Melissa Ann Ontiveros (Piseno), 44, of El Paso, TX passed away on Saturday January 8, 2022. She was a dedicated surgical technologist, most recently employed at Southwest University, as a faculty member where she loved teaching and adored her students and co-workers. Her son, Brenden Chase Ontiveros, 24, and cat “Tigger” were her most prized possessions in life. She is survived by her parents Benjamin (Beard) and Maria E. Ontiveros (Delgado), siblings Jessie (Mayra), Benjamin Jr. and Hilda (Jesse), grandchildren Xavier and Kimberli, and a handful of nephews and nieces who adored her presence. She has many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved her so much. Melissa was known for her light-hearted and kind spirit. She sprinkled kindness and love wherever she went. She left behind many students and friends who were part of her life.
Visitation will be from 5 – 9 p.m. with Rosary service at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest West on Thursday, 1/20/22. A funeral mass will take place on 1/21/22 at St. Jude Catholic Church 4006 Hidden Way, at 10 a.m., followed by internment at Memory Gardens, Santa Teresa NM.
Let Go, And Let God
Today I let go and I let God
take charge of this life of mine.
Now in the dark corners of my soul,
His light is beginning to shine.
All of the cares and worries that
I have carried around for so long
He has lifted them from my shoulders,
and filled my heart with love.
Problems that were overwhelming
suddenly seem very small,
and come what may, starting today,
I know I can handle them all.
If you are troubled,
"Let Go and Let God"
take charge of your life for you, and
however dark life's shadows seem,
His light will come shining through.
D.A. Orth
