Andres Islas Obituary (1964 - 2023)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Andres Islas. Andres was heaven sent on March 12, 1964 in Mexicali, MX to Albert & Guadalupe Islas. He was heaven-bound on January 4, 2023 surrounded by his family. The family migrated to the U.S. in 1965. Andres attended Brawley School districts. As an adult he loved farming, fishing, cooking, going to the casinos, watching football being an avid Miami Dolphins fan and spending time with his family. Andres began working at a young age in agriculture, he enjoyed agriculture so much he continued for 20 years. His last job was bartending at Las Chabelas restaurant in Brawley, CA. Andres natural desire to help others allowed him to be the wonderful person that so many learned to love. If you knew him you knew his jokes, his laughter, and caring heart. He was the man you could confide in and knew he was always there for you. Andres is preceded in death by by his parents, Alberto & Guadalupe Islas, brothers, Norman and Arturo. He is survived by three siblings, Jesus & Grace, Raul & Lupita and Maria & Julio, along with many nieces and nephews. Andres left a mark on every individual he came across and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 from 6-9 pm at Frye Chapel & Mortuary in Brawley, CA Rosary will begin at 7 pm Mass will be Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 12:00 pm at St. Margaret Mary Church in Brawley. CA Burial will be a private ceremony.