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Mitchell Sawyer Obituary

Edinburg - Mitchell Owen Sawyer, age 75, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 at MJA Assisted Living in McAllen. He is survived by his loving wife, Felice Sawyer; daughters, Samantha Espinoza & Vanessa Sawyer; sisters, Jane Taueber & Ruth Rogers; grandson, Eric Sawyer; step-son, Robert Vleck; grandson, Moses Vleck. He was a Wrestling Team member for Northwestern University, graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School, was an Attorney with Kelley, Looney, Alexander & Sawyer, an Elementary coach at John Shary, and was a college professor in the Kinesiology Department at UT-RGV. He was an avid marathon runner, passionate gardener who was famous for his roses. He was a man of great courage, was a kind man, loved animals, respected mankind, had great dignity, was quiet, reserved, and a man of Honor who deserves to be recognized for his bravery in Vietnam, he was a pilot in the US Marine Corps and obtained a purple heart for his brave and courageous work. He was a loving husband and father, he was loyal and faithful, always there for you when you needed him. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, 26, 2017 at Aurora Funeral Home Sam Houston, 706 W. Sam Houston, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edinburg at 12:30 pm. Burial with military honors will follow at RGV State Veterans Cemetery in Mission. Services are entrusted to Aurora Funeral Home Sam Houston of Pharr.

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Published by The Monitor on Apr. 26, 2017.

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Stephanie Vela

June 24, 2019

I remember him as Coach Sawyer ❤ It's crazy how people make such an impact in your life without realizing it. My sisters

Paul Jenkins

April 26, 2017

My condolences to Mick's family. I taught with him at John H. Shary and truly respected the way he conducted himself at all times with grace and dignity. He was an excellent model for the children as an adult who never lost his quest for keeping in shape. RIP, Mick, the world was a better place with your presence.

Sharron Guzman

April 26, 2017

Coach Sawyer, as we respectfully called him, was such a kind and patient person. I had the pleasure to work with him as part of the staff at John H. Shary Elementary and
he was my son's coach through his years in elementary school. Coach Sawyer taught the students with respect and was instrumental in getting the first running track at JHS.
Prayers and condolences to the family of Mick Sawyer. He will be dearly missed.

Preston Henrichson

April 26, 2017

Respect for others, kind heart, quiet strength, and intelligent, courteous, helpfulness. These are the qualities I remember in my friend, good neighbor and professional peer, Mitch. Stunned to hear of his loss by his family and community. Warm comforting thoughts to his family. With highest regards,

Homer Garza

April 25, 2017

I extend my sincere condolences to Mick's family. I knew Mick briefly when he would come to wrestling practice at Pan Am. He would spend time working out with us and helping us with pointers and time on the mat. Wrestling was a passion for him and he enjoyed it especially when he would kick our butt. I have good memories of Mick and I carry those with me. I offer my prayers to his family and pray also that our Father keep him by his side.

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6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Aurora Funeral Home - Sam Houston

706 West Sam Houston Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577

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12:30 p.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Edinburg, TX

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