Barry Robert Tanner

Barry Robert Tanner, 73, passed away November 1, 2006 in El Paso, TX. He was born March 1, 1933 in Hartford, CT to Maurice and Jenny Tanner. An ever-present smile and upbeat personality enable him to be a “Fantastic” salesman which, is what brought him to the El Paso community in the “60’s”. He was a Toy Buyer with Thrifty City Stores and continued his sales career with several local stores: S.O.S. T.V. and National T.V. and Appliance. With his charismatic charm, he was able to open his own store, “The Warehouse”, a local furniture store located on Mills Street. He is survived by: his son and daughter-in-law, Marvin and Cecilia Tanner; his daughter and her fiancée, Lisa Hill and Ed Beaston; and his daughter, Julia Tanner. He is also survived by: his grandson, SSGT Albert Robert Carrasco, who is currently serving with the U.S. Marine Corp in Iraq, and his wife, Eula; grandson, Jonathan Peter Carrasco; grandson, Joshua Paul Carrasco and his wife, Zaide; grandsons: Nathan and Reuben Tanner; great granddaughters, Lisa Angelica and Romina Carrasco; and his nephew, David Shea. Visitation will be held from 5-9 pm, Monday, November 6, 2006 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Service will begin at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast.