Retired Sergeant Albert R Westfall passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at the age of 76. His wife, Dorothy Westfall survives him. He is a Veteran of the United States Army. He started his law enforcement career when he joined the Houston Police Department on April 20, 1970, Academy Class #44. During his time with the department, he was assigned to the Emergency Communications and Narcotics Divisions. He resigned from the department on February 15, 1972. He joined the City of Houston Marshal on May 1, 1978. He returned to the Houston Police Department with the merger of the City of Houston Marshal on November 20, 1992. Sergeant Westfall retired on March 27, 2004.
Info received from HPD Family Assistance Services
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Sgt. A. R. “Sonny” Westfall left this world peacefully in his sleep on November 19, 2020.
A proud native Texan, Sonny was born with a service heart. He served his country in The U.S. Army and his city during his long career as a Houston Police Officer.
An avid reader, Sonny loved western novels, Texas history, military, and detective fiction.
He was passionate about football and LOVED The Houston Texans.
Sonny had a deep faith in a loving heavenly Father. He often expressed gratitude for all of his blessings and gave thanks and credit to God. When he spoke of passing from this world to the next – he often quoted this passage he read in one of his beloved western books “ Paso Por Aqui"
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Dorothy Alvarez Westfall, three children, Denise, Dina, and Alan Westfall, two grandchildren, Carson Wilcox and Ryan Westfall, nephews and nieces Russell, Mary, Roger, Dawn, and Kristofer Gonzalez.
He was a generous, loving husband, father, and uncle. He was a devoted and adoring “Pappy” to his grandsons. He will be greatly missed and forever loved.
Graveside Service Tuesday, December 1, 2020, 1:00 p.m. Historic Hollywood Cemetery 3506 N. Main St., Houston, Texas 77009.
Albert lived 76 years, 9 months and 22 days.
Info received from HPD Family Assistance Services
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Sgt. A. R. “Sonny” Westfall left this world peacefully in his sleep on November 19, 2020.
A proud native Texan, Sonny was born with a service heart. He served his country in The U.S. Army and his city during his long career as a Houston Police Officer.
An avid reader, Sonny loved western novels, Texas history, military, and detective fiction.
He was passionate about football and LOVED The Houston Texans.
Sonny had a deep faith in a loving heavenly Father. He often expressed gratitude for all of his blessings and gave thanks and credit to God. When he spoke of passing from this world to the next – he often quoted this passage he read in one of his beloved western books “ Paso Por Aqui"
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Dorothy Alvarez Westfall, three children, Denise, Dina, and Alan Westfall, two grandchildren, Carson Wilcox and Ryan Westfall, nephews and nieces Russell, Mary, Roger, Dawn, and Kristofer Gonzalez.
He was a generous, loving husband, father, and uncle. He was a devoted and adoring “Pappy” to his grandsons. He will be greatly missed and forever loved.
Graveside Service Tuesday, December 1, 2020, 1:00 p.m. Historic Hollywood Cemetery 3506 N. Main St., Houston, Texas 77009.
Albert lived 76 years, 9 months and 22 days.
Retired Sergeant Albert R Westfall passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at the age of 76. His wife, Dorothy Westfall survives him. He is a Veteran of the United States Army. He started his law enforcement career when he joined the Houston Police Department on April 20, 1970, Academy Class #44. During his time with the department, he was assigned to the Emergency Communications and Narcotics Divisions. He resigned from the department on February 15, 1972. He joined the City of Houston Marshal on May 1, 1978. He returned to the Houston Police Department with the merger of the City of Houston Marshal on November 20, 1992. Sergeant Westfall retired on March 27, 2004.
Info received from HPD Family Assistance Services
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Sgt. A. R. “Sonny” Westfall left this world peacefully in his sleep on November 19, 2020.
A proud native Texan, Sonny was born with a service heart. He served his country in The U.S. Army and his city during his long career as a Houston Police Officer.
An avid reader, Sonny loved western novels, Texas history, military, and detective fiction.
He was passionate about football and LOVED The Houston Texans.
Sonny had a deep faith in a loving heavenly Father. He often expressed gratitude for all of his blessings and gave thanks and credit to God. When he spoke of passing from this world to the next – he often quoted this passage he read in one of his beloved western books “ Paso Por Aqui"
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Dorothy Alvarez Westfall, three children, Denise, Dina, and Alan Westfall, two grandchildren, Carson Wilcox and Ryan Westfall, nephews and nieces Russell, Mary, Roger, Dawn, and Kristofer Gonzalez.
He was a generous, loving husband, father, and uncle. He was a devoted and adoring “Pappy” to his grandsons. He will be greatly missed and forever loved.
Graveside Service Tuesday, December 1, 2020, 1:00 p.m. Historic Hollywood Cemetery 3506 N. Main St., Houston, Texas 77009.
Albert lived 76 years, 9 months and 22 days.
Info received from HPD Family Assistance Services
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Sgt. A. R. “Sonny” Westfall left this world peacefully in his sleep on November 19, 2020.
A proud native Texan, Sonny was born with a service heart. He served his country in The U.S. Army and his city during his long career as a Houston Police Officer.
An avid reader, Sonny loved western novels, Texas history, military, and detective fiction.
He was passionate about football and LOVED The Houston Texans.
Sonny had a deep faith in a loving heavenly Father. He often expressed gratitude for all of his blessings and gave thanks and credit to God. When he spoke of passing from this world to the next – he often quoted this passage he read in one of his beloved western books “ Paso Por Aqui"
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Dorothy Alvarez Westfall, three children, Denise, Dina, and Alan Westfall, two grandchildren, Carson Wilcox and Ryan Westfall, nephews and nieces Russell, Mary, Roger, Dawn, and Kristofer Gonzalez.
He was a generous, loving husband, father, and uncle. He was a devoted and adoring “Pappy” to his grandsons. He will be greatly missed and forever loved.
Graveside Service Tuesday, December 1, 2020, 1:00 p.m. Historic Hollywood Cemetery 3506 N. Main St., Houston, Texas 77009.
Albert lived 76 years, 9 months and 22 days.
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