It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Ismael Pacheco Bueno at the age of 81. Ish was a cherished man known for his kind, loving, caring, and humorous personality, who left us on December 9, in Pecos, Texas.

Ish lived a life filled with tremendous passion and service towards others. Ish truly knew that it was more blessed to give than to receive. His generosity knew no bounds. He was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones.

Ismael Pacheco Bueno was born June 5, 1943 in Fort Stockton, Texas to Juan Bueno and Gregoria Pacheco Bueno. He graduated from Fort Stockton High School in 1963 where he was an outstanding football player, basketball player, and track star. His absolute favorite pastime was baseball, in which he excelled. He was known by many as the Best Pitcher. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the United States Air Force. On April 12, 1969, he married the love of his life, Priscilla Banda at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He worked for Firestone Test Center, Nabors Oil Co., and J.V. Trucking.

Ish was passionate about his Catholic faith, involved in the church as an usher and a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus. However, his wife and family were always the most important part of his life. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was known as Uncle Mel to relatives and others and recognized for his kind spirit and driven work ethic. Ish was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, San Antonio Spurs, and our very own Fort Stockton Panthers and Prowlers.

Ish is survived by his wife, Priscilla, and children, John Bueno, Connie Bueno-Lopez, Thomas and Christina Ronquillo. His grandchildren, Kristen Lopez-Abalos, Kendall Lopez, Alyssa Lopez, Jason & Meghan Ronquillo, Frank Ronquillo, Nevay Ronquillo, Novalee Ronquillo, and Brantley Ronquillo, and his great-granddaughter, Nola Abalos. Extended family Rebecca, Cruz, Cy, and Grace Rojas, and by many nieces and nephews he dearly loved. Also by brothers Lionel Bueno and Joe Munoz.

He is preceded by his parents, Juan Bueno and Gregoria Pacheco Bueno, sisters, Bertha Franco, Celia Gonzales, Angie Garcia, Esther Abreo, Frances Toncray, Chawa Bueno, and brother, Johnny Bueno.

Pallbearers will be his beloved family Thomas Ronquillo, Nevay Ronquillo, Augie Velasquez III, Charles Velasquez, Cruz Rojas, and Cy Rojas. Honorary Pallbearers are Brantley Ronquillo, the Knights of Columbus Council #9674, and the Ushers of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Visitation will be held from 1pm to 5pm on Monday, December 16th at Eternity Funeral Home. Rosary will be held at 7pm on Monday, December 16th at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish- St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Funeral services will be held at 10am, Tuesday, December 17 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish- St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Fr. Francis Njoku officiating. Burial will follow at the Fort Stockton Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are by Eternity Funeral Home.

The family of Ish Bueno wishes to extend our sincere thanks to everyone for their uplifting words and kindness during this difficult time. May you all be richly blessed.