Cindy and Michael Rawson

Cindy D. (McGillivray) Rawson, 51, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2009. A loving wife, caring daughter, proud stepmom and mother-in-law, and terrific grandmother, she will be missed greatly by her family and friends. Born in Cornwall, Ontario, Cindy enjoyed life in El Paso for 15 years after moving from Canada with her husband, Mike. She loved nature and had a special place in her heart for all birds and animals. With her lovely smile, keen sense of humor, beautiful auburn hair and twinkling green eyes, Cindy joins her beloved husband, Michael L. Rawson, to whom she was married for twenty-five years. Cindy is survived by her mother Simone McGillivray, step-daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and David Counts; sisters and brothers-in-law Anne and Ric Hardy and Lynn and Robert Bentley; grandson Cole Rawson Counts; nephews and nieces. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Barb and Tom, Bobbie, Ken and Mary, the 4th floor staff at Providence Memorial Hospital and La Mariposa Hospice, as well as numerous people throughout El Paso who helped care for and support Cindy and her family. A memorial will be held at a future date. Cindy's kind heart will be with us always. "The most serious thing you do on this earth is to love, the rest hardly matters." Jaleen Areen.

Michael L. (Mike) Rawson, 61, of El Paso, TX passed away on January 23, 2009. Mike joins his best friend and devoted wife of 25 years, Cindy (McGillivray), and beloved parents William and Ethel. Continuing to celebrate his larger-than-life personality are daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and David Counts; mother-in-law Simone, sister and brother-in-law Anne and Ric Hardy; sister and brother-in-law Lynn and Robert Bentley; aunt and uncle Vera and Sammy Parker, grandson Cole Rawson Counts; nephews and nieces. Born on February 27, 1947, Mike grew up in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. He lettered in varsity football for 4 years at Nelson High School, winning 2 SOSSA zone championships. After graduating, Mike pursued a career in purchasing/supply chain management becoming a Certified Professional Purchaser (C.P.P.). Mike worked in the purchasing division at leading international corporations including Schwenger Industries, Cornwall Appliances, Harrison Overseas, Worcester Controls and Leviton-Northern Devices. It was Mike's position at Leviton that brought he and Cindy to Texas. As General Manager of Leviton's Scarborough, Ontario, Canada facility, Mike was responsible for it's relocation to El Paso in 1994. Mike loved the outdoors. He spent many years fishing and boating on the lakes and rivers of Ontario. A professional landscaper, Mike owned Wales Landscaping during the 1980s. His talent and enjoyment of landscaping remained with him throughout his life. On evenings and weekends (unless he was watching NASCAR), Mike was outside working in his yard. He was also a huge fan of Doo Wop and old Rock N' Roll. Countless Friday nights were spent in the backyard enjoying a BBQ and listening to classics from the 1950s and 60s. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Barb and Tom, Bobbie, Ken and Mary, the 1st floor and 3rd floor staff at Providence Memorial Hospital, as well as numerous people throughout El Paso who helped care for and support Mike and his family. A memorial will be held at a future date. Mike was truly loved and will always be in our hearts. Please remember him in yours. "In dreams I walk with you. In dreams I talk to you." Roy Orbison