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Wayne Allen Cartwright

1936 - 2020

Wayne Allen Cartwright obituary, 1936-2020, El Paso, TX

BORN

1936

DIED

2020

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Martin Funeral Home East

1460 George Dieter Drive

El Paso, Texas

Wayne Cartwright Obituary

Wayne Allen Cartwright

El Paso - 31 January 1936 - 23 December 2020

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of my beloved husband, my wonderful father, brother, brother-in-law and uncle, Wayne Cartwright. As one of four children born to Lester and Agnes Cartwright, Wayne was raised in Portland, Oregon. Together with his brothers and sister, he enjoyed a wonderful childhood and had many fond memories, which stayed with him as long as he could remember. After High School, he wanted to explore and experience other parts of the world and decided to join the military service. During 26 years of active duty, foreign duty assignments stationed him in Korea, Vietnam and Germany. In Germany, he met the love of his life, Ingrid. They married after a short engagement and continued to be stationed in Germany for seven years. Wayne was welcomed into her family as if he was their own son. She was a devoted wife and a wonderful mother to their son, Thomas, and together, they weathered the highs and lows of life. Eventually, in 1976, they returned to the United States, where Wayne served his final assignment at Fort Bliss. Throughout his military career, he served his country honorably and with integrity. After retirement, he and his wife decided to make El Paso their home. They had grown fond of this city, with its mild climate, the slower pace of life, and the diversity and friendliness of its people. For a few years, he worked for the German Air Force at Fort Bliss, until after his retirement in 2005. Finally he and his wife had some time to travel the country, which they thoroughly enjoyed. During his spare time, he loved to volunteer for the County Sheriff Department and the El Paso Police Department. Unfortunately, as time progressed, dark clouds rose over the horizon, and Wayne was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. For about ten years, he and his wife faced this devastating and cruel illness with courage, determination, patience and lots of love. But in the end, his heart was tired and the sun set over a wonderful life, a decent and gentle man. We miss him so terribly, he will always be in our hearts, we will never forget him. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Ingrid, son Thomas, brothers Lester (wife Cecilia) and Glenn (wife Live), sister Diane, brother-in-law Dieter, nieces Rhonda and Robin and great-nephews George and Zachary and great-niece Lauren. The family would like to express their gratitude to all of Wayne's doctors, nurses and caregivers for their expertise, dedication and kindness; in particular Dr. Ronald Baker, Dr. David Turbay, Dr. Saurabh Pande, Dr. Oscar Munoz, Dr. Boris Kaim and Dr. Ahmed Farooq, including nurse Zeinia who was available any hour of the day and night. We would like to express special warm thoughts of thankfulness to Wayne's caregiver, Grace Saenz, who was tireless in taking care of him, making him comfortable and tending to his every need. To our close friends, Gaby and Dennis, Ulla, Iris and Monika who all have supported us with their prayers, words of encouragement and deeds of kindness. Thank you all, we love you and are eternally grateful. To the Hospice Team of Monte Cristo Home Healthcare, a heartfelt thank-you. May God bless you all and keep you safe always. Services will be at Martin Funeral Home East on Monday, January 04, 2021, starting at 12 o'clock noon. Immediately after the service, interment will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. The family is kindly asking expressions of sympathy be made by donating to the Alzheimer's organization. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only 10 people will be allowed at any one time at the Funeral Home and at the gravesite. Attendees are required to wear a face mask.




Es con profunda tristeza que anunciamos el fallecimiento de mi amado esposo, mi maravilloso padre, hermano, cuñado y tío, Wayne Cartwright. Como uno de los cuatro hijos de Lester y Agnes Cartwright, Wayne se crió en Portland, Oregon. Junto con sus hermanos y su hermana, disfrutó de una infancia maravillosa y tenía muchos recuerdos agradables que se quedaron con él desde que tenía memoria. Después de la secundaria, quiso explorar y experimentar otras partes del mundo y decidió unirse al servicio militar. Durante 26 años de servicio activo, las asignaciones de servicio en el extranjero lo colocaron en Corea, Vietnam y Alemania. En Alemania, conoció al amor de su vida, Ingrid. Se casaron después de un breve compromiso y continuaron estacionados en Alemania durante siete años. Wayne fue recibido en su familia como si fuera su propio hijo. Ella era una esposa devota y una madre maravillosa para su hijo Thomas, y juntos superaron los altibajos de la vida. Finalmente, en 1976, regresaron a Estados Unidos, donde Wayne cumplió su asignación final en Fort Bliss. A lo largo de su carrera militar, sirvió a su país con honradez e integridad. Después de la jubilación,su esposa y él decidieron hacer de El Paso su hogar. Se habían encariñado con esta ciudad, con su clima templado, el ritmo de vida más lento y la diversidad y amabilidad de su gente. Durante unos años, trabajó para la Fuerza Aérea Alemana en Fort Bliss, hasta después de su jubilación en el 2005. Finalmente, su esposa y él tuvieron un tiempo para viajar por el país, que disfrutaron muchísimo. Durante su tiempo libre, le encantaba ser voluntario del Departamento del Sheriff del Condado y del Departamento de Policía de El Paso. Desafortunadamente, a medida que pasaba el tiempo, nubes oscuras se levantaron en el horizonte y Wayne fue diagnosticado con la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Durante unos diez años, su esposa y él enfrentaron esta devastadora y cruel enfermedad con valentía, determinación, paciencia y mucho amor. Pero al final, su corazón estaba cansado y el sol se puso sobre una vida maravillosa, un hombre decente y gentil. Lo extrañamos terriblemente, siempre estará en nuestros corazones, nunca lo olvidaremos. Para apreciar su memoria están su esposa Ingrid, su hijo Thomas, sus hermanos Lester (esposa Cecilia) y Glenn (esposa Live), su hermana Diane, su cuñado Dieter, sus sobrinas Rhonda y Robin y sus sobrinos nietos George y Zachary y su sobrina nieta Lauren. La familia desea expresar su gratitud a todos los médicos, enfermeras y cuidadores de Wayne por su experiencia, dedicación y amabilidad; en particular, el Dr. Ronald Baker, el Dr. David Turbay, el Dr. Saurabh Pande, el Dr. Oscar Muñoz, el Dr. Boris Kaim y el Dr. Ahmed Farooq, incluida la enfermera Zeinia, que estuvo disponible a cualquier hora del día y de la noche. Nos gustaría expresar cálidos pensamientos especiales de agradecimiento a la cuidadora de Wayne, Grace Saenz, quien fue incansable en cuidarlo, hacerlo sentir cómodo y atender todas sus necesidades. A nuestros amigos cercanos, Gaby y Dennis, Ulla, Iris y Monika, quienes nos han apoyado con sus oraciones, palabras de aliento y actos de bondad. Gracias a todos, los amamos y les estamos eternamente agradecidos. Para el equipo de hospicio de Monte Cristo Home Healthcare, un sincero agradecimiento. Que Dios los bendiga a todos y los mantenga siempre a salvo. Los servicios serán en Martin Funeral Home East el lunes 4 de enero de 2021 a partir de las 12 del mediodía. Inmediatamente después del servicio, el sepelio será en el cementerio nacional de Fort Bliss. La familia solicita amablemente que se expresen sus condolencias mediante una donación a la organización de Alzheimer. Debido a las restricciones del COVID-19, solo se permitirán 10 personas a la vez en la funeraria y en la tumba. Se requiere que los asistentes usen barbijo.

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Published by El Paso Times from Jan. 1 to Jan. 3, 2021.

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Torsten Maciol

January 30, 2021

Rest in Peace.

Diane (Cartwright) Bruck

January 6, 2021

TOO many *unforgettable * memories to make a short memory comment. Wayne was a wonderful brother and protector!
Wayne was the comic in the family and would do voice overs with old Walt Disney movies on a movie projector.
I am GLAD that I was able fly to ElPaso, Texas to visit with him, Ingrid, and Grace on his 80th birthday.

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