Obituaries

Robert "Bob" Francis Breton

Robert "Bob" Francis Breton

May 30, 2026

A Visitation will be held from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Followed by a committal service at 11:00 am at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Arturo "Tury" Rocha Jr.

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...

John Ransom Hook

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...

Jerry Stanley Sodosky

Jerry Stanley Sodosky

July 3, 2026

Command Sergeant Major Jerry Stanley Sodosky was born on February 16, 1943, in Sprague, West Virginia, to Steve and Virginia Sodosky. From an early age, Jerry demonstrated the values of hard work, patriotism, and dedication that would come to define his life.

In February 1961, Jerry’s twin brother, Larry Lee Sodosky, enlisted in the United States Army, fulfilling a lifelong dream....

Johnny W. Sanders

Johnny W. Sanders

June 19, 2026

Johnny W Sanders 83, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, in Chaparral, New Mexico. Johnny is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Maria Luisa Sanders. His Daughters, Antionette (Toni) Sanders, Krystal Sanders, and Nicole Sanders. His sons, Monte Burnette, and Ernesto Valdiviez. Johnny leaves behind 5 grandchildren James Rivers, Jr.,Kenya Jones, Robyne Sanders and Roderick Givens, Jr....

Diego Escarcega

Diego Escarcega

July 15, 2026

Diego Escarcega,7, entered eternal rest on July 15, 2026 in El Paso, Texas. Diego is survived by his loving parents, Ernesto Escarcega & Mayra Velarde. His brother, Emilio Escarcega. His grandparents, Ernesto Escarcega, Rebecca Escarcega & Emma Velarde. Diego will always live in the heart of those who loved him. 

A Visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. following a Rosary...

Romelia S. Flores

Romelia S. Flores

July 14, 2026

Romelia S. Flores, 92, passed on Tuesday July 14, 2016

Romelia was born in Leon, Guanajuato on September 6, 1933. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. She proudly dedicated her life to her beautiful family as the heart of the home. She took immense pride in her children's accomplishments as her family was her greatest masterpiece. Romelia preceded in death...

Jose G. Villegas

Jose G. Villegas

July 14, 2026

Jose G. Villegas, 83, entered eternal rest on July 14, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Jose is preceded in death by his parents Jose Villegas & Concepcion Gonzalez. His beloved wife, Luz Elena Villegas. Brothers, Ricardo & Luis. Sisters, Maria, Korina and Josefina. Jose if survived by his daughters, Olivia Villegas, Claudia Terrazas & Jessica Villegas. Brothers, Alfredo Villegas and...

Candida Flores

Candida Flores

July 14, 2026

Visitation will be held 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, July 17, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home - East, 750 N Carolina Dr. 

Celebration Of Life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Sunset Funeral Home - East 

Services Entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home- East

Daniel Jose Lara

Daniel Jose Lara

July 14, 2026

Daniel Jose Lara 70, 

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM followed with a Rosary at 6:00 PM on Tuesday July 21, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home- East, 750 N. Carolina Dr.

Pedro Garcia

Pedro Garcia

July 13, 2026

Pedro Garcia 76, 

Visitation will be held at 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM followed by a Rosary at 6:00 PM Monday July, 20, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr.

Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 PM on Tuesday July, 21, 2026 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 9205 N. Loop Dr.

Helen G. Macias

Helen G. Macias

July 12, 2026

In Loving Memory of Helen Guel Macias



March 16, 1955 – July 12, 2026

Helen Macias, a devout Catholic woman of profound faith and dedication, entered eternal rest peacefully on July 12, 2026, at the age of 71. She passed away surrounded by the comfort and love of her family.

Born on March 16, 1955, in El Paso, Texas, Helen Macias lived a...

Henry Hernandez

Henry Hernandez

July 10, 2026

Henry Hernandez 51,

Visitation will be held at 4:00 to 8:00 PM followed by a Rosary at 6:00 PM on Friday July 17, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr.

Funeral Mass will be at 9:00 AM at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 9205 N. Loop.

Interment will follow at 11:00 AM on Saturday July 18, 2026 at Mt Carmel...

Maria Yolanda Gonzalez

Maria Yolanda Gonzalez

July 9, 2026

Maria Yolanda Gonzalez, 83, Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr.

Celia "Sally" Ochoa Lerma

Celia "Sally" Ochoa Lerma

July 8, 2026

Celia “Sally” Ochoa Lerma, our beloved matriarch, has departed this beautiful life, in the presence of her family members who loved her immensely. Sally lived a long and fruitful life following her birth 98 years ago in the great metropolis known as Rotan, Texas. Sally’s father was Domingo Ochoa, a handsome farm worker, and her mother was the stunning blue-eyed...

Gloria Elmore

Gloria Elmore

July 7, 2026

In Loving Memory of Gloria Elmore



Gloria Elmore passed away July 7th, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born April 12, 1960 in Juarez Chihuahua, Mexico to Niceforo and Petronila Gonzalez. Gloria moved to El Paso, Texas, as a child, where she built a life filled with love, family, laughter, and countless cherished memories. Gloria was truly full of life—when...

Robert Pena

Robert Pena

July 7, 2026

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