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John Roger Ely (aka Ben Pierce), age 76 of El Paso, TX passed away
peacefully in his sleep with his wife and daughter by his side on
Monday January 14, 2019.

John was born December 4, 1942 to Jack & Juanita Ely in Denver, CO but
the Elys relocated to Amarillo, TX where John grew up. After
graduating from Amarillo High School in 1961 he went on to have many
careers including realtor, salesman, telemarketer and delivery man.
But most notable, and what he dedicated the last 26 years of his life
was to fundraising for a children’s home in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico.
In 1985 John and Maria were wed and John stepped into the role of
father to Diana.

John is preceded in death by parents Jack & Juanita Ely and close
cousin John David Sewell. He is survived by wife Maria, daughter Diana
(Yirot) and granddaughter Gabriela.

Memorial service to be held at Perches Funeral Home, 4946 Hondo Pass
Dr., El Paso, TX on January 18, 2019 5:00 – 8:00 PM with eulogy to be
given by Diana at 6 PM.