GRANBURY –
Eliu Enriquez, 73, passed away at his home in Pecan Plantation on January 8, 2014.
Funeral service: 10 A.M. Tuesday, January 14, 2013 at Lakeside Baptist Church
Visitation: 6 – 8 P.M. Monday, January 13, 2014 at Martin’s Funeral Home
Interment: DFW National Cemetery, Dallas, Texas
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GRANBURY –
Eliu Enriquez, 73, passed away at his home in Pecan Plantation on January 8, 2014.
Funeral service: 10 A.M. Tuesday, January 14, 2013 at Lakeside Baptist Church
Visitation: 6 – 8 P.M. Monday, January 13, 2014 at Martin’s Funeral Home
Interment: DFW National Cemetery, Dallas, Texas
Eliu Enriquez was born on March 29, 1940 in Chihuahua, Mexico. He grew up in El Paso where he graduated from Yesleta High School. He met his wife in El Paso, where they married and later moved to Grand Prairie, TX and lived there for 30 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Grand Prairie and also served as a city council member. He later moved to Granbury, where he lived for 14 years and was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church.
Eliu served as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army for 3 years during the Vietnam War, stationed in Seoul, Korea as a Nike Missile technician. He graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso with a Bachelors degree in Accounting. He had an entrepreneur spirit, when at age 8 he made his first shoeshine box. He worked as an IRS agent and then owned his own accounting business.
Married to Gloria Enriquez for 47 years, he was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather, “Papa”. They had two sons.
He served on mission trips at Lakeside Baptist Church, was an avid golfer, and loved to ride his motorcycle, until he was inflicted with ALS, “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”. He was a devoted member of his men’s Bible Study at Pecan Plantation and continued to work and live life to the fullest until his passing.
Survivors: wife, Gloria Enriquez; son, Mark and wife Robin; son, Michael and wife Lori and grandson, Jared. Siblings, Boaneges (Bernie); Vashiti (Judith), Abner, Servando, Ithamar (Marcy) and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Date: Monday, January 13, 2014
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Martin's Funeral Home
Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Time: 10:00 am
Lakeside Baptist Church
Rose Marie Moreno Rodriguez posted on 1/10/14
Although I didn't know Eliu personally, I remember hearing from you how wonderful he was when we were kids. How lucky you are to have known the love of your life for almost all your life. I will keep you and your family in prayer, asking that your grief does not become overwhelming. May Perpetual Light Shine upon Eliu.
Bob Miller posted on 1/10/14
My condolence he was a good man and friend may god bless
Larry Trejo & Family posted on 1/11/14
Our condolences to the Enriquez family on Eliu's passing. We will remember Butch as a great guy and wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gloria and the Enriquez and Rodriguez families.
ron and celia anderson posted on 1/13/14
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS SAD TIME BUT KEEP IN MIND THAT EVEN THOUGH WE ARE MOURNING THIS BEAUTIFUL SOUL OF A MAN THAT WE WERE ALL SO FORTUNATE TO KNOW HE IS NOW REJOICING IN THE ARMS OF OUR TRUE FATHER AND IS NO LONGER SUFFERING. I PRAY YOU MY BEAUTIFUL GLORIA WHO IS SO STRONG IN FAITH WILL CONTINUE BEING THE INSPIRATION THAT YOU AND ELU HAVE BEEN TO SO MANY! I LOVE YOU MY FRIEND IN Christ CELIA AND RON
Micki & Fred Novak posted on 1/10/14
There is a void in my heart. I will cherish the memories of time spent with Eliu. He was a wonderful man and the best friend for which one could hope. I shall miss him dearly. Gloria, Michael and Mark please know our thoughts and prayers are with you in these most difficult times. Micki And Fred
Martha Mendoza posted on 1/10/14
Your smile is what I will always remember. Butch, I know that you are rejoicing in the presence of our Lord and smiling bigger than ever. You will be missed. The Mendoza Family
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Terri Gill posted on 1/10/14
all my prayers of comfort go out to the family and may Jesus hold you all close . Eliu was a very nice friend here at the 19th hole and we will all miss him . Many blessings to you and your family .