Devoted husband father son and friend was taken to heaven January 28th 2020. Proceeded in death by loving parents Bert and Mary, brothers George and James, and daughter Elizabeth. A proud navy veteran of WWII and army veteran in the Korean War. He was known for his love of God and being a charitable person. He was a proud member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Teamsters. Bert loved travel, music, gardening, Flamenco, and working on his Model A Ford. Survived by wife, Velia, and children: Gloria Bolton, Richard, Steven (Evelyn), Susan Mendez (David), Michol (Michael), Samuel, and James (Misty). Also survived by seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He will be loved and missed.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 5:00-9:00pm with vigil service beginning at 7:00pm at Funeraria Del Angel Central, 3839 Montana Ave. Funeral Mass will be Friday, February 7, 2020 at 9:30am at St. Pius X Catholic Church with interment to follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery at 11:00am.
