Carlos A. Loweree

Carlos Augusto Loweree, born on May 23, 1928, reached his heavenly rest on Saturday, September 28, surrounded by his family. Pop was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; lifelong El Pasoan; graduate of Cathedral High and Texas Western College; decorated Korean War veteran; active member of the Catholic community. Pop was an insurance adjuster for 33 years but retired from the workforce as an elementary school teacher. He valued hard work, service to country, but above all his family and his faith. Pop accepted life’s sufferings and celebrated its joys equally. Survived by Gloria, his loving wife of 63 years; sons Carlos (Sandy), Luis (Cecilia), Jaime (Sally), Ruben (Anita), and Thomas (Deborah); 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Our deepest gratitude to all our loving aunts, uncles, and cousins; to the compassionate, loving staff of the Ontiveros Foster Home: Rufina Briseño, Raquel, Irma, Mari, Ana, Licha, and Arturo; to Dr. Jose Luis Porras and Carmen Peterson; to Dr. Raul Portillo, Jaime Villalva and the staff of Texas Oncology; to the staff of La Mariposa Hospice. Visitation: Tuesday, October 1, from 4-8 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home West. Recitation of the Rosary at 6 p.m.; Mass of the Resurrection at Saint Matthew Catholic Church on Wednesday, October 2, at 11:15 a.m. Interment at 1 p.m. at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.