85R13977 BK-D
By: Ortega H.R. No. 715
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Marguerite Caruthers of El Paso on
February 15, 2017, at the age of 65, has brought great sadness to
the family and many friends of this vibrant and gracious woman; and
WHEREAS, Marguerite Caruthers was born on March 25, 1951; an
actress and a beloved member of the El Paso theater community, she
performed in dozens of productions for the El Paso Playhouse over
the past decade; along the way, her kindness, her sense of humor,
and her enthusiasm for life made an impression on everyone she
encountered; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Caruthers shared a rewarding marriage with her
husband, the late Jud Caruthers, and she was the devoted mother of
four children, Katherine, Brendan, Quinn, and Tessa; over the
years, she was further blessed with two grandchildren, Bijou and
Zahir, and she enjoyed a close and caring relationship with David
Yenshaw; in addition, her life was enriched by her love of animals,
and she deeply cherished her family pets, Jack, Kiley, Kitty, and
Hyde; and
WHEREAS, Although the loss of Marguerite Caruthers is keenly
felt by countless people, they will forever treasure their memories
of the laughter, warmth, and joy that she brought into their lives;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Marguerite
Caruthers and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of her
family: to her children, Katherine Lileck-Moreno, Brendan
Caruthers, Quinn Judson Caruthers, and Tessa Caruthers; to her
grandchildren, Bijou and Zahir Encinas; to her sister, Mary Louise
Gibson; to her partner, David Yenshaw; and to all others who mourn
her passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Marguerite
Caruthers.