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MELISSA SULAK Obituary

Melissa (Missy) Johnston Sulak, age 44, went peacefully to be with her Savior on August 24, 2016, after seven courageous years battling brain cancer. Missy was a dedicated public school teacher who loved teaching for 24 years, working in the YISD and SISD. She leaves behind her husband, James, and two children, Tatianna, 16, and Nicholas, 11; her father TR Johnston and his wife Linda (El Paso); her mother Sharon Vass and husband Charles (El Paso); and siblings Tony Montoya (El Paso), Sarah Johnston (El Paso), Jason Johnston (El Paso), Jeremy Vass (Chicago) and Tamara Medellin (Las Vegas); and loving relatives. During her battle with cancer she was a beacon of courage, going through four brain surgeries. When after the first brain surgery she was told she would never walk again, drive or teach, she was able to do all three after embracing the Mentis of El Paso rehab needed to do so. She leaves behind a legacy of determination to see her children grow up and of faith, never questioning why she got the brain cancer, but believing God had a purpose for it. The family thanks the dedicated staff and doctors of Texas Oncology El Paso, M.D. Anderson in Houston and Houston Hospice. Visitation will be on August 31 at Our Lady of Assumption Church from 6:30-7:00 PM with a Rosary service starting at 7 PM. An internment service will be on September 1 at Restlawn Cemetery on Dyer at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to Houston Hospice, www.houstonhospice.org

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Published by El Paso Times from Aug. 26 to Sep. 3, 2016.

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James & Evelyn Stewart

August 20, 2020

Melissa's story is one of great faith and tremendous courage. Her love of all things God and the Christian Church is a testimony of this. I cherish memory of her in this and thank her for the priceless lesson given in her life to all who knew her or hear her tale to trust in God, the Holy Spirit, and the Christ in life's journey. Melissa is in Heaven with the Lord as is her Divine reward for being a "good and faithful servant" and Evelyn and I hope to follow in our time.

Carina Deaktor

September 10, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. Carina Deaktor from MD Anderson Cancer Center.

September 3, 2016

In Memory of Ms. Sulak.

Elinor Saturno

September 2, 2016

Ms. Vass,
Am so sorry for your loss. I know she will be dearly missed but, she's know with the Lord and she will be watching over you and your family always. God's blessing, Ms. Saturno

The Whitt Family

September 1, 2016

Mrs. Vass and Family,

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss. May you be comforted by the outpouring love surrounding you and our Lord's. Our hearts go out to you and your family at this difficult time.

Maya Villa's Mom and Dad

August 31, 2016

We will miss you....you touched my daughter's heart and became her favorite teacher (4th grade). You taught her that no matter what life brings all you need is love, patience and determination. Thank you Mrs Sulak for being an inspiration for her...she misses you.

James & Evelyn Stewart

August 30, 2016

So sad to see the loss of Missy. But now she is in God's Kingdom, where all is right. Blessings to her Family to comfort them in this.

MaryJane and Murphy Wimmersberg-Mattoon

August 29, 2016

Deeply saddened for the family's and friend's immense loss. Will pray for everyone grieving that they find comfort in knowing that Missy is finally home with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and no longer suffering. Missy's courageous battle with cancer truly shined with Christ centered faith and love in action.

Letty Melgoza

August 28, 2016

My condolences and prayers to all Her family

Maggie Sulak

August 27, 2016

No words can express the loss of losing Missing at this time.She was a loving mother,wife,sister,and a great friend who knew her.My heart is deeply sadden of her loss and I know she would want us to be strong for eachother.Im so blessed for knowing her all these years.God Bless you my beautiful sister may you rest in eternaly with our lord

Terry Wilks

August 27, 2016

You will be missed. I will smile when I think of you dear friend. We shared many laughs at Loma Terrace. God bless you.

Linda & Ken Rosa

August 27, 2016

Sharon...I'm so sorry to hear about Missy. She was so strong to have gone thru as much as she did. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

Jose Mata

August 26, 2016

To my beloved teacher from a former student, who I admired and loved for my 2nd and 3rd grade in which I had her.

Thanks for all the memories and your time.
-with love, Jose Mata

Jose Mata

August 26, 2016

To my beloved teacher ,from a former student
I both loved and admired her throughout 2nd and 3rd grade in which
I had her
Thanks For The memories
-Love Jose Mata

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Aug

31

Visitation

6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Assumption Church

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Aug

31

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Assumption Church

TX

Sep

1

Interment

10:00 a.m.

Restlawn Cemetery

Dyer, TX

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