Leroy (Eloy) D. Rael Jr., ag 68, passed away at home on July 15, 2019.
He was born in Engleville, Colorado on September 13, 1950 .
He proudly served his country in United States Navy during the Viet Nam Conflict.
On December 28, 2002, Eloy was united in marriage to the love of his life Paulette Espinosa in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Eloy liked the outdoors and loved to fish, camp, go for long rides and tending to his yard and garden.
He loved his family and pets, Patch and Sandy.
Preceding him in death are mother Benina Gonzales and step father Garfield Gonzales, and sister Priscilla Maucione,
Left to cherish his memory is wife Paulette of home address, son Leroy III, siblings, Betty Arellano, CA, Michael (Jenny) Rael, Trinidad, Virginia (Daniel ) Duran, Denver, Rudy (Rosie) Dominguez, Trinidad, Flora (Harold) Mestas, KS, Lucia (Gabriel) Maucione-Gonzales, Pueblo, Chuck Maucione, Trinidad, Joe Maucione, Trinidad, Darla (James) Strock-Monroe, Pueblo, 2 Godchildren, Anthony Armijo an Daniel Maucione-Romero, brother in law, Michael (Joann) Espinosa, sister in law Linda Choruzy, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral Services will be Friday, July 26, 2019 with Rosary at 9am at the Comi Chapel followed by the Funeral Mass at 10am at Holy Trinity Church.
Military Honors will be conducted by the United Sates Naval Honor Guard.
Following the honors inurnment will be held at the Engelville Cemetery.
Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home.