Graziella Maria Tonin Klauss

Graziella Maria Tonin Klauss passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the age of 88 in El Paso, Texas. Graziella was born in Padova, Italy, on November 23, 1937. She was a fan of The Golden Girls, I Love Lucy, General Hospital, Jeopardy, and Wheel of Fortune. She enjoyed cooking traditional Italian cuisine, gardening, and collecting beautiful keepsakes. She was an avid explorer of knowledge through history, current news, and books. She is survived by her daughter Patricia, son Eric, and sisters Antonia and Romana. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Eric, Nicholas, Sarah, Paula, and Alexander. Her legacy continues with her great-grandchildren Elisa and Luca. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert, son Paul, and parents Irma and Ferdinando. The family of Graziella would like to thank the various medical personnel who aided in her care. Please consider flowers or donations to the Dementia Society of America. 

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil/ Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. A reception will follow at Trattoria Bella Sera, 3512 N. Yarbrough Dr., starting at 2:30 p.m. Funeral services are entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.