Charles Edward Lea, age 79 passed away on Thursday October 5, 2017. He was born December 18, 1937 in El Paso, Texas. Charles is survived by; daughter Pauline Brunt; and son Anthony Lea. Visitation for Charles will be held Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 8:00 AM at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 North Carolina Dr., El Paso, Texas with a rosary at 9:30 AM. Funeral service will occur Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 10:30 AM at Little Flower Catholic, 171 Polo Inn, El Paso, Texas. Interment to follow to Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 4848 Alps Drive, El Paso, Texas. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dignitymemorial.com for the Lea family.