Doreen Harriet “Reenie” Egger, 86, peacefully passed away October 16, 2014, in the loving home of Michael and Maura Muela, surrounded by family. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, on July 15, 1928, to Olleen Eaton and Jim Jordan. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Louis Stephen Egger, whom she was married to for over 55 years. She was also preceded by her parents, her sons Matthew James, Philip Andrew and Stephen Anselm Egger, and her only brother, Richard A Jordan. To all who knew her, Reenie was a model wife and mother, devoted to her husband, 11 children, 29 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She graduated from El Paso High, was an active member of both Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church and School. She was a Eucharistic Minister, as well as a PTA member of the school for many years. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Louann Marie Gassaway, Paula Louise Pereira, Nanette Doreen Schulte, Maura Lynn Muela, Denise Olleen Porter, Jill Elizabeth Porter, and sons Vincent Louise Egger and Anthony Jude Egger. Our appreciation goes to the employees of Gentiva Hospice, with special thanks to Gladys Pena and Ellen Chan. The Pallbearers will be her 8 grandsons, Paul, Christopher, Nicholas, Russell, Matthew, Joshua, Benjamin and Jacob. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Saint Vincent de Paul Society. Visitation to be on Monday, October 20, 2014 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Hillcrest Funeral Home – Carolina with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday October 21, 2014 at 9:30 am at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church on 8600 Winchester Road. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Service under the direction of HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 1060 Carolina 598-3332
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