Panfilo Enriquez, Jr., 106 years old, bowed to the Lord's Will on June 23, 2020. Junior was a long time resident of Bay City, Texas. He was born in Don-Tol, Texas, on March 24, 1914 to the late Panfilo ("Shorty") Enriquez, and Marcaria Perez Enriquez. He was the third son of four children, Juanito P. Enriquez, Julian P. Enriquez, and one sister, Trinidad P. Enriquez Ordonez (all have been called home).

His loving wife, Petra Pena Enriquez of 64 years has preceded him in death. He was the father of four sons, Guadalupe P. Enriquez, Benito P. Enriquez (both deceased) and two surviving sons, Johnny P. Enriquez and Jesus P. Enriquez. His first major employment began at Dow Chemical in Freeport, Texas. After working construction for many years, he was instrumental in the construction of Pierce and Tenie Holmes Elementary Schools in Bay City. He later accepted a full time position as custodian for Pierce Elementary School from which he retired.

He was a man of faith and very active in his community. He helped maintain Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and help build Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Bay City. He and his wife, Petra, later became members of Centro Christian Non-Denominational Church which he also helped in its construction.

He attributed his long life to his strong faith in God. His motto was "La oracion cambria toda" (prayer changes everything). He would say—walk with the Lord and accept each moment as it comes to you, with Faith and Trust.

He will be missed by all the lives he touched and his loving family, sons, Johnny (wife Lupe Mata Enriquez), and Jesus. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

Lord, help us accept the parting that must come; Eternal Joy.

Visitation will begin 9:00am with funeral services following at 10:00am Friday, June 26, 2020 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas, with Saul Garcia officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery, with Father Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Pallbearers will be Efrain Robles, Alfred Ybarra, Don Montoya, Gavino Araquez, Johnny Enriquez, and Jesus Enriquez.