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Brenda Marva Bush

1941 - 2020

Brenda Marva Bush obituary, 1941-2020, El Paso, TX

BORN

1941

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Crestview Funeral Home

1462 North Zaragoza Rd

El Paso, Texas

Brenda Bush Obituary

Brenda Marva Bush

El Paso - Brenda Marva Bush, age 79, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Brenda Marva McCray was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 13, 1941. At a very young age, after the death of her father, John McCray, Brenda was adopted by her aunt, Viola Fields, and her husband, John Fields. Brenda attended Philadelphia Public Schools and graduated from West Philadelphia High School in 1959. She met her future husband, Anthony Bush, a soldier stationed in the area, and was married on the 8th of October 1960 at the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in North Philadelphia. She conceived a daughter, Donna, born on June 25, 1961. Tours of duty took Brenda and her family to New York City, Omaha, Nebraska; Okinawa, Japan; Seoul, Korea; Nuremburg, Germany; and several tours to Ft. Bliss. The family adopted a son, Michael, in Korea in 1968 and the two children, Donna and Michael, were the loves of her life. Brenda retired from the Ysleta School District as a bookkeeper in February 2000.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her two children, Donna Smith (Anthony), and Michael; five grandchildren: Joshua, Elias, Vincent, Breana, and Gabriella; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at Crestview Funeral Home, 1462 N. Zaragoza Rd., on November 23, 2020. The viewing will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with funeral services from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.

The family would like to thank all of the friends and neighbors who have befriended Brenda over the years and especially Reverend Ivon from St. Raphael Catholic Parish.

Due to current restrictions, we are asking those that are unable to physically be here to please watch the livestream on Facebook from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. under the Facebook account: Crestview Funeral Home.






Brenda Marva Bush, de 79 años, falleció el jueves 12 de noviembre del 2020. Brenda Marva McCray nació en Filadelfia, Pensilvania, el 13 de junio de 1941. En una edad muy joven, después de la muerte de su padre, John McCray, Brenda fue adoptada por su tía, Viola Fields, y su esposo, John Fields. Asistió a las Escuelas Públicas de Filadelfia y se graduó de la Escuela Secundaria West Philadelphia en 1959. Conoció a su futuro esposo, Anthony Bush, un soldado establecido en el área, y se casó el 8 de octubre de 1960 en la iglesia católica Most Precious Blood al norte de Filadelfia. Concibió una hija, Donna, nacida el 25 de junio de 1961. Los viajes de servicio llevaron a Brenda y su familia a la ciudad de Nueva York, a Omaha, Nebraska; Okinawa, Japón; Seúl, Corea; Nuremberg, Alemania y por varios recorridos a Ft. Bliss. La familia adoptó a un hijo, Michael, en Corea en 1968 y sus dos hijos, Donna y Michael, fueron los amores de su vida. Brenda se retiró del Distrito Escolar de Ysleta como contadora en febrero del 2000. Deja para apreciar su memoria a sus dos hijos, Donna Smith (Anthony) y Michael; a sus cinco nietos: Joshua, Elias, Vincent, Breana y Gabriella;y a sus dos bisnietos. Los servicios funerarios se llevarán a cabo en Crestview Funeral Home, en el 1462 N. Zaragoza Rd., el 23 de noviembre del 2020. El velorio se llevará a cabo de 10:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. con los servicios funerarios a partir de las 12:30 p.m. a 1:30 p.m. Se proseguirá con el sepelio en el cementerio nacional de Ft. Bliss a las 2:00 p.m. La familia quisiera agradecer a todos los amigos y vecinos que se han hecho amigos de Brenda a lo largo de los años y especialmente al Reverendo Ivon de la parroquia católica San Rafael. Debido a las restricciones actuales, invitamos a aquellos que no pueden estar físicamente aquí para ver la transmisión en vivo en Facebook a partir de las 12:30 p.m. a 1:30 p.m. bajo la cuenta de Facebook de Crestview Funeral Home.

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Published by El Paso Times from Nov. 16 to Nov. 22, 2020.

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Betsy Hinojos Castillo

November 27, 2020

I worked with Mama Bush at Ysleta Independent School District. She was a beautiful human being and will be missed by many. RIP my beautiful Mama Bush.

Peter Flores Jr.

November 27, 2020

Brenda you were an awesome co-worker and friend. Your sense of humor and contagious smile will be missed. God bless and may you rest in peace

Donna Smith

November 22, 2020

Mommy I miss you so much you showed me how to love and be a loving mom to my children you are always in my heart till we meet again I love you more than your more could ever be more
Donna

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Joe and Tiny Munguia

November 21, 2020

Brenda, we always enjoyed your company at our get-to-gathers, you were such a joy to be with. You will be missed.

Mary Ann (Rundo) Davis

November 20, 2020

Brenda, you were a true friend, and co-worker.
Your beautiful smile and contagious laugh, will be missed.

Donna Reynolds Armontrout

November 18, 2020

Brenda was a wonderful friend, and such a beautiful person. I will treasure her friendship always.

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10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Crestview Funeral Home

1462 North Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, TX 79936

Nov

23

Funeral service

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Crestview Funeral Home

1462 North Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, TX 79936

Nov

23

Interment

2:00 p.m.

Ft. Bliss National Cemetery

TX 79936

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1462 North Zaragoza Rd, El Paso, TX 79936

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