Lorenzo was a proud Vietnam Veteran who looked after his troops with more concern for their well being than his military career. He received a Bronze Star for his heroism.
He earned a degree in engineering from UTEP and managed many construction projects throughout the El Paso and New Mexico area. He later joined the US Bureau of Reclamation and became a humble defender of the areas most precious resource, water. He was a dedicated member of the Catholic community and consistently set an example of following his faith through actions instead of words while being a heroic defender of immigrants.
He was a loving, kind, and understanding father who cared and loved for his two daughters.
Lorenzo is survived by his daughter Elizabeth Croas (Patrick Croas); and his daughter Anndrea Barbara Delaney Arriaga (Jason Delaney); his sister Martha Gutierrez (Dr. Carlos Gutierrez), his sister Irma Weever (Rex Weever), his brother Javier Arriaga (Patricia Arriaga), his brother Ruben Arriaga and his brother Fernando Arriaga (Mariam Arriaga). Lorenzo also leaves behind many nieces and nephews to cherish his memory.
Lorenzo was preceded in death by his mother Francisca M. Arriaga and his father Narciso Arriaga.
Funeral services for Lorenzo will be on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 with Vigil at 10:30 AM and Funeral mass at 11:00 AM at St Patrick's Cathedral, 1118 N. Mesa St., El Paso, Texas 79902. Committal service to follow at 1:30 PM at Ft Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79906.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Annunciation House of El Paso.
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