Israel Jaquez Bonilla

March 10, 2020

Israel Jacquez Bonilla 58 of Midland, Texas entered into the presence of the majesty of God on March 10, 2020. Israel's nickname was Rojo or Red because of his bright red hair. He was born and raised in Midland and graduated from Midland High. Rojo had three children; Christine, Israel Daniel Bonilla and Sarah Bonilla. He had four grandchildren; Maximus, Brady, Lorenzo and Lauren Sanchez. Rojo was kind, gentle, noble hearted. He was a very hard working man. He worked as a plumber, did a lot of tile work and was a great handyman. He enjoyed reading his Bible while he listened to Christian music. He is survived by his mother Belia Bonilla, brothers; Andres, Armando, Juan, Tony, Lupe Bonilla, Patrick and Jesse Reyes; One sister Teresa Reyes, numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Francisco and Virgina Bonilla, his sisters Sylvia and Patricia Reyes, Nestora Deanda and numerous brothers. Evening Prayer Service will be Saturday; March 13, 2020 from 5:00 -9:00 pm; Viewing will be Sunday; March 14, 2020 from 11:00 am - 9:00 pm at Heavenly Gate Funeral Home Chapel; 405 N. Terrell ST. Funeral service will be Monday; March 16, 2020 at 10:00 am also at Heavenly Gate Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Serenity Memorial Garden Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service will be Andres Bonilla, Patrick Reyes, Larry Sanchez, Armando Bonilla, Tony Bonilla and Juan Bonilla. Honorary Pallbearers are Jesse Reyes and Lupe Bonilla. The family would like to express their gratitude for all the thoughts and prayers for all the food and visits from family and friends. Thank you all for the encouraging words during this difficult time. We are blessed to know Rojo made such an impact on so many lives. He is so dearly loved and missed.