Eugene John Majewski

Eugene Majewski, 78, of El Paso, Texas passed away January 9, 2007 surrounded by family members and held closely by his wife of 55 years, Ruth Ann. Gene was born on September 25, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois and to Gladys Meyer and Casey Majewski. He left at an early age to join the Merchant Marines, and enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1948. He served a tour of duty in the Korean War, one tour in Germany and two additional tours in Korea. He retired in 1969 from the military and embarked on careers in building and contracting, served as a hospital engineer, and finally drove cars for Alamo Auto in El Paso. He played football for five years in the Army, coached his kids in football, and enjoyed using his building and hands-on skills to complete numerous home projects at his home. He was an artist who could draw and paint beautiful landscapes. He attended art classes for over ten years in El Paso and delighted in the peaceful moments at his painting table. He will be remembered as a man who had no enemies and countless friends. His honesty and integrity as a man were above question. He held conversations with total strangers and would lend a helping hand to any person in need. He loved people, life, and his family more than anything. His wife, Ruth, was his beloved constant companion, and his five children and their families were a constant source of strength and joy for him. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; his son, Alan and his wife Laurie; son, Mark and his wife, Karen; daughter, Gay and her husband, Rick; son, John and his wife, Tami; daughter, Dawn and her husband, Ward; grandchildren: Matt and Mitchell Majewski, Brian and Casey Majewski, Sarah Barela, Katlin and Jamie Majewski, Misti McCorvey, and Dalton and Madison Johnson; and his sister, Darlene Soust. Memorial Service in celebration of the life of Gene Majewski will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Funeral Home, 4631 Hondo Pass, El Paso, Texas with Full Military Honors. As per his request, there will be no burial service. Interment will be at a later date at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.