Obituaries
Alice Portillo Armendariz Welch
June 29, 2026
Alice Portillo Armendariz Welch, a lifelong El Pasoan and beloved matriarch of the Armendariz family, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 29, 2026. She was a devout Roman Catholic, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.
Born in El Paso in 1927 to Francisco and Delfina Portillo, Alice grew up in central El Paso along with...
Margot Gertrud Yeary
June 22, 2026
Margot G. Yeary, age 100, passed away peacefully at her home in El Paso, Texas, on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Margot was born on February 1, 1926, in Germany to Hermann and Gertrud Loose. She met the love of her life, Lonnie O. Yeary, while he was stationed in Germany with the U.S. Army. The couple married on April 26, 1956,...
Gilberto Martinez
June 30, 2026
Gilberto Martinez, age 89, of El Paso, TX, passed away peacefully on June 30th 2026 at his home surrounded by family and his beloved dog Bella. He entered the world on October 2nd 1936 in Esperanza, TX, born to the late Juan Martinez and Manuela Martinez. Mr GIL built a life anchored in hard work, humor, and kindness. He was...
Mario Flores
June 28, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mario Flores on June 28, 2026, after a short battle with cancer.
Mario was born on January 3, 1971, in El Paso, TX. He brought his natural warmth and dedication to a successful career in the health insurance industry. Mario was a devoted husband, inspirational father, supportive brother,...
John Javier Jerome
June 20, 2026
John Javier Jerome, 58, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026. John was born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, on May 24, 1968. He lived the first half of his childhood in Juarez until moving to El Paso, TX. He graduated from Andress High School in 1986 and worked at Jiffy Lube after graduating. John loved country music and going...
Frankie "Frank" Orlando Martinez
June 29, 2026
Frankie “Frank” Orlando Martinez, 63, entered eternal rest on Monday, June 29, 2026. He was a wonderful son, brother, father, uncle, and grandfather, and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his father, Orlando Martinez, his beloved son Frankie “Paco” Martinez, and his grandparents Ernestina and Willie Mier. He is survived by his loving mother, Rachel Martinez,...
Celia "Sally" Ochoa Lerma
July 8, 2026
Celia "Sally" O. Lerma 98,
Visitation will be held at 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM followed by a Rosary at 6:00 PM, Monday July 13, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr.
Funeral Mass is pending..
Interment will follow at 11:00 AM on Tuesday July 14, 2026 at Evergreen East Cemetery, 12400 Montana Ave.
Hortencia M. Moreno
July 6, 2026
Hortencia M. Moreno, 84, entered into eternal rest on July 6, 2026 in El Paso, Texas. Hortencia is preceded in death by her parents, Marcos Ybarra & Margarita Valles. Beloved husband Ramon Jesus Moreno. Her grandchild Jacob Raul Moreno. Her brothers, Marcos Ybarra, Jose Ybarra, Leonardo Ybarra and Sergio Ybarra. Sister, Lydia Ybarra. Hortencia is survived by her children, David...
John Ransom Hook
July 5, 2026
John Ransom (JR) Hook passed away peacefully at the age of 97 in Las Cruces, New Mexico on July 5, 2026. He lived a long, full life on his own terms and was nicknamed a “warhorse” by his brother-in-law Jack Schaefer, for his ability to overcome multiple health challenges against the odds. He was fiercely independent and strived to live...
Arturo "Tury" Rocha Jr.
July 5, 2026
Arturo "Tury" Rocha, Jr.
Arturo Rocha, Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 66. A devoted husband, brother, and cherished friend, Arturo will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Arturo dedicated many years of faithful service to the El Paso Water Department before retiring. He was known for his...
Anne Louise Fernandez
July 5, 2026
Anne Louise Fernandez, 73, born in Les Cayes, Haiti, transitioned on July 5, 2026. She was the beloved widow of Sergeant Major Teodoro Fernandez and leaves behind a legacy marked by devoted service to others. She carried the warmth and strength of her homeland with her throughout her life while embracing the people and cultures that became part of her...
Jerry Stanley Sodosky
July 3, 2026
In Lieu of flowers, please donate to Tunnel Towers Foundation. Thank You.
Hortencia Barrera
July 2, 2026
Hortencia Barrera, (77), of El Paso, Texas, passed away on July 02, 2026, peacefully in her sleep.
Hortencia was born to Bertha and Armando Jimenez, on May 06, 1949, in Santa Bárbara, Chihuahua. She was a kind, soft-spoken, intelligent, and generous woman, but above all, an exceptional mother and grandmother. Hortencia was widowed in 2023 by her husband of 44 years,...
Alonzo Apodaca
July 2, 2026
Alonzo Apodaca, 62, entered into eternal rest on July 2, 2026 in El Paso, Texas. Alonzo is preceded in death by his parents, Fidel Apodaca & Esther Escajeda. Alonzo is survived by his children, Leslie Apodaca, Alonzo Apodaca Jr. , Angel Apodaca and Christian Apodaca. His brother Fidel Apodaca Jr. Also, leaving behind 9 Grandchildren. Alonzo will always live in...
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