Ray Small

I did not know of Dean's passing till recently. As a broke nursing student, I meet Dean for the first time at the Rathskellar. He was wiping tables I took the rag out of his hand and told him I can do that and he hired me.
He was more than a boss and when I need a loan he helped me. And of cours,I paid him back in my wages. And while I did not always follow his advice he was always right.
He told me if you graduate from nursing school I will attend your graduation. He attended my...

I did not hear about Dean's passing til after his service. He was a key figure in my life. As a broke college student, I met him for the first time as he was wiping tables at the Rathskellar. I took the rag from him and told him I could do that and he hired me.
He was more than a boss- he supported me with a loan when I needed one and of course I paid him back in my wages. He told me if you graduate from nursing school I will attend your graduation. He attended my pinning ceremony when...

Mr. Small,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

I remember Dean Small as a kind and gentle man. Always willing to help me when I was an undergrad student at UTEP. Meeting with Dean Small for advising was always stress free and fun. Thank you for your kindness and patience. You made a difference in my life. May you rest in peace.

Patricia E. Johnson, UTEP class of 2006

Ray always had a great sense of humor. I once asked him what I should do with a student who came to class wearing no shoes and exposing his dirty feet. "Well, winter is coming, Bob." A super administrative response, delivered with real wit. I know how much he was loved and appreciated by his students in both the English and Communications departments, as well as the Dean's office. Will miss his smile and his welcome when I saw him on campus over his many years of service.
Robert M....

I enjoyed learning from you, Dean Small. I enjoyed your sense of humor and your touch with students. May you rest in peace.

Dearest Dean,

May you rest in peace now. You were a great man, friend, and a great influence in my life. I thank you for everything you did for me.
Victoria,
Desde el fondo de mi corazon le mando mi mas sincero pesame. Dean fue un gran hombre y un gran amigo. Gracias por haberle brindado tanta felicidad y amor. Que Dios los bendiga a todos.
Rosaura Zarazua Class of 1980 (El Paso TX)

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Dean Small never had an unkind word to say about anybody. He was funny and fiercely intelligent. He will be sorely missed.