Ret. LTC John J. Stipetic, 88, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017. He was a long time resident of El Paso and a retired Army Veteran of the Korea and Vietnam Wars. John is proceeded in death by his wife; Rita Marie, daughter; Rita Marie. Survived by his loving daughter; Lisa Marie Esparza. Visitation will be Thursday, June 8, 2017 from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. with vigil at 7:00p.m. Funeral mass will be Friday, June 9, 2017 at 9:15a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church with interment to follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services provided by Hillcrest Funeral Home-East (915)598-3332.
