Sylvia Gershowitz

Sylvia Sommer Gershowitz, 90, passed away in El Paso October 3, 2010. She was born July 31, 1920 to Oscar and Laura Sommer in Brownsville, Texas. After 81 years in Brownsville, she moved “up north” to El Paso to be with her daughter and son after the death of her beloved husband of 56 years, Alex. Her petite stature and strong heart impressed all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her three children Jerald Gershowitz, Arlene Sonnen (Jon) and Marvin Gershowitz and five grandchildren, Josh and Daniel Sonnen, and Seth, Bess, and Hannah Gershowitz as well as many loving nieces and nephews and their children. She is also survived by her siblings Ray Leonard, Marcel Sommer (Sonnie) and Shirley Supovitz (Edwin). She is preceded in death by her parents and dear siblings: Mildred Whitman, and David and Sidney Sommer. A Graveside Service was held at the Hebrew Cemetery in Brownsville, Texas. The family would like to thank the wonderful people at Royal Estates of El Paso for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Mt. Sinai, Jon Heller High Holiday Fund, 4408 N. Stanton, El Paso, TX 79902. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. Please visit our online register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net