Enrique Roque Bustamante, 85, of Amarillo, TX passed away on February 11, 2023.
Rosary will be said at 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Mass will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Jose Gómez as celebrant. Burial will be at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Enrique was born in La Boquilla, Chihuahua, Mexico, on July 15, 1937, to Benito and Maria de Jesus Roque Bustamante. He married Natalia Duran Bustamante on January 31, 1959.
Enrique had worked for Western Builders, Ritter Construction, and Reynosa Construction and was a skilled carpenter.
Enrique was a die hard Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports. He also loved building and painting things. His hobbies were fishing, cooking, and dancing. He enjoyed everything outdoors and listening to his music. He was a member and an usher at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Enrique was a loving husband, father, Papa (grandfather and great-grandfather), brother, and friend.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dora Bustamante Solis; parents, Benito and Maria de Jesus Roque Bustamante; and brother, Mario Bustamante Roque.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Natalia Bustamante; daughter, Mary Escoto and husband Tony; five grandchildren, Amy Maldonado and husband Gabriel, Monica Edwards and husband Tim, Carlos Vigil, Monisa Escoto, and Mariah Norman and husband Lake; four great-grandsons, Gabriel “Guerro” Maldonado, Jr., Devin Maldonado, Ayden Edwards, and Ashton Edwards; and siblings, Cira Reynosa, Morayma Lambert, Elena Wright, Alicia Capello, Antonio Fierro, Yolanda Bustamante, Benito Bustamante, Rosalio Bustamante, Maria De Jesus Bustamante, and Elvira B. Lopez.
The family would like to give a special thanks to BSA Hospital, the nurses, and Dr. George.
So sorry for your loss, prayers for his wife and family 🙏🏼MR. Bustamante was a great man, may he rest in peace. John and Lola Lopez
Natalia un fuerte abrazo 🫂 que Dios le de la fuerza y resignación que su lindo corazón necesita en estos momentos y siempre lo recordaremos cómo la gran persona que fue ♥️
Mi más sentido pésame a Toda la Familia Bustamante Duran de parte de la Familia Duran Fierro Dios les de fortaleza un fuerte abrazo e.p.d mi tío querido 🙏🫂
O the precious memories of cooking and dancing with all the favorite music—now dad is doing all those things with Dora in heaven…Thank you Jesus for making him whole again ❤️🙏… we will definitely miss you…. Prayers for comfort!!
Comadre I’m so sorry to hear about your dad,He was such a good daddy, he made Anthony and I feel so loved!!💕my condolences to you and all the family,God bless you with strength and comfort 🙏🙏
My deepest condolences to the family. Our prayers are with you all. With much love and respect.
This is heartbreaking. They were a special part of our families life growing up. May you rest in peace mi padrino…
My deepest condolences to the Bustamante family! The Perez family has wonderful memories growing up next door to the family when Chuchie and Dora were little girls! Continued being friends and Compadres till my parents passed away! I left Amarillo but they will always love the family! Love you Natalia and Mary and family.
Elva Perez Villa
Mi más sentido pésame a la familia Bustamante Duran, Bustamante Roque, Descanse en Paz Tío Enrique.
Sorry for the loss my prayers are with you and your family. My family and I were blessed to get to know such a wonderful man.
Love and prayers
Our Condolences to the family, May God bring y’all Peace at this time 🙏🏻🤍.
Tommie, Betty and Allison Gonzalez