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EVERETT THORPE

1929 - 2014

EVERETT THORPE obituary, 1929-2014, El Paso, TX

BORN

1929

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Sunset Funeral Homes - Northeast - El Paso

4631 Hondo Pass

El Paso, Texas

EVERETT THORPE Obituary

Everett Thorpe, Jr., of El Paso, Retired Army Master Sergeant and supervisor at the Phelps Dodge Refining Corporation, El Paso Works, lost his battle with cancer at the age of 85 on December 5, 2014. He was born on February 27, 1929 in Wurtsboro, New York. He served with the occupation forces in Germany, and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving three tours, before, during and after the conflict, and the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Anna H. Thorpe; daughter, Linda Bustamante (JC), son, Wayne Thorpe; daughter, Vickie Pickett (Chris); son, Dale Thorpe (Shannon); 6 grandchildren: Christine (Troy), Dana, Christal, Jennifer (Ernie), Adam (Kristy) and Ryan; and 11 great grandchildren: Brianna, Alyssa, Cameron, Dylan, Amanda, Chloe, Chrystofer, Jayson, Rosemary, Reese and his namesake Alexander -Everett. Thanks to Dr. Morilla with WBAMC; Dr. Gupta and Dr. Chesbro with Texas Oncology; and Emma his nurse who was so good to him. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Humane Society. Visitation will begin at 11:00am with a Funeral Service at 12:30pm on Monday, December 15, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Committal Service will follow at 1:30pm at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit our online register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

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Published by El Paso Times from Dec. 13 to Dec. 20, 2014.

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Emma Vazquez

December 20, 2014

To the Thorpe family, it was an honor and privelege to have cared for Mr Thorpe.ay God's love comfort all of you.

Margaret & Demetri Vagalatos

December 19, 2014

Dearest Anne and Family,
Your darling Ed will be missed by all who knew him.......such a great man, always a joy to talk to on our walks. We are here in Austin TX and we say a prayer every day for your peace and we know that Ed is in the presence of our Lord and Savior. thinking of you in friendship and love.
Margaret and Demetri

McCarthy

December 16, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 83:18)

Patricia Monroe

December 15, 2014

Ed was a great guy, and I know he is now with is best buddy Charlie (my dad) talking war stories and having a drink. While you will be missed, your spirit lives on. You will always be spoken of fondly. Rest in peace now.

Chaplain Sam Faraone

December 15, 2014

On behalf of he CIMA Hospice staff, sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Thorpe and thank you for the privilege of providing care for him. It was an honor to meet his wonderful family as well. May God's grace comfort you in this difficult time.

Donna

December 14, 2014

I will miss you Uncle Ed.... God bless you

Mike Casey

December 14, 2014

M/Sgt. Thorpe,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army-especially when you served on Occupation Duty in Germany and the Korean And Vietnam Wars. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Sunset Funeral Homes - Northeast - El Paso

4631 Hondo Pass, El Paso, TX 79904

Dec

15

Funeral service

12:30 p.m.

Sunset Funeral Homes - Northeast - El Paso

4631 Hondo Pass, El Paso, TX 79904

Dec

15

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4631 Hondo Pass, El Paso, TX 79904

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