Pedro (Pete) Garibay, age 93 went to be with the Lord on November 29,2021, with his family by his bedside. He was born in El Paso, Texas where he lived his entire life. He was a WWII Navy Veteran during the Roosevelt Presidency. He was also a member of the "Greatest Generation." He retired from Phelps Dodge Refinery after 32 years of service. He was referred to as “Buddy” by his colleagues, for his strong work ethic and helping everyone. He was a connoisseur of good food and loved the Dallas Cowboys.
He is preceded in death by his wife Esperanza Contreras Garibay.
Pete is survived by his sons, Daniel Garibay, Raymond Garibay, David Garibay and daughters, Gloria Garibay, Irma Garibay-Juarez and Cynthia Garibay-Jones. Also survived by his loving grandchildren, Ryan Nevarez, Jacqueline Nevarez, Valerie Flores, Jessica Jayanna, Nicole Garibay, Zachariah Garibay, Victoria Jones, John Jones, 8 great-grandchildren and sons-in-law Art Juarez and Jason Jones.
Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00pm, with Vigil at 6:00pm, Tuesday, December 21, at Funeraria Del Angel Central, 3839 Montana Avenue. Funeral Mass will be 9:00am, Wednesday, December 22, at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1118 N. Mesa. Committal service will follow Mass at 10:30am at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Garibay, Raymond Garibay, David Garibay, Ryan Nevarez, Elijah Nevarez, Zachariah Garibay, Jason Jones, John Jones and Honorary Pallbearer Art Juarez.
"Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever and ever." Amen
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