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Nancy Elizabeth Hulce

Nancy Hulce has entered into heavenly glory in the loving arms of her Lord and savior Jesus Christ. We are all saddened by her sudden passing. Please especially keep Fred and all her family in your prayers today and in the days to come.

A memorial service will be held at Zion on Monday, August 24th, at 11:00a.m. (MST) . The service will be live streamed here on this page, on YouTube, and on Facebook. You may also attend the funeral in person. Seating in the church sanctuary is limited. If you wish to attend, please RSVP by calling 915.566.4667, or email: zionlutheransecretary@gmail.com. We will then inform you if space is available.

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Obituary

Nancy Elizabeth Hulce, 82, of El Paso died August 19, 2020 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Born May, 31, 1938 to Charles and Edna Hemsel in Carteret, NJ, she moved to Massachusetts at age 23 and lived in California for 11 years. Nancy moved to El Paso in 1974 and worked for the Texas Rehabilitation Commission for 25 years as a Clerical Manager.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 40 years, Fred Hulce, daughters Lynn-marie (Kevin) Vandeventer and Suzanne (Keith) Corban, stepdaughters Sherry Anderson and Deanna Carlton, stepson Derrick Hulce, grandchildren Michelle, Ashley, Tiffany, Melissa, Sarah, Jonathan, Anthony, Krysta, Kalyn, Kody, Kyle, Shawn, Aaron, and Kristopher ; 15 great grandchildren; and brothers Bill (Olga) Hemsel and Chuck (Roseann) Hemsel.

Nancy was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, where she was a cross bearer and active in Altar Guild and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.

A memorial service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 2800 Pershing Dr, El Paso, on Monday August 24, 2020 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Zion Lutheran Church. Web page:  https://zionelpaso.org/offerings/

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Karma Lynn Anderson Smith

The Lord took Karma Smith home to His heavenly Glory on Wednesday, July 22nd. We look to Jesus’ mercy and comforts during this difficult time. Please keep Jim and Shirley and Jerry, Jessica, Andrew and all her family and friends in your prayers. 

A funeral service will be held at Zion on Friday, August 7th, at 11:30a.m. (MST) . The service will be live streamed here on this page, on YouTube, and on Facebook. You may also attend the funeral in person. Seating in the church sanctuary is limited. If you wish to attend, please RSVP by calling 915.566.4667, or email: zionlutheransecretary@gmail.com. We will then inform you if space is available.

Service Livestream and Bulletin

Service Bulletin here

Smartphone-friendly bulletin here

Obituary

Karma Lynn Anderson was born on April 9, 1941 in Reno, Nevada – the youngest child of Walter and Ella Anderson.  She was raised in Reno with a loving relationship to her many extended family and close friends. Karma attended the University of Nevada – Reno in September 1959, where, on her first day of college, she met the love of her life, Jim Smith, in a social dance PE class.  Karma and Jim were married on June 22, 1963.  Shortly thereafter, they became an “Army Family” and began an amazing 30-year military career full of worldwide adventures.  They had several tours at Fort Bliss, which led to a decision to stay in El Paso after their retirement from the Army in 1994.   Karma had a full life built around her Faith, her Family, her Friends, and her Community.  If you knew Karma, you loved Karma, and she loved you. She was an accomplished artist and loved to draw and paint.   She was also a very active member of Zion Lutheran Church in El Paso for over 35 years.  Karma had a strong faith and was devoted to her Lord Jesus.  She had a massive stroke on July 21, 2020 and her Lord called her home the next day.  She will be remembered for her love of family and friends, her warm personality, and her sense of humor.  It is difficult to think of a time when she did not have a smile on her face.  Karma was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Shirley.  She is survived by her loving husband, Jim Smith; her brother, Walter Anderson (Sheryl); her daughter, Shirley Batts (Jerry); her grandchildren Jessica Batts and Andrew Batts, her bonus grandchildren, Melissa Reifman (Jason) and Amanda Batts; and her six Godchildren – Paul Anderson (Tracy), Mark Anderson (Laura), David Anderson, Stephen Anderson (Ete’), Mary Lynn Bliven and Charles Rotche’ (Sharlee).  

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to Zion Lutheran Church in honor of Karma Smith.

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