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Santos
Enriquez Jr.

September 7, 1936 – August 13, 2017

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Obituary for Santos Enriquez Jr.

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Santos Enriquez Jr., age 80, died after a long illness, at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 13, 2017. He was born in East Bernard, Texas on September 7, 1936 and raised in Dallas. Santos started his military career serving in the National Guard and after 3 years, made the life changing decision to enlist with the United States Army. He was a member of the 2nd Armor Division also known as “Hell on Wheels.” Santos served our country for 24 years, retiring with the rank of Sergeant First Class, but continued to work as a civilian contractor on tanks, for the Army an additional 20 years. He was a highly-decorated serviceman, and fought in the Vietnam war. He earned 2 bronze service stars, a purple heart along with several additional honors and medals. Santos was formerly from Kempner, Texas having moved to Irving only 4 years ago. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Santos is preceded in death by his father Santos Enriquez Sr., mother Felipa O. Enriquez, several siblings and great granddaughter Haylen. Left to cherish his memory is wife of 54 years, Carmen Enriquez; sons Tony, Pete, Joseph (Kim) and Ray Enriquez; sister Connie Enriquez Herrera and spouse Steve; brother Manuel D. Ramirez and spouse Marty, along with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends. The family would like to thank Brenda Toms for all of the special love, care and attention she provided to the Enriquez family. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held 11:30, Monday, August 21, 2017 at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. A visitation will be Friday, August 18, 2017 between 6:00 and 8:00 pm, at Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home, with a Rosary being said at 7:00 pm.

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Visitation

When Friday, August 18th, 2017 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
Brown's Memorial Funeral Home
Address
707 N. MacArthur
Irving, TX 75061
Additional Information Rosary to be said at 7:00 pm

Service Information

When
Monday, August 21st, 2017 11:30am
Location
Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery
Address
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, TX 75211
Service Extra Info
Graveside service with Military Honors

Interment Information

Location
Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery
Address
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, TX 75211
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