Thomas Christopher De La Paz, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the age of 47. Tom was born on November 23, 1971 in El Paso, Texas. The son of Jose Francisco De La Paz and Josefina Herrara De La Paz. He attend school in Houston, Texas and was a graduate of University of Phoenix. Tom has been a dedicated employee with STERIS for over 5 years .
Tom’s interest were his two daughters, Emma and Hannah. He was no doubt, put on this Earth to be a father. He was the most devoted father. He loved his girls more than anything in the world and would move Heaven and Earth for them. He touched everyone he ever came in contact with, in a positive way. His “Everything always works out” attitude only failed him once.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Francisco De La Paz.
Tom is survived by his wife of 17 years, Robin Nance De La Paz, daughters, Emma Grace De La Paz and Hannah Faith De La Paz; mother, Josie Herrara De La Paz; brothers, Joe De La Paz and his wife Donna and Mark Da La Paz and his wife Cathy, grandfather, Antonio Herrera, niece, Anna Catherine De La Paz and nephews, Marky De La Paz and Jake De La Paz. Also survived by many, many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be from 2pm-5pm, Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas. Funeral Service will be 12pm, Monday, December 10, 2018 at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
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