Arthur Esparza Seelig

Arthur Esparza Seelig was peacefully called up by our Lord on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the age of 89. He was born in El Paso, Texas and was a lifelong resident after military retirement. He served in the US Army for 21 years as a Paratrooper and was a graduate of the US Army Paraglider school. He retired in 1972. He served on the frontlines in the Korean and Vietnam wars as a combat infantryman. He was awarded numerous citations for valor that include the Bronze Star and four Purple Hearts. He served with distinction in the 11th, 82nd, and 101st Airborne Divisions and other combat infantry units. He was a survivor of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, Korea. He also served briefly with the US Marine Reserves, the Nineteenth Infantry Rifle Company. He was a life member of the local VFW, DAV and PVA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Esther Esparza Rodriguez, stepfather Felix Rodriguez who lovingly raised him, sister Alicia Seelig Vallejo, and brother Carlos Esparza Seelig. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Hortensia Lujan Seelig, children Arthur Seelig, Jr., Anthony Seelig, Albert Seelig, Alfred Seelig, and Monika Seelig Ruiz (Adrian Ruiz). He had 8 grandchildren: Danielle, Lauren, Robert, Beau, Anthony, Arthur, Alfred Jakob, and Mia Bella. He also had many cousins, nieces, and nephews. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. and Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at Sunset Funeral Home located at 9521 North Loop Dr, 79907. Mass will be held on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 2709 Alabama St. 79930 at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery will full military honors. Services Entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Arthur Esparza Seelig please visit our Sympathy Store.