Obituaries

February 26, 2026

After a beautiful life filled with deep love, laughter, and devotion, our favorite person, and the heart of our family, Christian Chase Canalda, earned his golden wings. He was welcomed into heaven on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Christian was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and uncle whose strength, loyalty, and presence shaped the lives of everyone around him. Though...

March 21, 2026

LeeRoy Montalbo, 74, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. A Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2026, at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 1700 George Dieter. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.

March 5, 2026

After a long, hard-fought battle facing multiple health challenges, Ernest Meza, beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, father figure, godfather, and friend, passed away on March 5, 2026. His time in this world positively impacted all who knew him and loved him, and he will forever be with us. He is preceded in his passing by his Mom and...

February 23, 2026

Edmund Joseph Osborn, 77, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 23, 2026. He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, and father who will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Donna Osborn and Susan Osborn, half-brother, John Ehmcke , daughter, Rochelle Osborn, and his parents, Edmund Girard Osborn and Ellen Marian Abercrombie.

A proud retired veteran...

March 22, 2026

Terry H.R. Vazquez, who was born Hortencia Amanda Rivera, passed away on March 22, 2026, at 95.5 years of age. She was a first-generation U.S. Citizen born to parents who each came to El Paso from Mexico in 1926. Her father, Ernesto Rivera, from Durango, and her mother, Isabel Jasso, from Mexico City.

Terry’s mother gave birth to her at home...

March 11, 2026

Our hearts break as we share the news that Alicia Baeza Vargas, a beautiful soul, left this world on March 11, 2026, at the age of 90. Alicia was born in Deming, New Mexico on October 28, 1935. She lived there with her parents, Luis and Maria Baeza and her 9 brothers and sisters. She attended Deming High School where...

March 6, 2026

Tomas Mancera Olivares, 83, of El Paso, TX, passed away on Friday, March 6,2026. Born on October 18,1942 in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, he was a devoted husband and father.

Dad was a hard-working and dedicated person. He lived a life filled with love and laughter and cherished every moment that will forever live in our hearts.

As we reflect on the life...

March 19, 2026

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the El Paso Maida Shriners 6331 Alabama St, El Paso, TX 79904

https://www.elmaida.com/

March 26, 2026

Salvador Maese Martinez, 85, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Monday, March 30, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. Funeral Mass and Interment times are currently pending.

March 25, 2026

March 24, 2026

Oralia P. Marquez "Yaya", 89, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM TO 8:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. A Chapel Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East. Graveside Service time is currently pending.

March 24, 2026

Sandra Schwartz Hoover peacefully departed this life on March 24, 2026, at the age of 92. She left a legacy filled with love for her two families - the Schwartzes and the Hoovers. Sandra was an avid reader, intrepid traveler, classical music aficionado, stargazer, and dog lover. Her family and friends will miss her greatly, as will her beloved Chihuahua,...

March 24, 2026

March 23, 2026

Victor Manuel Garcia Jr., 69, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Friday, April 10, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Homes -East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. Funeral Mass time is currently pending.

March 23, 2026

Kevin James Pierce, 67, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026.

He was born in Wyandotte, MI. on September 10, 1958. He graduated from Andres High School and left to serve his country proudly in the United State Army for 16 years.

He would later marry his wife of 40 years, Irene. He worked at Harding Orr & McDaniel for several years...

March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

Joseph Lynn Lilly, age 52 known lovingly as Joey, passed away on March 23rd at his residence surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 12,1973 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Joey lived a life defined by dedication, determination, and deep love for his family and friends.

Joey began his career with BAE Systems in 2004 at...

March 23, 2026

Avelina O. Valverde, age 87, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 23, 2026. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother; and will be greatly missed. Avelina is preceded in death by her parents; Manuel and Maria Orozco; her dearest son; Guillermo Valverde Jr.; her brother; Manuel Orozco Jr.; and her sister; Belen Torres. She...

March 21, 2026

Richard Lawrence Fass, 88, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026,surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, uncle and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Richard worked for many years as a sales distributor. A true lover of golf, many of his favorite days were on the fairway with friends. He was preceded in death by...

March 21, 2026

Judith C. Welch, 83, of Chaparral, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.

Born in 1943 in Wheeling, West Virginia, Judith was a beloved daughter and sister. After leaving Wheeling, she eventually made her home in New Mexico, where she devoted her life to her work as a professional and celebrated artist. She was especially...