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Robert May Obituary
May, Dr. Robert Paul, on August 14, 2020. Born October 14, 1937. Moved to El Paso in 1955 and ever proud to have been an "Okie from Muskogee." Beloved and caring husband of Susan May for 43 years, father of Andrea Feinswog (Ira), Paul May (Jill), Rebecca May (Jason Foster) and Bernard May (Megan), grandfather of Dr. David Feinswog (Allison Smither), Alisa and Max Feinswog, Samantha and Tessa May, Jax and Lola May. Loved his family, including his dear sister, Carol Hoffman, and brother-in-law, Dr. Leonard Hoffman of Houston and was devoted to his parents, Max Trube and Lola May of blessed memory. Loyal friend to many. Dr. May graduated from Texas Western College and then UT Southwestern Medical School and did his internal medicine and pulmonology training at Parkland Memorial Hospital and Bellevue Hospital. He completed his military service at hospitals in Paris, France and Nuremberg, Germany before returning to El Paso to practice medicine for 40 years. Often spotted on the golf course at El Paso Country Club, riding his tandem bike with Susie, working out at the gym, traveling the world or visiting his family. Private memorial services this Sunday. Family requests that memorial contributions go to Temple Mt. Sinai, 4408 N. Stanton, El Paso, TX 79902 ,915-532-5959, or to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, 9541 Plaza Circle, El Paso, TX 79927, 915-298-0353. May his memory bring blessing and goodness.
El Dr. Robert Paul May nació el 14 de octubre de 1937 y falleció el 14 de agosto del 2020. Se mudó a El Paso en 1955 y siempre estuvo orgulloso de haber sido un "Okie from Muskogee". Fue un amado y cariñoso esposo de Susan May durante 43 años, padre de Andrea Feinswog (Ira), Paul May (Jill), Rebecca May (Jason Foster) y Bernard May (Megan), y fue abuelo del Dr. David Feinswog (Allison Smither), Alisa y Max Feinswog, Samantha y Tessa May, Jax y Lola May. Amaba a su familia, incluida su querida hermana, Carol Hoffman, y su cuñado, el Dr. Leonard Hoffman de Houston, y estaba dedicado a sus padres, Max Trube y Lola May, de bendita memoria. Amigo leal de muchos, el Dr. May se graduó de Texas Western College y luego de UT Southwestern Medical School e hizo su capacitación en medicina interna y neumología en Parkland Memorial Hospital y Bellevue Hospital. Completó su servicio militar en hospitales de París, Francia y Nuremberg, Alemania antes de regresar a El Paso para ejercer la medicina durante 40 años. A menudo se le veía en el campo de golf de El Paso Country Club, montando su bicicleta tándem con Susie, haciendo ejercicio en el gimnasio, viajando por el mundo o visitando a su familia. Los servicios conmemorativos privados son el domingo 23 de agosto del 2020. La familia solicita que las contribuciones conmemorativas vayan al templo Mt. Sinai, en el 4408 N. Stanton, El Paso, TX 79902, 915-532-5959, o a la organización El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, en el 9541 Plaza Circle, El Paso, TX 79927, teléfono 915-298-0353. Que su recuerdo traiga bendición y bondad.
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Irene Chavez
August 13, 2024
I worked with Dr May for over 15 years. I was in management and administration and he provided honest and timely guidance and advice. At times he was salty in his delivery however most of the time he was a caring, funny and dedicated physician leader. He cared deeply for his patients and didn´t suffer laziness or unpreparedness. His smile and his feedback filled my heart with respect and caring for this one of kind man. RIP
Irene Chavez
August 13, 2023
Dr. May was something else: brilliant, caring, tough, driven for excellence, and fun. His wit was dry, sarcastic and poignantly relevant to the situation. We had so much fun discussing the state of healthcare, staffing, the craziness of government bureaucracy and life overall. I loved making rounds with him and sharing great moments with staff and patients. Many didn't love him, however there were more of us that did love and appreciate him. Heaven is now his eternal home, see you on the other side Bob.
Bob Woody
December 23, 2020
Bob May was a great physician and kind, thoughtful and loyal friend. He almost always had a joke to tell or a way to help you see the funny side of a mess you faced. But he could also deeply feel others’ distress. He and his wife together worked through all of life’s problems, I’m sure to the end. It was a privilege to know him. May he Rest In Peace.
David
August 25, 2020
So very sorry for his lose , I met him years ago .I trained his wife Susie for about 12 years (personal training gym ),Training Experts fitness . My most sincere condolences to Susie and his family.
Irene Chavez
August 25, 2020
Heaven welcomed a special person in Bob May. He was a fully dynamic man. A good physician, mercurial many times, funny, loyal and a wonderful personal supportive friend. God bless his family, know we loved him.
Tina Morehead
August 22, 2020
Blessings and Peace to Susie and all of Bob's family and friends. Dr. May was recommended to my parents as the best pulmonologist in town when we moved to El Paso in '73. Through the years my parents became close friends with Bob and Susie so I got to spend a lot of time in their company. Couldn't ask for a better match to our family in the areas of generosity, respect of the dignity of all mankind and wicked sense of humor than Bob. He and Susie and all of the kids will always hold a special place in my heart. Much love.
Sheila and Bob Raleigh
August 21, 2020
Bob and I were saddened to read of Dr. May’s passing. I also remember the days of the May, Fox and Buchwald era, first at Hotel Dieu and then at Providence. Always polite, conscientious and trustworthy. We often saw Dr. May and Susan when dining out. He would wave or say hi. The last time at Ruli’s, in early March, we stopped at their table on our way out and had a nice conversation with them. We will miss him. Take care.
Sheila and Bob Raleigh
Lucy Campos
August 21, 2020
My DEEPEST CONDOLENCES to the entire May Family. I had the HONOR of meeting and working with Dr. May, many, many years ago, back in the ages of DRS. May, Fox & Buchwald! I remember how he spoke so highly of his parents, especially about his mom, LOLA, who past about 1 year ago. He was SO WELL RESPECTED in the community, and let me tell you, when he gave you an order, you had better "jump & get it done"!!!!(as many nurses in ICU quickly learned). We admired Dr. May (Rebecca Reza (deceased) Dolores Reza, Lucy Campos ,RN, & other staff members. One day I floated to a Telemetry unit, and unknowingly, took care of 1 of Dr. Mays, golf buddies. This patient was hilarious and he wanted me to sit and talk with him for a while. Unknowing, who he was speaking to on the phone, I did what the patient had requested. Well, Dr. May had already been retired for many years, and he asked his friend who his nurse was, and he had his friend hand me the phone. It was HILARIOUS to go back in time!!!! I won't go into details, but he had told me, as he had always reminded me, if you ever get any lip from any of the other docs, you just answer them with this phrase, "That's why this office answers under DRS. May, Fox, & Dr. Buchwald!!!! Doesn't that remind you of someone we all knew & LOVED. Peace be with ALL!!
Barbara & Raymond Kalmans
August 20, 2020
Carol and Lenny
Raymond and I are so sorry for your loss. We are sorry we did not know him. We know you have many wonderful memories.
Thank you for sending the obituary.
Our thoughts are with you and his entire family.
Tom Ciaburri & wife Maria
August 20, 2020
We would like to send our deepest condolences to Dr. May's wife, Susan, and his family. I was one of his long time patients for 31 years till Dr. May retired in 2007. Whether I saw him in his office or called him after working hours, Dr. May would listen intently to diagnose my medical problem and do his best to get me feeling well quickly. God bless Dr. May and you all.
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