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EVAN McELROY Obituary

Evan Marcus McElroy passed away on July 11, 2014. He was born in El Paso, Texas on November 27, 1998. He was full of energy and love and was very much adored by his family and friends. He was the younger brother of Eamonn Miles McElroy who loves him dearly and treasured his companionship. They shared a mutual passion for video games and computer technology, and spent hours together pursuing their hobby. He is also survived by his parents, Jeff and Gretchen McElroy of El Paso, grandparents Dr. Fred and Nancy Gehlbach of Waco Texas, Uncle and Aunt Mark and Christy Gehlbach of Dallas Texas, cousin Grant Gehlbach of Dallas Texas and his Great Aunt Vivian Shaw of El Paso Texas. He is also survived by his other family Dr. Jim and Betsy Weaver, Scott and Hope Weaver, and Brian and Molly Weaver, and many second cousins whom he loved seeing at family reunions while playing endlessly; watching over the younger ones and playing Pokemon with the older ones. Evan was a student at Franklin High School, and was to enter the 10th grade this coming fall. He had exceptional memory and tremendous intellectual thirst, combined with an outrageous and infectious sense of humor. He had multiple interests and loved astronomy, natural history, geology, cultures, and travel. He could locate any country and most cities of the world on a map or globe, and on vacation danced with street musicians in the Temple Bar section of Dublin Ireland. He took on any adventure with great enthusiasm. He was a remarkable caregiver for his horses, dogs, and cats who loved his company. Our sweetest Evan, we will never know why you are gone, but you were a wonderful fun loving child. You will be loved, missed, and treasured eternally. May God welcome you and hold you peacefully in eternity. Pallbearers will be Andy Krafsur, David Creasey, Ken McEachern, Raul Nava, Jr., Gabe Onsurez, Roger Davie, John Valdez and Bobby Gonzales. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Coronado Baptist Church, 501 Thunderbird Dr. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery in Santa Teresa, N.M. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Drive, El Paso, TX 79912. www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com.

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Published by El Paso Times from Jul. 15 to Jul. 23, 2014.

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Kevonne Montes

November 1, 2016

I miss you so much Evan. You were a great friend.there is so much I wish I could talk to you about.

Ché

May 9, 2016

Hope you're resting in bliss. Miss you a ton.

victor ortiz

July 15, 2015

Its been a year I miss you man you are MISSED Ill see you soon man

Chinelo Ikeakor

July 11, 2015

It's been a year...feels like it happened yesterday. I miss you Evan.

victor ortiz

November 5, 2014

EVan man i miss u bro y u gotta leave us man i remember those good memories when we use to hang out in a group with u me eric joseph we were freshman y did u have to leave us but u know good memories will never fade away

Chinelo Ikeakor

July 28, 2014

Just finding out about Evan. Im speechless. Tears are just pouring down my cheeks. Rest in peace Evan. You will be greatly missed!

July 28, 2014

I just found out about Evan right now and can not stop crying. I cant believe this. Rest in peace Evan!

July 23, 2014

Fin and I extend our deepest sympathies. Karl and Fin Renner

Heidi Kaiser

July 22, 2014

I so sad he left us, and especially you, Jeff and Eamonn. But I am so glad he was here. He lived and there are a lot of people who don

Helen Calderwood

July 22, 2014

Dear Gretchen, Jeff and Eamonn, No words can help relieve the pain of such a tragic loss but may the precious memories of your dear son Evan help you through the darkest of days. You are all in our thoughts daily and we pray that light will shine in your hearts again and you find peace. Wrapping our arms around you and sending all our love. Helen and Colin Calderwood, Canberra, Australia

Gary & Kim Wright

July 22, 2014

May hope sustain you, friends surround you and love give you strength. Our hearts ache for your loss.

Betty and Geoff Thomson

July 22, 2014

Gretchen and family - We are sorry to learn of Evan's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

July 21, 2014

Jeff and Gretchen,

My heart breaks for you. I am so sorry.

Prayers your way,

Gina Gruben

Greg Combs

July 21, 2014

I am so sorry to learn of your loss Gretchen. I wish you and your family peace and love.
Greg

Rory, Lisa, Ryan and Daniel Crooks

July 21, 2014

Dear Gretchen, Jeff and Eamonn,

We are so very sorry for the loss of your dear Evan. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May the Lord grant you strength and peace.

Kristen Shaver

July 20, 2014

Gretchen, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Evan. My family and I have been praying for you and will continue to do so.

Greg Garcia

July 20, 2014

My prayers go out to your family at this time of such a great loss.

Dan Dawes

July 19, 2014

Gretchen, our thoughts are with you and your family, Shawna and Dan

Amy Haynes Bettes

July 18, 2014

Gretchen,
I am sorry for the loss of Evan. My heart is broken for you. I will pray for you and your family. I can tell from his photos that Evan was an intelligent, interesting young man. May God Blessings surround you always.

Christi Ruebush

July 17, 2014

Gretchen,

You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers since hearing of this loss. I continue to pray that God will bless your family with strength and understanding.

All of my love,
Christi

Joe Benavides

July 17, 2014

I'm gonna miss you man. It's really hard to see you go. We didn't talk much, but I did consider you my friend. I'll remember all the times we had on Skype and while gaming. It's a shame we never got to meet. r.i.p, man. -Zel

Michael Guthrie

July 17, 2014

Im sorry for the loss of the McElroy's, Evan was a really close friend of mine and his passing will never feel real to me, it feels like hes still hear with us and he was just with us yesterday. Im never gonna forget him.

Che Ulibarri

July 17, 2014

Evan. You were one of the only people I could talk to. I might not have realized how close we were but now I do. You've always been the coolest to me and I will miss you so much. I still can't believe this has happened but I wish the best for your family. Miss you man.

Silvia & Rodney Wallace

July 17, 2014

Dearest Jeff, Gretchen and Eamonn,

Our hearts are so very broken for you, especially today as you go through the difficult task of laying to rest your sweet boy, Evan. But, there is no doubt he will live on through each one of you until you one day see him again in Heaven.

Sending you our love, thoughts, empathy and heartfelt prayers for comfort and peace, this day and throughout all the days ahead.

"And may the peace of God, which surpasses all our understanding, guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus our Lord...Amen." ~Phil 4:7

Cori Favela

July 17, 2014

Dear McElroy family, the faculty and staff and the Franklin Ninth Grade Center are deeply sadden by the loss of Evan. Several of us were at the service today. It was beautiful. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and may Evan rest in peace.

Marielle McElroy Potter

July 17, 2014

Jeff, Gretchen & Eamonn, I send you my love and prayers for peace, comfort and understanding. Keep sweet Evan's spirit alive with our Lord's promise; we'll be reunited again one day!!

Linda McElroy Rusche

July 17, 2014

Dearest Jeff, Gretchen and Eamonn, You have my deepest sympathy and I pray God gives you the comfort you need. His soul will always be with you and I pray you will remember all the wonderful times you all have had with him.
Precious memories. Sincerely with love, Linda

Jessi Morales Sanchez

July 17, 2014

Jeff, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My prayers are with you and your family.

Cole Hernandez

July 17, 2014

Dear Jeff and Gretchen,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son Evan. May God hold him close and may God bless your family until you see him again.

Adelia Pollard

July 17, 2014

Dear Gretchen, Jeff, and Eamonn,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your beautiful boy. Your obituary and photo gallery really seem to capture the essence of a young man who left us way too soon, and I wish I could have known him. May your family never experience another year filled with so much loss and tragedy.Prayers going up for you this evening.

July 16, 2014

Dear Gretchen and Jeff, Eamonn, Nancy and Fred, Mark and Christy, Betsy and Jim. Our hearts are with you all at what must be the most difficult of times for your family. We want to express our most sincere heartfelt sympathy May the love of family and friends comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.
Love, George and Marilyn Trabert (birding friends of Nancy and Fred)

Cole Levine

July 16, 2014

You were my best friend. A funny, nice, awesome, and caring man. Him and I go back very far. I loved him so much. Watch out for us from above. He's in gods hands now.

Barbara Swasta

July 16, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I hope you find comfort and peace in memories of Evan.
Barb Swasta aka Boogies girl

Ruth Aguilar

July 16, 2014

My prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Ruth Aguilar

grace Aguilar

July 16, 2014

Jeff, Gretchen, Eamonn, May the Lord bless you and give you strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time. I am so sorry for the loss of Evan. It breaks my heart, you are all in my prayers. God Bless you.

Grace Aguilar

Emma Ramirez

July 16, 2014

Gretchen, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Jeff, and Eamonn and all your family. "Trust in the Lord wiht all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." Prov 3:5-6 May your faith sustain and happy, beautiful memories of Evan sustain all of you. Emma and Frank Ramirez

Edna Hernandez

July 16, 2014

Jeff, thinking of you and your family - praying that you find the Lord's peace in your hearts during this tremendous loss.

July 16, 2014

Dear Jeff and Gretchen, my heart aches for you. I am truly sorry for your loss. May God be with you and keep you and your family strong. Our families go way back, and my family will always be there for you. Julie & Linda Gonzales

Patricia Bustamante

July 16, 2014

Dear Jeff, I am so sad to hear of the passing of your son. You and and your family are in my prayers.

Rose Schwartz

July 16, 2014

My heartfelt prayers are with you all. I can't even begin to imagine your pain so I pray for you. I ask our Father God to comfort you and bring you peace. I loved that sweet little boy but I know he rests now in the arms of one who loves him the most.

July 16, 2014

You are all in our prayers. We known God is blessing Evan each and every minute. Love Ted & Linda Croom

Ms Black, BMS counselor

July 16, 2014

My heart breaks learning of this loss. Evan was full of life. Prayers to his family, many friends, and his educational community. RIP

Claudia Flores

July 16, 2014

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Norma Juarez

July 16, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Priscilla Juarez

July 16, 2014

Dear Mc, my heart aches for your loss. No words can heal your pain at this moment, but I pray that you, Gretchen and Eamonn and those you knew and loved Evan find peace in God's hands, in time. Although I only met Evan once or twice at the office, I felt I knew him more than that through your stories and pictures in your office.
All my thoughts and prayers,
Priscilla

Tammy DeShazo

July 16, 2014

Mr. McElroy I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your son. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

July 16, 2014

There are no words of comfort for such a tragic loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers for strength and peace.
Kathleen and Mark Walker

Abraham Fierro

July 16, 2014

I am very sorry to hear about Evan. I knew him when he went to Brown and talked on and off to him throughout the years. He was a very good friend and had a big heart. Again I am very sorry to hear about Evan. I wish the McElroy family the very best. Evan will always be remember by me and his friends and will forever be in our hearts.

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