Obituaries

William "Bill" Walter Adams

William "Bill" Walter Adams

July 26, 2026

William W. Adams, 74, of El Paso, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, at 5:40 a.m.

Born on January 17, 1952, in Cohasset, Minnesota, William spent his childhood in the close-knit community that helped shape his lifelong values of service, hard work, and dedication to others.

William proudly served his country in the United States Army, attaining the rank of...

Joshua David Lopez

Joshua David Lopez

July 22, 2026

Joshua David Lopez, 33, of El Paso, Texas, passed away on July 22, 2026.

Josh was the first-born son of Carmen Tellez and the loving father of Camila Rose Isabel Lopez.

Josh was known to everyone by his infectious laugh — the kind that pulled you in until you couldn’t help but laugh right along with him. He loved music and playing...

Scarbro Nations

Scarbro Nations

July 27, 2026

Scarbro Nations, of El Paso, Texas, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by the love of his family.

Scarbro was born on January 5, 1936, in Copiah County, Mississippi, to Willie Sylvester Nations (April 17, 1898 - August 1969) and Lena Sarah Ashley Nations (January 11, 1900 - January 1981).

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers,...

Magdalena Ortiz Menchaca

Magdalena Ortiz Menchaca

July 31, 2026

Magdalena Ortiz Menchaca, 77, entered into eternal rest on July 31, 2026 in Socorro, TX. Magdalena is preceded in death by her parents, Ventura Ortiz and Guadalupe Gomez. Madalena is survived by her beloved sons, Carlos Menchaca Jr., Manuel Abraham Menchaca and Michael Anthony Menchaca. Daughters, Juanita Herrera Meza, Mary Helen Herrera, Cristina Dominguez and Erica Joiner. Magdalena was very...

Maria Del Pilar Rodriguez Mendoza

Maria Del Pilar Rodriguez Mendoza

July 30, 2026

Maria Del Pilar Rodriguez Mendoza, 93, entered into eternal rest on July 30, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Maria Del Pilar is preceded in death by her  husband, Isaac Mendoza Sr., parents, Epifanio Rodriguez and Francisca Najera. Her daughter, Bertha Alicia Simental; brothers, Eduardo Najera, Ramon Najera and Mauro Rodriguez. Sisters, Martha Luisa Rodriguez, Adelina Rodriguez, Gabriela Romero and Bertha...

Judith Katherine Bingham

Judith Katherine Bingham

July 29, 2026

An obituary is currently being composed.

Nicolas F. Rios

Nicolas F. Rios

July 27, 2026

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, August 06, 2026 with a prayer service at 6:00 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East, 750 N Carolina Dr. El Paso Texas, 79915.

Chapel service will be held at 9:30 am, Friday, August 07, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Followed by a Graveside at 10:30 am at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 401 S...

Jose Luis Contreras Jr.

Jose Luis Contreras Jr.

July 27, 2026

Jose Luis Contreras Jr., 54, entered into eternal rest on July 27, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Jose Luis is preceded in death by his father, Jose Luis Contreras. He is survived by his mother, Luz Maria Sosa. Daughters, Myranda Contreras and Sarah Contreras. Brother, Joel Contreras and sister, Luz Maria Velchez. Jose Luis was very loved and will always...

Armando Muro

Armando Muro

July 27, 2026

Armando Muro, 88, entered into eternal rest on July 27, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Armando is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gavina Muro, sister, Josefina Muro. Armando is survived by his loving sons, Enrique Gonzalez , Armando Muro Jr.  Daughters, Isabel Fortiz, Yolanda Carrasco, Maria Vasquez, Rosa Ortiz, Elizabeth Rosales. Sister, Juana Muro Navarro. Grandchildren, Michael Alexander...

Maria Teresa Molina

Maria Teresa Molina

July 26, 2026

Maria Teresa Molina, 68, entered into eternal rest on July 26, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Maria is preceded in death by her mother, Felicitas Valdez. Daughter, Monica Velarde, Maria is survived by her beloved father, Jose Paz Molina; husband, Armando Velarde; son, Edgar Velarde; daughters, Erika Velarde, Jazmin Velarde and Marlene Velarde. Brother, Agustin Molina; sisters, Armida Molina, Margarita...

Rosa Velia Alatorre "Chema"

Rosa Velia Alatorre "Chema"

July 26, 2026

Rosa Velia Alatorre, “Chema”, 52, falleció el domingo, 26 de julio de 2026. Era una esposa, hija, hermana, madre y abuela maravillosa y la extrañaremos mucho. A Rosa le precedieron en la muerte su padre: Placido Alatorre, su esposo: Martin Robles Villagrana, y su hermano: Cesar Alatorre. Le sobreviven su madre: Rosa Acosta, sus queridos hijos: Monica Robles (Diego), Margarita...

Angel Octavio Ronquillo

Angel Octavio Ronquillo

July 25, 2026

Angel Octavio Ronquillo 92, 

A devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Angel passed away peacefully at the age of 92, just days shy of his 93rd birthday.

Angel shared a lifetime of love and devotion to La Virgencita De Guadalupe and his beloved wife, Bertha Ronquillo. Angel is survived by 7 of his 8 children, He was also a proud...

Matilde Chavez Vega

Matilde Chavez Vega

July 24, 2026

No nation was ever so rich as to have had the Greatest Generation that united this Country.

Today, July 24, 2026, we lost a part of that generation. Matilde Chavez Vega, 99 years old, was a proud member of the Greatest Generation whose life reflected faith, family, service, and devotion to his Country.

Matilde Chavez Vega was born March 28, 1927, in...

Maria Lidia Montanez

Maria Lidia Montanez

July 23, 2026

In Loving Memory of Maria Lidia Montañez (Sarmiento)

Maria Lidia Montañez, née Sarmiento, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on June 28, 1942, in Durango, Mexico. For more than 50 years, El Paso, Texas, was her cherished home before she spent the final five years of her life in the Dallas–Fort Worth...

Juan Manuel Luera

Juan Manuel Luera

July 23, 2026

Juan Manuel Luera, 80, entered into eternal rest on July 23, 2026 in El Paso, TX. He was a loving father, son and brother. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan Luera and Raquel Luera. Brothers, Gabriel Luera and Adan Luera. Juan is survived by his loving daughters, Karina Guillen and Yvette Luera. Brothers, Samuel Luera, Alfredo Luera...

Estela Escobar

Estela Escobar

July 23, 2026

Estela Escobar entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

A lifelong resident of El Paso, Estela was a devoted educator who taught Math, Art, and English as a Second Language. She also shared her talents as an entrepreneur and owner of Stela’s Café in California, and as owner of Early Childhood Education and Development Centers: Castillo de Niño’s and Jack-N-Jill...

Delia C. Dorado

Delia C. Dorado

July 23, 2026

Delia Dorado, born on September 30, 1941, entered into eternal rest on July 23. 2026. in El Paso, TX, surrounded by her loving family

She is survived by her devoted husband. Gilberto Dorado; daughters Sylvia Dorado, Leticia Rowland (Byron), and Lisa Dorado; sons Martin Dorado (Martha) and Gilberto Dorado Ir. (Marco): and her brothers Eduardo Cordero (Nena) and Guillermo Cordero (Marv)....

Manuel Montes Jr.

Manuel Montes Jr.

July 21, 2026

 Heaven just got a lot livelier with his arrival. Manuel Montes Jr. went home to be with our Lord on July 21, 2026. He went peacefully surrounded by the love of his family.

 Manny was born on June 22, 1976, in Tracy, California, to Manuel Montes Sr and Rosa Castillo Montes. He proudly served in the United States Army for 8...

Esther Jean Reynolds

Esther Jean Reynolds

July 21, 2026

Esther Jean Reynolds, 98, entered into eternal rest on July 21, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Esther was beloved wife, loving mother, as well as a cherished friend to many. She had an adventurous spirit and was very active as a young woman in the social justice scene. She was a lifelong activist and sponsor for Native American children. She...