Name: Visitation for RUSSELL GUILLETTE
Start: 2014-12-01T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-12-02T01:30:00.000Z
Location: Hillcrest Funeral Home on Carolina

Russell R. Guillette, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on Friday November 28, 2014. Russell was born August 22, 1933 in Graniteville, Vermont and as a young man was stationed at Ft. Bliss Texas in 1955, a member of Company A, 168th Air Defense Battalion. Russell joined Southwestern Bell after his military service and retired after 32 years in a management position. During his work career Russell enjoyed volunteering on the National Ski Patrol at Ruidoso New Mexico-Ski Apache. To this day most of the map and runs were named by Mr Guillette. After retirement, Russell enjoyed various mission trips with YWAM in Japan, Guatemala, and Hawaii serving as a member of the Founders' Fellowship. In addition he helped with the building program at Bethel Family Ministries. Russell met his bride Elisa in El Paso, married faithfully for 57 years, together they raised three children, Cindy, Russell and Karen. Russell is preceded in death by his parents Emile & Edith Guillette, brothers Alfred and Robert. He is survived by his brothers Albert, Merile Guillette and sister Sally (Flemings) Benoit. He also was the proud grandfather of five grandchildren Sarah (Williams) Tarbet, Lauren (Williams) Schaub, Bethany Williams, Daniel McGhee, Luke McGhee and ten great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday December 1st at the Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 N. Carolina Drive from 4-6:30 pm. with words by pastor at 5 pm. Funeral services will begin at 12 noon December 2 at Bethel Family Ministries, 6301 Alabama and then a procession to Fort Bliss National Cemetery for internment. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Casas de Libertad Bethel, (1328 Mathias El Paso, Tx 79903) a children's home and orphanage in Juarez, Mexico, where Russell and Elisa have enjoyed serving for over 14 years. Mr. Guillette treated everyone with mutual respect and valued relationships and made many life long friends throughout his life. Russell fought the good fight, finished the race and now is enjoying eternal life.

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Published by The Daily Camera from Nov. 29 to Dec. 6, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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Nicky Crysler Anspach

December 22, 2014

I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Guillette's passing. I know he and my uncle, George Crysler, were friends. God will continue to sustain each of you.
Nicky Crysler Anspach

December 5, 2014

Aunt Elisa, Rusty, Cindy, and Karen -

We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Russell's passing and are thinking about you during this sad time. During the past year, Uncle Russell and I had been texting back and forth - jokes and pictures - just a way to keep in touch with each other. Like my dad, Russell loved a good joke. We will miss him...stay strong!

Jeff and Lynn Guillette

Bobby Santiesteban

December 5, 2014

Dear Russell, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

In His Grip!

Cindy Aguilar-Davis

December 3, 2014

Cindy and family,
My sincere condolences.

Gail Simon

December 2, 2014

To Mr.Guillette's family he will be greatly missed we my family spent many good and wonderful days together on the mountain.he like my dad worked together as ski patrollers.We had so much fun I was honored to be part of that special family.I hope you are sking in the sky with my Dad.God bless you.(don Sheridan was my Dad)

Maggie Esparza

December 2, 2014

Mrs. Guillette & Family,
Thank you for allowing me the honor of getting to know Mr. Guillette. He will be missed. My sincerest condolences to all of you.

Joe Buckland

December 1, 2014

Russ and I were installers at the Rosa street warehouse in the early 60s. He was a friend and a pleasure to work with.
May God bless you Russ. Rest in peace.

Rick and Vicky Garlock

December 1, 2014

Love, condolences and prayers in your time of sadness.

Elizabeth Gonzalez

December 1, 2014

Dearest Cindy, I am sorry for your loss of your Daddy.
He was a wonderful person, love you.
Elizabeth C. Gonzalez (Sally) Class of '77 Loretto

Jinny Forbes

December 1, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to the Guillette family. We knew Russ from SWB and enjoyed many years of friendship.
Jinny and Buddy Forbes

November 30, 2014

Dear Aunt Elisa, Cindy, Rusty, Karen and Family
Our hearts go out to all of you. Uncle Russell and Dad were very close as you know and now they are together again sharing stories about Granitville and the Red Sox. What you may not know is how many time Uncle Russell gave me encouragement during my health issues after my Dad had passed. He was always there for me and I will very much miss him and our conversations. May God bless each and every one of you as he has blessed us all by having uncle Russell in our lives. Love to all Tom and Julie

Corbett Haguewood

November 30, 2014

I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Russell at Southwestern Bell. He was a very kind and giving person and always a gentleman. R.I.P.

November 30, 2014

Dear Aunt Elisa, Rusty, Cindy, Karen, and all your spouses and children,

Please know that our hearts are with you at this sad time. Uncle Russell was the sweetest and gentlest man and he will be greatly missed.

Love to you all,
Joanne and Bob O'Leary

Ruth Pino

November 29, 2014

To the dear family of Russell Guillette and especially to Elisa, our family, the Pino family from Woodbridge, VA extend our love and prayers for you. May God surround you with his love and comfort. Ruth Pino

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