Myrna J Deckert

Long-time El Paso community activist, leader and philanthropist Myrna Deckert has died, according to one of the numerous nonprofit organizations she used to lead. The Paso Del Norte Health Foundation announced her death Saturday morning September 12 2020 with a statement on its Web site and in a statement sent out to the media. Prior to joining the health foundation, she was the chief executive officer for the Paso Del Norte Group. There, her organization helped to support the growth and economic development of the region. She also served as the CEO of the YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region during her long career as a community activist.