; daughter, April Bettina Enriquez; grandchildren, Cordero Tomas Enriquez, Alexis Marie Gandara, Jazira Basilisa Enriquez; sister, Eloisa Ortega (Hilario); brothers, Benjamin Enriquez, Jose Enriquez Jr., Nicolas Enriquez, Carlos Enriquez, Roberto (Janie) Enriquez; numerous nieces and nephews.
Emmanuel was a beloved son, brother, husband, father and grandfather whom will be dearly missed. We will cherish his memories forever and keep them close to our hearts.
