Roger Maldonado Sr.

On July 23, 2015, Rogelio “Roger” Maldonado Sr. passed away peacefully at home

surrounded by his family and in his daughter’s loving arms. He is survived by his

loving wife, Martha A. Maldonado, their daughter, Dr. Yvonne E. Maldonado,

husband Jose Luis Gonzalez and children: Nathan Quintana Maldonado

(father- Fernando Quintana), Olivia Gonzalez, Lucas Gonzalez and son,

Colonel Rogelio “Rogie” Maldonado Jr., wife Colleen and children Brodie and Alec.

Roger and Martha were happily married for 48 years. Preceded in death by his parents

Francisco E. Maldonado Sr. and Bertha M. Maldonado, niece Luz Maria (Lucy) Loya Gijon.

He is survived by his brothers Francisco E. Maldonado Jr. (Walkiria), Oscar Maldonado,

sisters Alicia Loya (Juan) and Ana Maria Maldonado as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He retired after many years of self- employment in commercial refrigeration. He went to become

a Refrigeration and HVAC Technology Instructor and Coordinator at Western Technical College.

Roger proudly worked at Western Technical College, where he was recognized as the

“2007 Teacher of the Year.” Roger was active at St. Raphael Catholic Church Evangelization

program where he belonged to the “Maranatha” Prayer Community for many years. Special

thanks to Dr. Hernando Garcia, Dr. Genivive Belgrave, and caregiver Diana Rodriguez.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 7, 2015 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Martin Funeral Home

West 128 N. Resler El Paso, Texas 79912; a Rosary will follow at 7:00pm. Catholic Funeral Mass

will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 8:30am at St. Matthew Catholic Church,

400 West Sunset Dr. with an Internment to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery,

401 S. Zaragoza. Services Entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West.

www.martinfuneralhomewest.com

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Olivia’s Prayer,

Garden of Peace

Jesus lies in the Garden of Peace, standing with me.

He gives me the roses of love, he shows me the way to the flowers of truth

All the animals lie peacefully.

God shows me the way to the angels who watch over me.

There are so many for each person in the world.

Mary is so beautiful she shows me the tree of trust.

She keeps my animals safe from harm, she is kind.

Jesus tells me not to be scared because he will always take care of and love me.

God takes me back to the Garden of Peace and he shows me how much I am loved.

Jesus shows me the loved ones who have passed away, he also shows me his kingdom.

It is so beautiful, you could see gold and silver diamonds of love, he, Jesus, and Mary give me a hug and say goodbye.