Bernard S. Lauterbach

Name: Funeral Service
Start: 05/25/2022 10:00 AM
End: 05/25/2022 11:00 AM
Location: Sunset Funeral Homes

February 14, 1924 — May 22, 2022

El Paso

Bernard S. Lauterbach passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22nd at his home,

surrounded by family. Bernie was a devoted and beloved husband, father, grandfather

and great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, friend, and community member. He was a man of

generous heart and spirit and shared a tremendous sense of humor, wit and infectious

warmth with those around him. His family and friends often looked to him for guidance,

advice, and support.

Bernie was pre-deceased by his parents Samuel and Clara Lauterbach, his older

brother Irving, and his wife Judith. Bernie always said that the greatest joy in his life was

his 64-year loving and wonderful marriage to Judy who passed away in 2014. He was

most proud of his children and grandchildren. Bernie is survived by his four children:

Barbara Loeser (Linda), Steve Lauterbach (Ann), Amy Kinkade (Chris), and Debby

Robalin (Mike) and by his eleven grandchildren: Sarah Kass (Lawrence), Becky

Blumberg (Justin), Kyle Lauterbach (Anisa), Rachel Slaton (Richard), Kate Plaza

(Karim), Carly Fox (Adam), Casey Gore (Charlie), Phillip Lauterbach (Sara), Amanda

Robalin, Shelby Robalin, and Halle Lauterbach who all lovingly called him Papa. He

also is survived by his fifteen great-grandchildren: Lacey and Aiden Kass, Owen and

Shayna Blumberg, Jack Bernard Slaton, June and Laney Gore, Sadie and Margot Fox,

Lina and Luke Lauterbach, Paloma and Leo Plaza, Brynn and Ellie Lauterbach. In

addition, Bernie is survived by brother-in-law George Feld and numerous nieces,

nephews, and cousins.

Bernie was born in the Bronx, New York on February 14, 1924 to Samuel and Clara

Lauterbach. He moved to El Paso in 1941 at the age of 17 and attended the Texas

College of Mines (now UTEP) where he received a B.A. in Business and Accounting. He

earned a M.S. in Business and Accounting from Columbia University.

Bernie served in the Navy from 1941-1946 as a Lieutenant (JG); he was a Navigation

Officer aboard an LST in the Pacific Theater during World War II and participated in

three assault invasions and 32 beachings. He was awarded the Philippine Liberation

Ribbon with one Bronze Service Star.

Bernie was a founder and managing partner of Lauterbach, Borschow and Company,

Certified Public Accountants/Business and Personal Consultants from 1952-1990. He

held CPA certificates from California, New Mexico, New York and Texas. He also was a

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Certified Business Appraiser. He taught

accounting at Adelphi University in New York as well as at the University of Texas at El

Paso. Bernie was very active in his profession as a member of AICPA and CPA

Societies of California, New Mexico, New York, and Texas. In addition, he served as

president of the El Paso Chapter, Texas Society of CPA’s. In 1997, Bernie and Judy

endowed the Bernard S. And Judith Lauterbach Scholarship in Accounting at UTEP.
Bernie's involvement in the El Paso community extended to many civic and charitable

organizations. He was a director of the El Paso Country Club, a Vice-President and

Director of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra Association, a member of the Board of

Directors of Goodwill Industries, a member and treasurer of the Legacy Campaign

Cabinet at UTEP. He also was very active in the Jewish community, serving as

President and a member of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of El Paso.

He served as President and Member of the Board of Trustees at Temple Mt. Sinai

where he also was Chairman of the Foundation Trust Investment Committee. In 1994,

Temple Mt. Sinai presented Bernie with the distinguished Rodef Shalom Award.

Bernie was an avid sports fan. He was a rabid Yankee baseball fan since childhood and

was recently honored as Veteran of the Game. He coached Little League baseball

teams where he was a positive role model for many young boys. For years, Bernie

played golf with friends at the El Paso Country Club.

Yet, it was his love of family that was paramount in his life. His love affair with Judy

spanned sixty-four years - inseparable in heart and soul. He was a sage for his children

and a loving mentor to each of his beloved grandchildren. Bernie will be greatly missed

and remembered as a generous, compassionate, and loving man with a wonderful

sense of humor.

The family wishes to thank Socorro Rivas Gonzales, Nancy Centeno, Vital Community

Partners, and the staff at Armonia Health Care and Hospice for their compassionate

care. Special thanks to Dr. Branch Craige, Dr. Richard Westbrook, Dr. Ed Assi

The service will be held on Wednesday, May 25 at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Mt. Sinai, 4408

N. Stanton, followed by a private family burial. Pallbearers will be Bernie’s

grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Goldfarb, George Feld, David

Lindau, Gary Rotto, and Ralph Sullivan. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations

to Temple Mt. Sinai or a charity of your choice.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

10:00 - 11:00 am (Mountain time)

Temple Mt. Sinai

4408 N. Stanton St., El Paso, TX 79902

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