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Gustave Spinnler Obituary

Gustave Edward Spinnler Jr. ("Ed")

El Paso - Gustave Edward Spinnler, Jr.

Gustave Edward Spinnler, Jr. ("Ed"), age 93, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on April 11, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Corinne Abeyta Spinnler, daughters, Linda (Steve) Spinnler Hatfield and Karen (Chris) Spinnler Thompson and step-children, Linda (Roy) Sanchez, Mark Steward, and Eric Steward, and grandchildren Alex, Ben, Arianna, Matthew, Marc, Corrie, Beth, and Corina. Great-grandchildren Sydney, Ashton, Kylie, and Addie.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gustave Edward Spinnler Sr. and his mother Annie Laurie Spinnler, his sister Anne Nyman, his son Jesse Spinnler, and his step-son Michael Steward.

Ed was born on December 9, 1925 in Austin, Texas to parents Annie Laurie Hardin and Gustave (Gus) Edward Spinnler Sr. Ed grew up and attended school in San Antonio, Texas. He served in the United States Air Force in Harlingen, Texas. He moved to New Mexico, where he managed several successful businesses before moving to his final home of El Paso, Texas in 1970. He was a partner in a real estate development company for 30 years. Ed enjoyed many hobbies was an avid outdoorsman, golfer and extensive traveler.

Special thanks to all of the wonderful people at the Good Samaritan Memory Care Unit in El Paso, Texas. Ed received loving care and attention from the staff at Good Samaritan and we send them a heartfelt thanks & a heartfelt thanks to Nurse Emily.

Memorial Services honoring the life of Ed Spinnler are as follows:

Monday April 29, 2019 Rosary at 7:00 P.M. Martin Funeral Home West.

Tuesday April 30, 2019 Mass at 11 A.M. at St. Matthew Catholic Church 400 Sunset. Followed By: Graveside Service/Interment at 1 P.M. at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association 4687 N. Mesa, El Paso, Texas 79912



Gustave Edward Spinnler "Ed", de 93 años, amado esposo, padre y abuelo falleció pacíficamente el 11 de abril de 2019. Le sobreviven su esposa por 33 años, Corinne Abeyta Spinnler, sus hijas Linda (Steve), Spinnler Hatfield y Karen (Chris) Spinnler Thompson y sus hijastros, Linda (Roy) Sánchez, Mark Steward y Eric Steward, y sus nietos Alex, Ben, Arianna, Matthew, Marc, Corrie, Beth, y Corina. También le sobreviven sus bisnietos Sydney, Ashton, Kylie y Addie. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres Gustave Edward Spinnler Sr. y su madre Annie Laurie Spinnler, su hermana Anne Nyman, su hijo Jesse Spinnler y su hijastro Michael Steward. Ed nació el 9 de diciembre de 1925 en Austin, Texas, hijo de Annie Laurie Hardin y Gustave (Gus) Edward Spinnler. Ed creció y asistió a la escuela en San Antonio, Texas. Sirvió en la Fuerza Aérea de Estados Unidos en Harlingen, Texas. Se mudó a Nuevo México, donde manejó varios negocios exitosos antes de mudarse a su último hogar en El Paso, Texas, en 1970. Fue socio en una compañía de desarrollo inmobiliario durante 30 años. Ed disfrutó de muchos pasatiempos: era un ávido amante de la naturaleza, golfista y viajero extenso. Un agradecimiento especial a todas las personas maravillosas en la Unidad de Cuidado de la Memoria en Good Samaritan en El Paso, Texas. Ed recibió cariño y atención por parte del personal de Good Samaritan y les enviamos un sincero agradecimiento, al igual que a su enfermera Emily. Los servicios conmemorativos que honran la vida de Ed Spinnler son los siguientes: lunes 29 de abril de 2019 el rosario a las 7:00 p.m. en Martin Funeral Home West. El martes 30 de abril de 2019 será la misa a las 11:00 a.m. en la iglesia católica de St. Matthew, en el 400 Sunset. Se proseguirá con el servicio de entierro a la 1:00 p.m. en el cementerio nacional de Ft. Bliss. En lugar de flores, se pueden hacer donaciones a la Asociación de Alzheimer, en el 4687 N. Mesa, El Paso, Texas 79912.

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Published by El Paso Times on Apr. 28, 2019.

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April 28, 2019

We had a lot of laughs while doing Drive-A-Meal. Ed was a good guy - Rick Rivera

Mike Casey

April 28, 2019

Mr. Spinnler,
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.

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Memorial Events
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Apr

29

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Martin Funeral Home West

128 North Resler Drive, El Paso, TX 79912

Apr

30

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Matthew Catholic Church

400 Sunset, TX 79912

Apr

30

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Ft. Bliss National Cemetery.

TX 79912

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128 North Resler Drive, El Paso, TX 79912

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