Francis Marion Brooks

Francis Marion Brooks, 75, passed away on March 4, 2015 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in Brownwood, Texas on April 2, 1939. Francis obtained a bachelors degree from Sul Ross State University and a Master of Education degree from UTEP. He began his career as a teacher in Presidio and later moved to Tornillo where he met his wife Delia. He taught and coached in Tornillo where he worked his way up to become the Superintendent. After retirement, his passion for teaching led him back to the classroom in Fabens, Fort Hancock and Father Yermo schools. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His hobbies included stamp and postcard collecting, traveling and watching football with his family. He had a passion for reading which was passed down to his daughter and granddaughter. However, at the end of the day his true love was his family. He was preceeded in death by his father: Raymond Howard Brooks; mother: Jewel Vardeman Brooks and brother: Joe Howard Brooks. He is survived by his wife Delia, daughter Lisa (Oscar), son Steven (Kathy), and sister: Connie Sue Burcham (James). He had four grandchildren: Zachary, Benjamin, Christopher and Madelyn. He also loved his two dogs, Sumara and Nala. Pallbearers will be Steven and Zachary Brooks, Jesus (Chuy) Bonilla, Porfirio (Nunny) Aguilar, Benjamin Lara, and Jaime Bonilla. Visitation will be Monday, March 9, 2015 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. with the Rosary at 7:00 p.m at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday March 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. on at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Internment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Service under the direction of HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 1060 Carolina 598-3332