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Frances Chestnutt Obituary
El Paso - Frances Lassich Chestnutt fell asleep in death on February 23, 2020. She was 93 years old. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Frances graduated from Austin High School, married her beloved husband, Ernest Wesley and raised three beautiful children in El Paso. They lived in Timberon, New Mexico, relishing the outdoors and enjoying time with family and friends before settling in Alamogordo NM and making it their home for over 20 years.
Frances was a very kind and faithful servant of Jehovah with an unwavering passion to share the beautiful hope the Bible holds out to all. She was a rare combination of someone who had a love of life and her family, and a keen understanding of what was important - loving Jehovah and sharing His word with others.
Frances is preceded in death by her husband Ernest Wesley Chestnutt, son James Burton Chestnutt, parents Esteban and Ernestina Lassich, sister Gloria Lassich and brother Esteban Lassich. She is survived by her daughters, Frances Emily Hew Len and Claire Melinda Martinez (Robert), sister Estella Schmidt, brothers Ernesto (Misty) and Herman Lassich (Margie), six grandchildren, Terry-Lee Hew Len, Tina-Marie Hew Len-Castro, Tracy-Ann Borrego, Lesli Barragan, James Martinez and Gabriel Martinez. She is further survived by 14 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the caring staff of Hospice El Paso and Rita Alvidrez for their kindness, compassion and support. A memorial service will be held at 4 pm, Monday, March 9, 2020 at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 6255 Strahan Rd., El Paso, TX.
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March 26, 2021
Today 2/23/21 has been a year. I’m consoled knowing she no longer suffers. I miss her more than anyone can know. Although growing up I didn’t always do things exactly how she might have thought I should, she alway supported me in my decisions. My mom was the kindest person I know. She never said a bad thing about anyone. That doesn’t mean she didn’t put her foot down when it was needed. She made a beautiful name for herself. She had many friends and helped so many along the way. If she was sad it wasn’t for very long. She loved her family, flowers, playing board games, scrabble, cards, anything outdoors, music, really; life itself. She loved talking to people about the promises Jehovah has given of life everlasting if we follow his sons footsteps. She would not want us to be sad but to celebrate her life with beautiful memories and hopes and carrying on her and my dad’s legacy. I miss our laughing together. I miss my mom. She was happy! Love you mamita! I know it will not be long till we’re all together again.....your daughter, Claire Melinda Chestnutt Martinez
Claudia Burdick
March 18, 2020
Loved my auntie. So sweet, always an encouraging word for everyone. One of the things she used to say when someone was ranting, or out of control, was "Imagine!" Sort of a tsk, tsk, to calm the situation. She loved my mom, her sister dearly, and mom loved her too. What a hard thing when you are not able to even attend your siblings funeral. We send our love and sympathy to all her family, our cousins, Melinda and Patches. Love you all.
Adrienne Ramirez
March 9, 2020
To the Hew Len Family, our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother and grandmother. May she rest in eternal peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Adrienne Ramirez (Pedroza), Michael Ramirez and Sebastian Pedroza
March 9, 2020
We appreciate all the kind words, love, prayers and support! On behalf of the Chestnutt, Lassich, Martinez and Hew Len families, we thank you!
I will miss our time together. She will be forever in my heart. Love you mom!
March 9, 2020
Judy and Victor Estrada
March 8, 2020
May God comfort you and surround you with peace and love until you are able to see your precious mother/grandmother again. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
March 4, 2020
What a faithful sister and a joy to work with in service . When she did her walking service she would run out of mags and call with a request for more will wait to see her again much love many prayer.
Robert Martinez
March 3, 2020
Will miss you mother, see you later.
Love Bob
Irene Martinez
March 3, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Chestnut Family.
Margie and Terry Gill
March 3, 2020
Her smile! She had the most genuine smile that warmed any room. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
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