James Barry Lawler

I know this is 7 years late, but I´m so heartbroken to find out the teacher who changed my life passed away. I´ve been on a journey the past few months to reconnect with as many as my former teachers as possible and my search led me to this page. My condolences to his family. Mr. Lawler was my 2nd grade teacher at Montana Vista Elementary (Primary back then). He is responsible for convincing me that I could speak, read, and write the English language. I don´t know that I would be where I am...

I would like to express my sincere condolences to all of the Lawler Family. He was a role model to all in his gentle, loving style as a Principal! I will miss him and will keep all of you in my prayers for your deep loss. Warmly, Colleen Runyan, GISD

To the Lawler Family and his son Anthony....it is with a very heavy heart that I offer my sincerest condolences on the death of a beloved son, father, uncle, cousin, friend, and for me a wonderful former colleague. I worked with Mr. Lawler at Guillen M.S. in El Paso, Texas. He was the Asst. Principal at the time I was a Language Arts/AVID Teacher. He always commanded a great sense of respect for teaching and for the community of Guillen. I am truly sorry for your loss. My heartfelt prayers...

I will always remember Mr. Lawler because he was the administrator that took a chance on a young, inexperienced, fresh-out-college aspiring teacher. He gave me plenty of advice, like taking mental health days when needed, and not letting the job rule your life. Though I only had the privilege of working with him a few years at Guillen MS, I made sure to learn as much from him as possible. May his family, loved ones, and friends find comfort in God and the wonderful memories we shared with...

My deepest sympathy goes out to you. Mr. Lawler was a sweet and loving person who was always willing to help everyone. I had the pleasure of working with him at Guillen Middle School in El Paso, TX. Mr. Lawler was an awesome person who was well respected by the students and staff at Guillen. He will truly be missed.

My condolences to Mr. Lawler's family. He was a wonderful educator who touched so many lives and I am grateful I had the opportunity to work with him in El Paso and Southern New Mexico. We will continue to be in prayer during this difficult time.

I met Mr. Lawler when he was first hired at Santa Teresa Middle School approximately seven years ago. From the very first time I met him Mr. Lawler exuded a great sense of compassion, understanding, and leadership. He was a model principal and person as well. He had a profound impact on everyone he came in contact with and will be missed. My deepest sympathies and condolences to all of his family and friends. Damian Flavian, El Paso, TX

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Mr. Lawler was the most loving,caring person. I was truly blessed to know him. He always went out of his way to help everyone in need. There are no words to console you at this time. I hope that you will always remember that he left a positive impact with everyone he met. He inspired our children at Loma Linda. He lead by example respecting our students. He greeted our little ones by saying "Good morning sunshine, how are you today?". He...

My deepest condolences go to Anthony and the rest of Mr. Lawler's family and friends.
I became acquainted with Mr. Lawler when he became a math teacher where I was the librarian. As fate would take me on a different path for a while, I was reunited with Mr. Lawler a year later, but this time he was my boss. It turns out he has been my favorite boss to this day; he respected me as a person. He believed in family-first values. I loved how he filtered unnecessary issues that may have...