SIGURD ROSEN Obituary

Sigurd (Sig) Rosen passed away November 1, 2012; he was born on December 12, 1927 in Fürstenwalde, Germany and immigrated to El Paso, Texas at the age of six. Sig attended El Paso High, was a proud graduate of Dudley Elementary, New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, and Texas Western (UTEP). He is survived by his loving wife Olga, married for 52 years. Sig is also survived by his daughter Julie Kallman (husband-Jerry); parents of his grandchildren Joshua and Rachel, and his son Dr. Andrew Rosen (wife-Teri); parents of his grandchildren Brenden, Alek, Joel and Lauryn. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Lupe Chaparro. He was preceded in death by his birth mother Betty Rosen and his parents Leo and Tina Rosen. Sig retired as a Captain in the US Army, served in the Korean War and was awarded a Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Service Medal, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He served as tank unit commander. Sig later ran two very successful downtown El Paso businesses, Rosen's Store for Men and The Broadway Store. During these years Sig was quite active in the community. He served both as Downtown Development Association President and Downtown Kiwanis President as well as serving on both boards. Sig also was a proud past board member of the Jewish Federation. We would like to acknowledge special recognition to his outstanding caregivers, Blanca Sapien and Dania Sapien as well as Envision Hospice. Mrs. Rosen would also like to thank Dr. Muneer Assi for his special care. Active Pallbearers include: Ray Salazar, Julian Horwitz, Jerry Kallman, Joshua Kallman, Brenden Rosen, Alek Rosen, and Mark Salazar. Honorary Pallbearers include: Jack Schlusselberg, Mike Dipp Jr., Ruben Schaeffer, Guillermo Avila, Jimmy Rogers Jr., Jimmy Rogers III, Edward Kallman, Paul Lazovick, Dr. Solomon Heller, Irving Heller, Dr. William Berry, Jay Gladstein, Clarence G. Sperbeck and Arnold Peinado, and Leo Garcia. Graveside Service will be held on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 9:30AM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson, with military honors. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Alzheimer's Association of El Paso, 4400 N. Mesa, Suite 9, El Paso, TX 79902, or your favorite charity. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, El Paso, Texas 79912. www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com

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Published by El Paso Times from Nov. 3 to Nov. 10, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for SIGURD ROSEN

12 Entries

Charles Hooten

November 14, 2012

I am proud to count you as a friend, Sig. Thank you for all you did for our community, and for serving your country. (I liked the sports coat I bought)
May God hold you in His loving arms, and give your family peace.

Charles Hooten

November 14, 2012

Sig, I'm proud to count you as my good friend. Thank you for all you did for our community, and for serving your country.
My God hold you in His loving arms, and give your family peace.

Chuck Berger

November 13, 2012

Olga...................Just learned of Sig's passing. I am truly sorry. He was a good friend and fine gentleman.
I enjoyed working with him at the Downtown Development Association.I am lucky to have known him.

Mike Casey

November 7, 2012

Capt. Rosen,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacriifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army-especially during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

November 5, 2012

DEAR JULIE, I LEARNED YESTEDAY OF SIG'S DEATH. I ALWAYS LIKED HIM AND HAVE GREAT MEMORIES OF OUR VISITS AND CONVERSATIONS. MY VERY BEST TO YOU , JERRY AND KIDS AND THE REST OF THE ROSEN FAMILY. LEO AND LAURAYNE, EMILY AND KEVIN,AND LIBBY

November 5, 2012

Sincerest condolences to the Rosen family from Michael and Sandra Schaeffer. May you find comfort from the love and support of your family and friends at this time.

Susan Salazar Bullard

November 4, 2012

My heart breaks and his life and contagious smile will remain with us forever. I pray that the Lord's arms are embracing him and will give you the strength you need. Uncle Sig will always be there watching over you, Olga. Wish I could be there for you.

Leo Garcia

November 4, 2012

God bless you uncle Sig....thank you for being part of my life, and for the things that you did for me. You will always hold a place in my heart. Thank you for all that you shared with me, and with others. You have left a great legacy.
Love, Leo

Rosens

November 4, 2012

We love and will miss you so much, PAPA. Love, Andrew, Teri, Brenden, Alek, Joel, and Lauryn Rosen

Becky Rivas

November 4, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Remember all the good times and his never ending love for all the family. He is now smiling down on all of us from heaven. Be at peace. Love, Becky

David Brown

November 4, 2012

Sorry to learn of Sig's passing. He was always so friendly and nice. May his memory forever be a blessing to all who knew and loved him.

Alice Watson

November 2, 2012

Olga, Julie, and Andy,
We are incredibly blessed to have had Sig in our lives. We will forever keep in our hearts Sig's smile, his loving hugs, his words of wisdom and his corney jokes. May God be with you to ease your pain and get you through these days to come. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. We love you very much.
Your sister, Alice and Leo

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