Kemal Shea Jr., 61, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2006. Kemal was born in El Paso, TX on June 8, 1945 to Azalee Ann and Kemal Shea, Sr., both preceded him in death. Kemal served in the United States Navy and received several Distinguished Service Medals including the Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal -Three Bronze Stars, National Defense Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was a Master Mechanic and a life long resident in the El Paso and Hudspeth County area. Kemal’s passion was riding his Harley. He was loved and will be missed by his family and friends. He is survived by brothers and sisters Patrick J. Shea, Lilli Heinrich, Jimmie Atwood and Dixie Fortenbery; children Kemal Shea III, Thaunia Mazzella, Tasha Shea, Michael Shea and Anthony Shea; grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. Visitation will be held from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 2:30 pm at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Please visit on-line register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net
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