Obituaries
J. Dennis Onopa
September 20, 2026
In loving memory of J. Dennis Onopa, 75, who peacefully entered into his eternal home to continue his musical ministry with the heavenly hosts on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Dennis was a devoted husband, the most awesomest dad a daughter could ever have, a wonderful son, a loyal brother, a true friend, and a committed man of faith who will...
William Glenn Blood
September 14, 2026
William “Billy” Glenn Blood
William Glenn Blood, affectionately known to everyone as Billy, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 42 in El Paso, Texas.
Billy was born on May 11, 1984, to Charleen and Ronald Blood (preceded in death) and was the last of their six children. Born with Angelman syndrome, doctors did not expect him to survive...
Charlene E. Sloat-Tucker
September 12, 2026
Visitation will be held at 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, September 24, 2026 with a rosary at 6:00 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East, 750 N Carolina Dr.
Mass will be held at 12:30 pm Friday, September 25, 2026 at Little Flower Catholic Church, 171 Polo Inn Rd, El Paso, Tx. Followed by a graveside at 2:00 pm at Fort Bliss...
Erika Araceli Soto
September 24, 2026
Erika Araceli Soto, age 43, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones on the morning of September 24, 2026. Born on October 6, 1982, in El Paso, Texas, Erika was a true light in the lives of everyone who knew her.
Erika attended and was a graduate of Burgess High School. Throughout her life, she brought immense...
Johnny Robert Williams
September 24, 2026
Visitation will be held at 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Saturday, October 03,2026 with a rosary at 1:30 pm at Sunset Funeral Home- East, 750 N Carolina Dr. El Paso, Texas 79915.
Janet Claire (Payne) Holcomb
September 23, 2026
Janet Claire (Payne) Holcomb, 83, of El Paso, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, she remained deeply connected to the community she called home. She graduated from Loretto Academy with high honors, and Texas Western College, now The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).
Teaching was not simply her career; it...
Concepcion A. Chavez
September 23, 2026
Concepcion A. Chavez 92,
Viewing will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm followed by a Rosary at 6:00 pm on Thursday October 1, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home - East
Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm Friday October 2, 2026 at San Antonio Catholic Church, 503 Hunter Dr., El Paso, Texas 79915
Manuel Rodriguez
September 23, 2026
Manuel “Manny” Rodriguez, 86, passed away on September 23, 2026.
Manny was born in El Paso, Texas on December 30, 1939. Raised in the Segundo Barrio by a single mother, Manny was a proud graduate of Bowie High School.
Manny spent over 50 years working in the linen services industry. He started out washing trucks and worked his way up to being...
Hipolita T. Forrister
September 23, 2026
With deep sorrow and profound gratitude for a life filled with faith, love, and devotion to family, we announce the passing of Hipolita “Pola” Forrister, who entered into eternal rest on September 23, 2026, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family.
Pola was a woman of remarkable strength, unwavering faith, and endless love for her children. She dedicated her...
Gene Marcus Phelps
September 22, 2026
Gene Marcus Phelps, born on November 5, 2016, in El Paso, Texas, passed away on September 22, 2026.
Gene is survived by his loving family, including his mother, Lori Phelps; his sisters, Emma Eckard and Naomi Eckard; his Papa Phelps; and his aunt, Vanessa Jackson. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those who loved him.
A visitation will be...
Karen Lee Collingwood
September 22, 2026
Karen Lee (Kephart) Collingwood, 27 Oct 1946 - 22 Sep 2026
Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great - Grandmother.
Karen is survived by her husband Chet, her daughter Annette (Darrel), Son Paul (Noemi), four grand children (Kristiana, Bethany, Kristipher and Ryan, and two great - grandchildren (Rory, and Cassandra).
She requested no ceremony but for everyone to take a long cold drink with...
Freddie Guerra Jr.
September 21, 2026
Freddie Guerra Jr., 75,entered into eternal rest on September 21, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Freddie is preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo L. Guerra and Jesusita Marez. Freddie is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Teresa Guerra; daughters, Monica Guerra and Erica Yglecias. Sisters, Irene Torres, Virginia Venegas, Gloria Vidal and Martha Lopez. Freddie will always live in...
Cindy Hernandez
September 21, 2026
Cindy Hernandez, 48, entered into eternal rest on September 21, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Cindy is preceded in death by her parents, Federico Zuniga and Maria Santos Escobedo. Cindy is survived by her loving husband Jesus Andres Hernandez. Daughters, Isabella Nicole Zuniga and Brianna Nicole Zuniga. Siblings, Patricia Carrillo, Maria E. Lopez, Graciela Zuniga and Elizabeth Valles. Cindy will...
Rosa Emma Portillo
September 19, 2026
Rosa Emma Portillo, de 82 años, entró en el descanso eterno el sábado 19 de septiembre de 2026 en El Paso, Texas. Fue una madre devota, esposa amorosa, hija cariñosa, abuela, bisabuela y tatarabuela querida, así como una amiga entrañable que será profundamente extrañada por todos aquellos que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerla.
Le precedieron en muerte sus padres, Vicente Portillo...
Hosea McMurtrey, Sr.
September 19, 2026
Hosea McMurtrey, Sr. was born to Idella Honeysucker and John Thomas (JT) McMurtry in Camden (Madison County), MS, on May 2, 1930. Born during the period of migration northward, he was left with his grandparents, Isaac B. and Mary Honeysucker, for a few years until joining his mother, now Idella Taylor, in Memphis, TN. Hosea attended Lester Elementary School and...
Russell Robert Foster
September 18, 2026
Russell Robert Foster, age 81, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 18, 2026, in El Paso, Texas. Russell was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cyrus Raymond Foster and Della Mae Person. He is survived by his loving wife, Susanne Maria Foster; his...


