Gilberto E. Enriquez

On February 4, 1940, Gilberto was born, in Flores Magon, Chihuahua, Mexico, to loving parents Francisco Enriquez and Felicitas Estrada. He graduated from El Paso Technical High School in 1961. He served in the US Army as Private First Class from 1964 to 1970. He received his Associates Degree in Applied Science in 1976 from the El Paso Community College. He served as a Sargent in the Texas National Guard for 20 years from 1977 to 1997. He loyally worked at Farah Manufacturing Company for 32 years. He was a faithful member of Cristo Rey Catholic Church for over 43 years.

On December 26, 1964, at 24 years old, Gilberto married the love of his life Francisca Baeza Mesa in Chihuahua, Mexico. They were happily married for 54 blessed years. He enjoyed the ranch life with his extended family at the family ranch in Santa Clara, Namiquipa, Mexico. He enjoyed being outdoors with our family at Yellowstone National Park and loved playing baseball, his favorite past time. He treasured his family and the big dinners they enjoyed at holiday events. He will certainly leave behind a great emptiness and void for all of those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife Francisca (Paquita) Baeza Enriquez; his children Gilbert Enriquez, Jr (Lizette Enriquez) of Ogden, Utah, Yvette Avila (Ruben Avila) of El Paso, Texas, Irma Olide (Enrique Olide) of Arlington Texas, and Osvaldo Enriquez (Karen Rey) of Lewisville, Texas; his grandchildren Yasmine Olide, Katelyn Olide, Christopher Avila, Alec Enriquez, Audrey Enriquez, and Adalyn Enriquez; his brothers Tomas Enriquez (Maria Enriquez) and Leopoldo Enriquez (Teresa Enriquez); and many other loving relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Francisco Enriquez and Felicitas Estrada, brother Socorro Enriquez, and sister Paula Enriquez Gurrola.

The family would like to thank all of those who offered up prayers, words of encouragement, visits, as well as all the doctors and caregivers who worked so diligently. Your presence and prayers have given us an arm to lean on and helped us to maintain our strength. We are deeply grateful and thankful. May God bless each of you.