KENNETH BOESSE Obituary

Kenneth Harold Boesse', Jr., 60, passed away peacefully in his Cloudcroft cabin on May 3, 2013. A lifelong El Paso resident, he graduated from Ysleta High School, attended New Mexico State University, graduated from the University of Texas At El Paso and Sul Ross State University. He was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth, Sr. and Carolina and his sisters Molly Carrejo and Kathy Crenshaw. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Janet Hayden Boesse', his daughters Carolyn and Sarah, and grandson, James Harold. He was a band director with the Ysleta and San Elizario Districts and continued sharing his love of music with private students until his death. Kenneth loved fishing and the great outdoors. Contributions may be made to St. Christopher's Soup Kitchen or Food Pantry, or the National Parkinson Foundation Kenneth Boesse' Memorial. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 10 at 1:00pm, St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 300 Riverside Drive.

Published by El Paso Times from May 8 to May 16, 2013.
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Wow........didn't realize he had already passed away......for a while I had been meaning to get a hold of him to say hello but something always came up and pulled it out of my mind.......I remember him teaching me to play the alto sax at San Elizario right as I came in as a freshman and even though he was tough.......I appreciate all that I learned. Thank you Mr. Boesse for all you taught me and my condolences, all albeit a little late......to the family.

Hector Aguilar

September 2, 2013

When I first starting teaching, I taught in the Ysleta HS Area and Mr. Boesse was always there for guidance. He will truly be missed. Rest in Peace.

David Perez

May 26, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Boesee family. Your husband and father was my band teacher from the 6th grade all the way through high school at Bel Air. I had the pleasure of hearing his praises for his family and how proud he was of all of you. God has yet another great musician for his band of angels. God Bless you all and give you comfort.

Michele Cavazos Rodriguez

May 24, 2013

Ms. Boesse, I just saw the Obituary, I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your daughters during this very difficult time. As I have probably told you, Mr. Boesse was my band director when I was in 6th - 9th grade...he taught me how to play the flute so I have very fond memories of him and will never forget him. My prayers are with you and your family during this trying time.

Elza Chacon

May 17, 2013

Brenda Garcia

May 16, 2013

Thank you Mr.Boesse for the music and life lessons. Thank you for believing in a small band and taking us to San Eli's first ever marching and solo-ensemble competitions.

Maria Mendoza

May 15, 2013

I was so sorry to hear about Ken's passing. He was my band director at Valley View and then I also had the pleasure of working with him at San Eli. Thank you for making me a stronger person.

Kelli Horan

May 14, 2013

Janet

I was so sorry to hear about Ken. We all went to HS at Ysleta together and I made many a journety on band trips together. I have fond memories of our time together.

Evangelina Ramirez

May 13, 2013

I graduated from Ysleta High with Kenneth and always knew him to be a sweet person. I will be praying for your family.

Gloria Moran

May 12, 2013

Sending love and prayers for your comfort from the mountains he loved so much. God speed, Ken.

Charlotte Zimmerman

May 12, 2013

So sorry to hear that Ken passed, he gave me private music lessons when he was in college, he knew my brother. What is funny is my brother's name is Ken and my name is Janet. He and my brother would laugh about it. He was a very good teacher and I will always remember him and his wife.

Janet Oefelein See

May 10, 2013

I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Boesse at San Elizario High School. I always enjoyed making the turn down the hallway towards the band room and seeing him sitting on the bench there in between classes. I knew I was in for a laugh and a dose of his "tell it like it is" perspective. I will keep him and his family in my thoughts and prayers.

Michael Gutierrez

May 10, 2013

Ken was a very special man. He was a good friend and colleague that shared hundreds of lunch hours with me for many years at San Elizario. He made where ever he was a better place. I will miss my friend.

M.D. Lafferty

May 9, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Elizabeth (Libby) Raach

May 9, 2013

Eduardo Marez

May 9, 2013

My condolences to your family. Mr. Boesse was my band teacher @YHS during 1991-1995. He was such a talented man and will greatly be missed my many- including me. May you rest in peace!!!

May 9, 2013

My heart is broken today to hear of the death of my dear friend and teacher. I can't believe it was just last week when last we spoke and now you are gone. I wish I could have seen you at least one more time. You were an incredible person. Thank you for touching my life. I will never forget you...

Monica Dell

May 9, 2013

Mr. Bosse will be greatly missed. My son Luis Alberto Loya enjoyed the time he spend with him during his lessons. Mr. Bosse had a very special ways of talking to kids that they could not help but laugh with him, learn from him and simply enjoy their time with him. As a parent I appreciate his patience, kindness and talent that he shared with us. We will certainly miss him.

Patricia Loya

May 9, 2013

My condolences to Mrs. Boesse, who was my Math teacher at Eastwood (1999-2000).
May you find comfort in these difficult times.

Erika Duran

May 9, 2013

My condolences to your family. I was a student of Mr B at Ysleta High School and his head drum major in 1992. He was a very talented man and will be missed greatly. May the Lord be with you and your family in this time of need.

Norma Tercero

May 9, 2013

Thank you Mr. B for always believing in me and pushing me to do my best. You were a great inspiration to me at YHS. May you RIP and my condolences to your family. You were and will always be a great man.

Tony Jacobo

May 9, 2013

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