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MARTHA SAYKLAY Obituary

Martha Dow Sayklay went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 7, 2013 at the age of 86. A lifelong resident of El Paso, she was a loving mother, a loyal wife, and generous friend. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Samuel Richard Sayklay, her brothers Julian Dow, George Dow, Dr. Antonio Dow and sister Rose Dow Ochoa. She is survived by her three children, Cynthia Lee, Elizabeth Ann and James Richard Sayklay, her brother Paul Dow and her sisters Marian and Sara Dow and Julia Gonzales. Visitation and rosary were held October 10, 2013 at Martin Funeral Home West. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr. El Paso, Texas 79912. www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com

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Published by El Paso Times from Oct. 8 to Oct. 17, 2013.

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Sherry & Jesse Rios

October 28, 2013

Cindy, Libby, and Jimmy,
We join you in sorrow and in prayers on the loss of your beloved mother and our precious aunt. This great sorrow and sadness that has overcome our entire family has been overwhelming, and makes it very hard to see through the pain and tears. Our faith tells us that God will be here with us, loving us, strengthening us, and giving us what we need each day. And although I know that mere words cannot match the depth of your sorrow, nor can heal wounded hearts, we can only hope that you know that you are not alone in your grief. May God Bless each and every one of you with the strength and endurance to get through this most difficult time in your lives.

Mary Alcorn

October 13, 2013

I walked the mall and breakfasted with Martha for many years. I will miss her. Hope good memories are a comfort to you all.

Phil & Cindy Davis

October 11, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the Dow and Sayklay families.

Tami Elias

October 11, 2013

Libby/Cindy/Jimmy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tami Elias

October 11, 2013

You are loved and will be greatly missed.

Cindy Veytia Holland

October 11, 2013

Jimmy, Cindy, Libby, My Thoughts and Prayers are with you .... It's been many years but my heart has fond memories of your Mother! May God Bless you and hold you tight?? Much Love, Cindy Veytia Holland

October 10, 2013

To The Sayklay Family,
It was a pleasure knowing your Mom with her wonderful smile. She will be greatly missed by Dr. Rivera and her staff. Our condolences to the family.

Dr. Rivera, Cristina and Yvonne

Janet Fajardo-Murray

October 10, 2013

Todo mi amor y oraciones para ustedes. Que Dios les llene de Paz en estos momentos.
Janet Fajardo-Murray

October 10, 2013

No tengo palabras para expresar lo que siento solo decirles que Todo mi amor y agradecimiento para ustedes Libby, Cindy & Jimmy y a Martha siempre le recordaré con muchisimo cariño. Era muy especial! Mis oraciones con Uds.

October 10, 2013

Libby, Cindy & Jimmy
No tengo paralabras para expresar lo que siento por la partida de Martha. Quiero expresar mi más sentido pésame a todos ustedes y mis oraciones siempre para los 3. Dios les bendiga y llene de su Paz. Todo mi amor.

October 10, 2013

Libby, Jimmy and Cindy,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your memories will be with you forever and will bring a smile and comfort.

Lynn lopez

Eddie Esparza

October 9, 2013

Cindy my prayers go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow

Luis & Irma M Guzman

October 9, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

October 9, 2013

Jimmy, Libby & Cindy

It is with immense sadness that I extend my deepest heartfelt sympathy to you on the loss of your beloved mother, a great lady. I always admired her great love of live, always enjoying it to the maximum. In conversation with her I always saw that you were her greatest pride and joy. So, I bid farewell to my dear friend of many years and my Love and Prayers I send to you and the rest of your family. God Bless You.

Amy Gutierrez

Karen O'Leary

October 9, 2013

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

October 9, 2013

Dear Cindy & Libby & Jimmy:
We are so sorry too here about the loss of Aunt Martha she was so nice and sweet and would call us all the time! We just talked to her last week! We will miss her so much! God Bless her soul. And give all strength and keep his shield around all of you! Love Aunt Gloria and Cousin Rosemary Michelle and family Jerry and family

October 9, 2013

Jimmy,Libby & Cindy,
Another Tuesday lunch date will be no more? A friendship that had span over 70 years? I occassionaly had the pleasure to join in on their fun. Every Tuesday my mother and Aunt Martha had a stand in appointment for lunch. She always greeted me with that beeming smile and sparkle in her eyes. Her advice? always sound, sincere, and to the point. Even though we really are not related I felt like she and all of her sisters were my aunts too. She has moved on to her eternal life and she will never be forgotten by those knew her.
Hoping one day you all will find peace amongst all of your pain. "Even the darkest night ends, and the sun will rise." We lovingly send our deepest sympathies.
Armando & Anne Jorjorian-Raynal and Family

ed and sandy mapula

October 9, 2013

Cindy. Libby and Jimmy My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother and my precious aunt. I loved aunt Martha so much. What a honor it was to be her niece and part of this beautiful family. I have so many fond memories of her. She was so full of life and so much fun to be with. Her sense of humor and elegant flair was so much her staple....and we shared a birthday together. My prayers and love go out to you and I pray the the Good Lord comforts you and lifts you in your sorrow. May God bless you always. She touched our lives and taught us that the treasure of family ties goes way beyond anything death can touch.

October 8, 2013

Jim, Libby and Cindy: I will always remember that Aunt Martha was a kind a giving lady. She always welcomed my family into her home. She always over fed us and she was always warm and loving. Lillian and I have been talking about Aunt Martha alot in the last few days and Lillian has many stories of how special your mother treated us. She will be missed. We mourn her passing and we pray for peace for you and your family. If there was ever someone destined to share a place in heaven, it is your mom. Cousin Dean and Aunt Lillian.

October 8, 2013

Dear Family,

We are so sad to learn of Aunt Martha's passing. She was a wonderful lady. I remember the last two times I went to El Paso, she was so gracious to all of us. We enjoyed the lunch at her home. The time before that we had a wonderful time with her at the birthday party. We will miss her. God be with you at this difficult time. Jinnie, Francis and David

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