Alejandro Veliz was nephew to Manuel Rojas

MANUEL ROJAS, 96, passed away in his residence on April 26, 2001.

He was a longtime resident of Smeltertown and had worked for El Paso Brick Company for over 50 years. Mr. Rojas was preceded in death by his sister, Esther Rojas and his nephew, Alejandro Veliz who both passed away in 1996.

He was married for 67 years to his loving wife Candelaria D. Rojas. He was also survived by his sons, Raul (Elvira), Guillermo (Maria), Robert (Maria) and Leopoldo Rojas. Daughters, Bertha Solis (Enrique), Beatriz Lopez (Jose) and Delia Rojas.

Grandchildren, Daniel, Martha, Yolanda, Eduardo, Enrique, Aredo, Bertha, Beatriz, Jose, Diana, Raul, Jr., Nora, Lorraine, Robert, David, Michael, Diana, Lizette, Patricia, Yvette and Robert.

Thirty great-grandchildren and 12 great-great- grandchildren. Niece, Rebecca Delgado. Nephews, Robert Veliz, Arturo Veliz and Marcelino Fierro.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 27 at San Jose Funeral Home from 3 PM to 8 PM with Rosary beginning at 6:30 PM. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church at 9 AM. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley. Pallbearers: Danny Solis, Raul Rojas, Jr., Robert Rojas, Michael Rojas, Aredo Solis, Michael Dominguez and Robert Rojas, Jr.

Funeral arrangements under direction of San Jose Funeral Home, 601 S. Virginia St., El Paso, Texas 79910 915-532-1856 www.sanjosefuneralhome.com