He was a craftsman and worked in construction as a Master Carpenter and retired from the El Paso Independent School District with ten years of service.
He is preceded in death by his wife Margarita Martinez.
He is survived by his Sons Gilberto (Maria), Miguel, Ray, and Armando (Yolanda) Daughters Guadalupe (Antonio), Maria Elena (Álvaro), Sylvia, and Sandra (Robert) 20 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren.