BORN

1926

DIED

2017

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Hillcrest Funeral Home on Carolina

1060 North Carolina Drive

El Paso, Texas

Robert Borunda Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 26, 2017.

Robert Borunda passed away December 25, 2017. He was born in Marfa, Texas and has been a resident of El Paso since 1952. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Beatrice Borunda; his daughter Vickie Borunda of Dallas, Texas; three sons Robert Borunda Jr. (Teri) of El Paso, David Borunda of Crowley, Texas, and Danny Borunda (Kathy) of Carrollton, Texas; 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; one sister Lucille Leyva. After graduating from Sul Ross State University in 1952, he started working for El Paso Independent School District as a Driver Education instructor. He earned his Master's degree in education in 1956 from Texas Western College (now UTEP). Throughout the years he taught Driver Education in all the high schools in the El Paso area. The Driver Education program was transferred to Region XIX Education Service Center and he became Supervisor of Driver Education, retiring from Region XIX in 1987. Two years after retiring he became Supervisor of Driver Education at El Paso Community College and held this position until he retired for the second time at the age of 80 years old. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 1:30 pm at Scottsdale Baptist Church. Interment to follow at Evergreen East Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina.

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December 29, 2017

Harold Brainard

My heart goess out to the Burunda family.

Harold Brainard

December 27, 2017

Derek Moore

My condolences go to the Borunda family.

December 27, 2017

Derek Moore

My condolences go out to the Borunda family.

December 27, 2017

Mr and Mrs Joe Portillo and family

Our deepest condolences to a very special family!! May he Rest In Peace.

December 27, 2017

Sally & Gilbert Salas

Our deepest condolences during your time of sorry.

December 27, 2017

My deepest condolences to all the borunda family. From Elvia Montellano Galvez

December 27, 2017

Steve and Brenda (Jackson) Brisbin

Our condolences and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort knowing he is with our loving Father.

Steve and Brenda (Jackson) Brisbin

December 27, 2017

Veronica Valverde

Borunda Family, My sincere condolences to all of you. Mr. Borunda was a Kind and Sweet man. He will be deeply missed. May your memories of him bring you comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you Beatrice , Vickie, Robert, David and Danny. Sincerely, Ronnie

December 27, 2017

Danny Rios and Family

Our most sincere condolences. May you be given the strength during this time........

December 27, 2017

Danny Rios and Family

Our most sincere condolences. May you be given the strength during this time ~

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