Obituaries

Rosa B. Soto

Rosa B. Soto

June 1, 2026

Rosa B. Soto, 94, Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 20, 2026. Graveside Service will follow at 11:30 AM at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 401 S. Zaragoza.

Raymond J. Ortiz

Raymond J. Ortiz

June 8, 2026

Raymond J. Ortiz

October 28, 1966 – June 8, 2026

Raymond J. Ortiz, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at the age of 59, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. After a courageous and hard-fought four-year battle with cancer, Raymond went home to be with our Heavenly Father....

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.

Maria L. Claudio

Maria L. Claudio

June 19, 2026

Maria L. Claudio, 103, entered into eternal rest on June 19, 2026 in El Paso, Texas. Maria is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel Yokatoy and Rosa Ruiz. Her beloved husbands, Salvador Ortiz and Antonio Claudio. Sons, Daniel Robert Ortiz and Alfred Carl Ortiz.Brother, Jose Perez, Jr. Maria is survived by her daughters, Cecilia Flores Sanchez, Yolanda Maria Ortiz...

Carlos "Charlie" Escandon

Carlos "Charlie" Escandon

June 19, 2026

The obituary is currently being composed.

Michele R. Ortega

Michele R. Ortega

June 19, 2026

Michele R. Ortega, 65, entered into eternal rest on June 19, 2026 in Socorro, TX. Michele is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel C. and Lydia Ortega. Brother, Juan Manuel Ortega. Michele is survived by her beloved daughter, Jesslynn Ortega; sisters, Barbara Rose Ibanez and Sylvia Elena Deardeuff. Michele was very loved and will always be missed. 

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Jim Henry Sitton

Jim Henry Sitton

June 17, 2026

An obituary is currently being composed.

Eddie Haney Jr.

Eddie Haney Jr.

June 16, 2026

Eddie Haney Jr., 85, of El Paso, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026.

Born on March 23, 1941, in Military Heights, North Little Rock, Arkansas, Eddie—named after his father—was the second of nine children and the oldest son. His early years were marked by hardship, which shaped his resilience and sense of purpose. In 1959, he enlisted in the...

Louis Arnold Baca

Louis Arnold Baca

June 16, 2026

Louis Arnold Baca, age 82, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful husband, son, and friend. He will be dearly missed. Louis is preceded in death by his parents, John and Elfida Baca. He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Irma Raquel Baca. He is also survived...

Mark J. Williams

Mark J. Williams

June 15, 2026

Mark Jeffery Williams, 67, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, in El Paso, Texas, surrounded by his wife, Liz, the love of his life, their son, Michael, and daughter-in-law Elisa Adriana.

Mark was born on August 9, 1958, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Reginald Williams and Doris Sanford Williams, both of whom preceded him in death.

On June 29, 1980, Mark married...

Humberto Granados

Humberto Granados

June 15, 2026

Humberto Granados, 83, entered into eternal rest on June 15, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Humberto is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Carlota Granados. Humberto is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Granados. His sons, Humberto Granados, Miguel Granados and Raul Granados. Daughters, Cecilia Galindo, Lorena Granados and Letticia Granados. Brother, Emilio Granados; sisters, Andrea Lopez, Elodia...

Gustavo Olivas

Gustavo Olivas

June 14, 2026

Gustavo Olivas, 91, entered into eternal rest on June 14, 2026 in El Paso, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raul Olivas and Juana Soto de Olivas. Sister, Alicia Martinez. His beloved wife, Martha Echavarria. Gustavo is survived by his loving daughters, Elva Olivas, Martha Melendez, Olga Ramirez, Patricia Ortiz, Vivi Vidalez and Iris Sanchez. Gustavo also...

Gilbert Leija Jr.

Gilbert Leija Jr.

June 13, 2026

Gilbert Leija Jr., 53, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 13, 2026. He was a wonderful son, brother, father, and grandfather, and will be greatly missed.

We remember and honor a life that was anything but easy, yet deeply meaningful in ways that truly matter.

Gilbert lived a life marked by hardship, struggle, and moments that would have broken many. The...

Thomas Victor Carey

Thomas Victor Carey

June 12, 2026

Thomas Victor Carey, age 84, of El Paso, Texas, entered eternal rest on Friday, June 12, 2026. Tom lived a large, remarkable, and joy-filled life: a life marked by faith, family, hard work, good humor, strong opinions, deep loyalty, and an unmistakable Scottish accent that remained with him even after more than six decades in the United States.

Tom was born...

Victor Manuel Nevarez Aguilar

Victor Manuel Nevarez Aguilar

June 12, 2026

Victor Manuel Nevarez Aguilar, 63, entered into eternal rest on June 12, 2026 in El Paso, Texas. Victor is preceded in death by his parents, Roberto Nevarez and Herminia Aguilar. Sisters, Angelina ornelas and Antonia Nevarez . Victor is survived by his loving wife Blanca Valenzuela. Daughter's, Claudia Janet Nevarez, Denise Alicia Soto-Nevarez and Diana Perez. Brothers, Roberto Nevarez, Enrique...