Robert R. Enriquez |
| Posted 2017-09-19 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Wednesday, September 6, 2017, page 5a Robert R. Enriquez. On the same day Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar was crowned Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore and while the U.K. was enduring its second day of the Blitz on London, a mother in Prescott, Arizona, was celebrating the birth of her third son. On Sept. 8, 1940, native Prescottonian Robert Enriquez was received and introduced to this world by his parents, Dora Delgadillo and Juan Enriquez. He was the third of 10 children. On Aug. 31, 2017, he said his final goodbye to his family, friends and the town he loved, but not without leaving an everlasting impression on those who knew him. For it’s not the dates of his birth or death that are significant, but the years lived between those dates. Growing up in Prescott with humble beginnings, he served two years in the National Guard, then enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Fort Hood, Texas; however, he would not leave for his tour of active duty without first marrying his teenage sweetheart, Lupe Arredondo. Robert and Lupe shared 57 incredible years together, and could often be seen walking arm-in-arm around Prescott or having their morning coffee at Cuppers. They shared a powerful love and friendship that Lupe will truly miss. After being discharged from the Army, Robert returned to Prescott and began working for Yavapai County. He retired at the age of 53 from his position as a Senior Elections Technician for the Yavapai County Elections Department. Parallel to his career, he believed in family and was a supportive husband and father, taking time to coach little league baseball, helping his boys with their paper routes on snowy winter days, and always encouraging his family to chase their dreams. A humble and modest individual, he wanted nothing less than for his family to be happy. In addition to being a father and husband, he was also a coach, a mentor and a courageous power of support when his family needed him. Always a respectful individual, he took pride in helping others and he believed in his family and others even when they did not believe in themselves. Robert loved his Sunday drives almost as much as he loved sports. In younger years, he would load his family into his pick-up and would drive out into the Prescott or Coconino National Forest somehow managing to achieve getting his family home in his two-wheel drive pick-up from trails meant for four-wheel-drive vehicles, even if meant at the cost of getting his kids carsick. In later years, his Sunday drives turned into Sunday through Saturday drives with Lupe driving to his requested destinations. He participated in almost all city recreational sports, such as softball, basketball, volleyball, bowling, and enjoyed golf for a short time. He was a man of his word, someone that could always be counted on. He could be extremely playful with his family, always the culprit behind a practical joke, and his dry sense of humor could leave some speechless. Robert is survived by his wife, Lupe, of Prescott; sons Robert Enriquez of Los Angeles and Marc Enriquez of Queen Creek, Arizona; and his daughter, Regina Enriquez of Prescott. He is also survived by his granddaughters, Ashleigh Enriquez of Chevy Chase, Maryland, Jordhann Souva of Cedar Creek, Texas, Lindsay Marcinak of Hartwell, Georgia, Marlie Enriquez of Queen Creek, Arizona; and great granddaughter, Hayley Bean, of Hartwell, Georgia. Robert was predeceased by his parents and four siblings. Rosary will be at 10 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life Mass on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Sacred Heart Church, 150 Fleury Ave., in Prescott. Arrangements entrusted to Hampton Funeral Home. Information provided by survivors. |
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