Raul Batalla

Dec. 30th, 1961 ~ May 15th, 2016
With great pain in our hearts we are deeply saddened with the loss of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend Raul Giles Batalla. He left us on Sunday May 15th, 2016 surrounded by his family and returned to the loving arms of our dear savior after fighting a courageous battle with a horribly painful disease, known as ALS. He will be greatly missed by his family on earth and joyfully welcomed with open arms by his family in heaven. Raul was  born on December 30th, 1961 in Tlacotepec, Mexico to Elvira Giles Landa and Ciriaco Batalla Tapia. He came to the states in his early teen years and soon made his way to utah, where he later settled to start a life with his family. Raul was always the center of attention at any gathering or family functions, making everyone laugh and making times enjoyable. He was known for being a dedicated hard worker, working 2 jobs for many years.  With a  big heart he gave a helping hand to anyone in need, giving advice and telling his stories with a sarcastic insult and a twist. We will remember him for his passion for outdoor activities, family parties, dancing, fishing, boxing, gambling and just being with his loved ones. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him, his charismatic ways, his humor, and love for his family and friends.  He will be joining Ciriaco Batalla (Father) and Huber Najera (Brother) who have been waiting for him in heaven. Survived by Sheilla Batalla ; 2 daughters – Elvira Batalla  & Xochitl Batalla, four beautiful grandchildren, Mia, Isaiah, Xitlaly, and X’naiya.  Yolanda A. Herrera ; 2 Sons – Omar Batalla & Raul Batalla. Elvira Batalla Giles (Mother), Siblings; Jova Batalla Giles, Eva Batalla Giles, Lucia Pham (Zekjko Milovic), Salvador Najera Giles , Santa Batalla. Including his favorites Carlos “Carlangas” Batalla, Isabel “Chavalinga” Gonzalez, and Michelle “LuLu” Benavidez, all his Compadres, Comadres, Hijados, Hijadas as well as many other loved ones.  We have lost a wonderful man who will never be forgotten. The Viewing will be held @ the following: Sunday May 22nd, 2016 @ 6:30-8:30 PM  at the Redwood Memorial Mortuary & Cemetery 6500 South Redwood Road West Jordan, UT 84111. The Mass will be held @ the following: Monday May 23rd, 2016 @ 11:00 AM (For those that are not able to attend on Sunday you are welcome to come an hour before the mass to see him & pay your last respects) Sacred Heart Church 174 E 900 S  Salt Lake City, UT 84111. The Burial will be held after the mass @ the following: Monday May 23rd, 2016 @ 12:30 at the Redwood Memorial Mortuary & Cemetery 6500 South Redwood Road West Jordan, UT 84111. Followed with the Reception which will be held back at Sacred Heart @ 2:30 PM
 
30 de diciembre del 1961~ 15 de Mayo del 2016
Hoy lloramos la muerte de un querido Esposo, Padre, Hijo, Hermano, Abuelito y Amigo. Nacido en Tlacotepec, Mexico el 30 de diciembre del 1961. Hijo de Ciriaco Batalla Tapia y Elvira Giles Landa. Fallecio el 15 de Mayo del 2016. Todos quien lo conocian sabian que era un hombre muy fuerte y lucho mucho contra esta maldita enfermedad ELA. Pero llego el momento para el que no se resigno pero acepto que estaba cansado de peliar y escucho la llamada de diosito de reunirse con su padre (Ciriaco Batalla) y Hermano (Huber Najera) que lo esperan en la tierra prometida. El estaba bien bendecido en esta vida y tuvo mucho ceres queridos quien lo querian mucho. El disfrutava su vida y lo vivio gozando. A el le gustava hacer el centro de las fiestas, bailando y juntando a todos para dibertirse y disfrutar cada momento. El siempre decia que era el mas guapo de todos los Batallas y aunque no queriamos seguirle la onda sabiamos que todas las mujeres andaban atras de el. Todos lo recuerdan por su alegria y su passion de el boxeo, la pesca, las fiestas, bailando y su amor para todos sus ceres querido. Y siempre tuvo tiempo para ayudar a los demas. Sobreviviendo Sheilla Batalla y 2 Hijas: Elvira Batalla  y  Xochitl Batalla, 4 Nietos hermosos: Mia, Isaiah, Xitlaly, y X’naiya.  Yolanda A. Herrera y 2 Hijos: Omar Batalla y Raul Batalla. Su madre Elvira Batalla Giles, Hermanos; Jova Batalla Giles, Eva Batalla Giles, Lucia Pham (Zekjko Milovic), Salvador Najer Giles, y Santa Batalla. No comprendemos su muerte ni porque diosito lo permitio y nos cuesta aceptar que se ha ido para siempre. Y eso nos da tristeza a todos, pues era una persona excepcional, pero confiamos en dios y se que llegara el dia en que lo vamos a volver a ver. Hasta entonces lo vamos a extrañar y nunca lo olvidaremos. Lo recordaremos en sus mejores momentos y eso nos dara paz. Desde hoy el cielo brillara a un mas. Que Dios lo bendiga y lo tenga en su santa gloria. Que descanse  en paz Raul Batalla.  El Velorio y el Rosario se llevara acabo: El domingo 22 de Mayo del 2016 a las 6:30-8:30 PM  en el  Redwood Memorial Mortuary & Cemetery 6500 South Redwood Road West Jordan, UT 84111. La Misa se llevara acabo: El lunes 23 de Mayo del 2016 a las  11:00 AM (Para los que no pueden ir el domingo vamos a tener otro velorio una hora antes de la misa si quieren ir) El Sagrado Corazon 174 E 900 S Salt Lake City, UT 84111. El  Entierro/Cepellio se llevara acabo de la misa: El lunes 23 de Mayo del 2016 a las 12:30 PM Redwood Memorial Mortuary & Cemetery 6500 South Redwood Road West Jordan, UT 84111. La Reception seguiria el Entierro en El Sagrado Corazon a las 2:30 PM
Service Information
Viewing May 22, 2016 at 6:30 - 8:30 PM
6500 South Redwood Road West Jordan, Utah





Funeral Service
May 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM
900 South 174 East Salt Lake City, Utah