El Paso’s Last Holocaust Survivor, Tibor Schaechner, Dies at 98
Tibor Schaechner, identified as El Paso's last surviving Holocaust survivor, passed away at the age of 98 on Tuesday, September 29. He was born in Hungary in 1928 and later moved to El Paso, where he worked until his retirement.…
El Paso, TX, September 30, 2026 — Tibor Schaechner, recognized as the final Holocaust survivor in El Paso, has passed away at the age of 98. His death occurred on Tuesday, September 29, marking a significant moment for the city’s historical commemoration of the Holocaust.
Born in Hungary in 1928, Schaechner lived through the atrocities of the Holocaust before immigrating to the United States. He eventually settled in El Paso, where he established his life and career. Throughout his time in the city, he worked until his retirement.
Schaechner’s passing is noted as the conclusion of an era for Holocaust survivors residing in El Paso. His presence served as a living testament to the historical events and the resilience of those who endured them. The specific year of his passing is not provided in the available information.
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