John Behrens

John “Johnny” Kendrick Behrens passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024 in El Paso, Texas.

John was born on September 13, 1936 to Vivian Webb Behrens and Ernest Kendrick Behrens. John spent his youth in Presidio, Texas, where he graduated from high school and worked at the Las Vegas ranch alongside his father. His family later moved to El Paso where Johnny studied at the University of Texas at El Paso.

John spent over 40 years in San Antonio, Texas, where he studied at San Antonio College, taught Spanish classes, attended church and organized singles clubs. John had an avid interest in genealogy and his research earned him membership in many historical organizations including the Sons of the American Revolution, Jamestowne Society, and the National Society Magna Charta Dames and Barons.

John was also a Freemason and enjoyed traveling, dancing, disc jockeying, playing music and composing songs. He recorded his song “All Because of You” with his group Johnny Behrens and the Jay-Bees, and it was later recorded by Robin Luke in 1960. Luke said he considered “All Because of You” to be one of the best recordings he made in Los Angeles. https://robinluke.com/bio.htm

In 2020, John relocated to El Paso once again to be near his sister Ginny Satterwhite and her husband Bud.

John was preceded in death by his father Ernest Kendrick Behrens, mother Vivian Webb Behrens, brothers Kenyon “Kenny” Behrens (Amparo), James Michael “Mike” Behrens (Idalia), and sister Zada Virginia “Ginny” Satterwhite (Bud).

He is survived by brother-in-law Bud Satterwhite, sister-in-law Idalia Behrens, sister-in-law Amparo Reyes Behrens, daughter Amy Skeeters Behrens, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will be held at Restlawn Cemetery, 4848 Alps Drive, El Paso, Texas 79904, on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 10:30am.

Friends and family are invited to share stories and sentiments during the service.