Eloy Mireles Jr.
With broken hearts our beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, Eloy Mireles Jr., 71, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born Nov. 18, 1952, in Roswell, NM, to Eloy Chaves Mireles Sr. and Eliser Lucero.
Eloy was very strong in the Catholic faith. He retired from the City of Roswell Sanitation Department. Eloy coached Roswell Youth Basketball and Football Leagues, and he played for the men’s leagues in Roswell. He was a devoted Dallas Cowboys, L.A. Lakers, and N.Y. Yankees fan. Eloy loved his devoted Chihuahua “Pups” and Chiweenie, “Max.”
Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his wife, Jeannie Mireles of Roswell, NM; sons, E.J. Mireles and Nehemiah Mireles of Roswell, NM; daughter, Samantha Mireles (Richard) of Lordsburg, NM; brothers, Gil Mireles (Renee) of San Antonio, TX and Abel Mireles (Margaret) of Roswell, NM; sisters, Dilly Brady (Lawrence) of Dexter, NM and Ruby Parks of Roswell, NM; sister-in-law, Gracie Mireles of Dexter, NM; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Eloy is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, son, Chris Mireles Sr.; grandson, Angel Mireles; brothers, Eddy and Tommy Mireles; sister, Juanita Natividad, and numerous other family members.
A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday, March 18, 2024, at Ballard Funeral Home with a rosary to follow at 2:00 pm. A reception will be held for family and friends following the rosary.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at South Park Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com.
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