Refugio Ceballos passed away on Monday February 26, 2024. He retired from the US Air Force, graduated from Utep, a devout Catholic and member of the Knights of Columbus for over 50 years. Refugio was an active member for the St. Joseph's Parish for many years, helping families in need while working through the St. Vicente de Paul/ Mother Teresa. He had so many accomplishments but the one that he was so proud about was his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings and grandson.
Refugio is survived by his wife Hortencia, his children: Richard (Lupe), Barbara, Maria Magdalena (Albert), and Jayden, grandchildren: Jennifer (Moe), Anthony (Olga), Crystal, Xavier (Kristi), Alex, and Elena, and great grandchildren: Rudy, Manny, Jonathan, Natalie, Matthew, Emory, Julian, Jaxson, and Bryan. Along with many nieces and nephews and many friends.
Although this is a farewell to Refugio, his spirit will live on in the memories and family traditions he created in his 89 years of life.
Visitation will be held on Thursday March 21, 2024, 5-9pm, at St. Joseph’s Church 3729 Hueco Ave El Paso, Tx 79903 with a vigil at 7pm. Funeral mass will be Friday March 22, 2024, at noon at St. Joseph’s Church. Graveside services at Fort Bliss National Cemetery 5200 Fred Wilson Ave, Friday March 22, 2024, at 1:30pm with military honors.
