Alberto “Sandman” Avila, age 65 passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. Alberto was born Sunday, January 25, 1953 in El Paso, Texas. Alberto is survived by his daughter: Elena Avila Zermeno; brothers: Hipolito Avila J., Ernesto Avila, Arturo Avila, and Luis Avila; sister: Cecilia Reyes. Along with three grandchildren. Visitation Service is Monday, January 21, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM, at Crestview Funeral Home. Funeral Mass is Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1050 N. Clark Drive, El Paso, Texas 79905. Burial at will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 4301 Alameda Ave, El Paso, Texas 79905. Funeral Services entrusted to Crestview Funeral Home, 1462 N. Zaragoza Rd., El Paso, Texas 79936. www.crestviewfuneralhome.com