Birkenfield

Curtis John Birkenfeld of Nazareth, Texas passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the age of 62 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, May 23, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with Father Arokiaraj Samala, Deacon Bob Birkenfeld, and Deacon Joe Hochstein as celebrants. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery under the care of Colonial Funeral Home of Dimmitt. A Vigil will be held on Monday, May 22, at 7 p.m. at the church.

Curtis was born on April 26, 1961, in Tulia, Texas, to Harry and Ida (Brandt) Birkenfeld. He grew up on the family dairy farm northeast of Nazareth and graduated from Nazareth High School in 1979. He attended TSTI in Amarillo, became a certified welder, and was employed by Crall Products in Pampa from 1980 – 1986. He then worked for Lawrence Ward Trucking until 1995 when he joined his brother Sidney Birkenfeld’s farming operation. He farmed until Sidney’s retirement in 2020. He was then employed by CHS Inc. in Dimmitt. Curtis was a lifelong member of Holy Family Catholic Church where he was currently serving as a Parish Council member.

The most important treasures of Curtis’life were his 17 nieces and nephews and 23 great-nieces and nephews. He loved and cherished each of them, and they esteemed him greatly. For a man who never had children, he is leaving a large legacy through time spent with them.

Curtis is survived by one brother, James Birkenfeld and wife Debbi of Midland; four sisters, Sheila Brockman and husband Gerald of Whitney, Erlene Fritz and husband Tony of Belton, Vera Hoelting and husband Mark of Nazareth, and Roxane Richardson and husband Bo of Livingston; one sister-in-law, Peggy Birkenfeld of Nazareth; one uncle, Jack Brandt of Umbarger; and one aunt, Betty Birkenfeld of Nazareth.

Curtis is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Sidney Birkenfeld.

The Birkenfeld family has requested memorials be made to the Nazareth Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 100, Nazareth, Texas 79063.

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