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Diane Burek Obituary

DIANE MARGUERITE BUREK, 79, passed away on October 10, 2009 in El Paso, Texas. She was a long time resident of El Paso. Mrs. Burek was born on March 27, 1930 in Chicago, IL and was married to Joseph T. Burek Sr. for 60 years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marguerite Westney Cripe Vasumpaur, father Lamar Cripe, stepfather Elmer Vasumpaur, and son, Joseph "Joey" Thomas Burek, Jr. Mrs. Burek is survived by her husband Joseph T. Burek, Sr., children TJ (Valerie) Burek, Sue Burek, Peter Burek, Paul (Sheryl) Burek, and Jim (Donna) Burek, grandchildren Robyn (Jeff) Undieme, Priya Burek, Michael Burek, Jessica Burek, Melissa Burek, Jenina (Chad) Smith, and Carly Burek, great-grandchild Aubrie Smith, and sister Marlene (Paul) Bagnull. Visitation will be on Tuesday, Oct 13, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Service will be on Wednesday, Oct 14, 2009, at 1:15 pm at Crestview Funeral Home; Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4687 N. Mesa, Suite 200, El Paso, TX 79912, phone 915-544-1799, in memory of Diane Burek. Mom loved her family and to her, everyone was family. Directed by CRESTVIEW FUNERAL HOME. 1462 N. Zaragoza, 856-1400.

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Published by El Paso Times from Oct. 13 to Oct. 15, 2009.

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Joe del Campo

October 14, 2009

I find it hard to express my feelings at this difficult time. Mrs. Burek was like a second mother to me during my teen years. I remember the first time the family moved in the neighborhood, and how quickly I became friends with her sons and daughter. I especially remember the times she would invite me to dine with her family. We all went to the same elementary, middle, and high school together. And all that time she always encouraged us to push forward. This kind person touched my heart in a way that I will never forget. She just wasn't a neighbor...she was my family. I know that one day I will get to see her again along with my other relatives in God's kingdom....I very much look forward to that day.

October 14, 2009

Mrs. Burek was a patient of ours at the clinic I work for, she was a kind and wonderful lady I will miss her. God Bless you all in this difficult time.

Yolie Thompson El Paso, Tx

Dianne Kelly

October 13, 2009

I worked in the same building with Joe and Diane. You will not find two more precious people. Diane would come by see us after they no longer had a business. She was a joy to see and always cared about others. May God comfort all of you at this time.

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