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VELMA RATHWICK Obituary

RATHWICK VELMA ANITA RATHWICK, born March 28, 1917 passed away January 19, 2012, 94 years of age. Velma was a resident of El Paso, Texas for most of her life. She was married to Mr. C.W. Rathwick for 60 years, who preceded her in death on January 12, 2000. Mrs. Rathwick was a homemaker, wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved friend to many. Survivors include son Ray W. Rathwick (Tacoma, WA.), grandsons, Alan W. Rathwick (El Paso, TX) Chad Callaway (Tacoma, WA.), granddaughter, Raychel F. Rathwick-Powers (San Jose, CA), a special friend, who was like a daughter to Velma, Mrs. Christine Osborne (Mike), (Tacoma, WA), and six great grandchildren. Mrs. Rathwick was a member of Trinity- First United Methodist Church in El Paso for many years, where she was very active, and will be dearly missed by the congregation and staff there. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 23, 2012 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., at Martin Funeral Home West. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at Trinity-First United Methodist Church, 801 n. Mesa. Officiated by Pastor John Schwarting. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley in Santa Teresa, NM. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 n. Resler Dr. El Paso, TX 79912. www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com

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Published by El Paso Times from Jan. 21 to Jan. 28, 2012.

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Richard Ford

March 25, 2012

Ray,

Julie and I just learned of the loss of your mother. She was a special friend to us. Of course, your mom and dad were quite close to my parents, Henry and Willie Frank Ford. For the last several years I have called her to chat every 2 or 3 months. When she didn't answer the last couple of calls, I did a search and found her obituary. Thank you for posting her pictures ... she was truly beautiful inside and out. I will miss our visits, but know she is now having a ball with my mother and Jesus.

Cherie Azad

January 24, 2012

Thank you for uploading all those pictures to the gallery Ray. I could hear her laughing as I looked through them. I so wish I had been able to make it to the services. I will miss her and never forget her graciousness, her kindness and her whole-body laugh. You, Alan, Raychel, Christine, Bianca and the rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers today. With love, Cherie

Cindy Lightfoot

January 23, 2012

In loving memory of Velma, my condolences to the Rathwick family. My parents Richard and Daphne Wilson were very fond of Velma and every time I visited with her she was so full of life. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.

January 23, 2012

Sincere condolences are extended to the Rathwick family in the loss of your mother, Velma, on behalf of El Paso Natural Gas Company Retiree's Association.

Edie, Mary, Carmen, Imelda, Pat, Norma, & Jenelle

January 21, 2012

Velma's humor and loving ways always lifted our spirits. Although we have lost a dear friend, we thank God for having blessed us with her friendship for numerous years. Our deepest condolences to Velma's family. Our prayer is that God give you peace and solace during this difficult time.
From everyone at Nail Creations,

Edie Medina, Nail Creations

January 21, 2012

Velma was an amazing, fun, and loving person. I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her. Her energetic personality was contagious and inspiring. She was a blessing in my life. I will sincerely miss you Velma.

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