Obituaries

Elden Devos

Elden Devos

June 7, 2026

Elden Devos passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the age of 21.

Elden was a loving son, brother, grandson, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He proudly served his country as an Intelligence Specialist Second Class in the United States Navy. Dedicated and hardworking, Elden was committed to serving others and...

Enrique Timothy Lancaster

Enrique Timothy Lancaster

June 7, 2026

Enrique Timothy Lancaster, age 25, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, friend, and will be dearly missed. Enrique is survived by his parents, Christian McAninch and Holly Lancaster, his step-mother, Michelle McAninch,  his wife, Robin Rae Fierro, his children, Ira Elijah Ponce and Roan Elian...

Maria Lilia Jackson

Maria Lilia Jackson

June 7, 2026

Maria Lilia Jackson, age 86, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 07, 2026. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother; and will be greatly missed.

Maria is preceded in death by her parents; Francisco and Eusebia Campos; and her siblings; Bertha, Angel, Nena, Catino, and Ramon Campos.

She is survived by her loving husband; Eugene David...

Margarita Vargas

Margarita Vargas

June 6, 2026

Margarita Vargas, 61, entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2026 in El Paso, Texas. Margarita is preceded in death by her parents, Serapio Ornelas and Enedina. Her beloved husband Agustin Vargas. Margarita is survived by her daughter Michelle Vargas and her two sons, Michael Vagas and Mark Vargas. Also leaving behind 1 Grandchild. Margarita will always liv in the...

Aldo Salas

Aldo Salas

June 6, 2026

Aldo Salas,53, entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2026 in LIttleField, TX. Aldo is preceded in death by mother Maria Irene Vega. Aldo is survived by his father Faustino Salas . His loving wife Maria Salas. Son's Alejandro Tiscareno and Cristian Hernandez. Daughter, Alaiza Salas.Brother, Ismael Salas, sister Yvette Alvidrez. Aldo will always live in the heart of those...

Margarita Meraz

Margarita Meraz

June 5, 2026

Margarita Meraz,79, entered eternal rest on June 5, 2026 . Margarita is preceded in death by her parents, Gregorio Tapia and Francisca Bejarano. Her beloved husband Alberto Meraz Jr. . Brothers, Abelardo Tapia and Oscar Tapia. Sisters, Guillermina Hijar and Elva Olivas. Margarita is survived by her daughters, Alicia Meraz, Margie Meraz and Martha (Luis) Hernandez. Her brother, Manuel Alonzo...

Cynthia Isabel Gonzalez

Cynthia Isabel Gonzalez

June 5, 2026

Visitation will be held 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home- East, 750 N Carolina Dr with rosary at 6:00 PM.

Scripture Service will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 11,2026 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. 

Isela Leon

Isela Leon

June 5, 2026

Isela Leon, 71, was born on July 6, 1954, in Chihuahua, Mexico, and passed away on June 5, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Alberto Leon and Maria Juanita Hernandez; her brothers, Jose Alberto Leon Jr., George Leon, and Javier Leon; and her sister, Irene Galindo.

Isela is survived by her son, Talaat Leon, and his wife Jessica;...

Bertha Alicia Hernandez

Bertha Alicia Hernandez

June 5, 2026

Visitation will be held 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home - East, 750 N Carolina Dr with a Rosary at  6:00 pm.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, June 12, 2026 at Our Lady Of Mount Carmel. Followed by interment at 11:15 am at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 401 Zaragoza. Services entrusted...

Ventura Garcia Jimenez

Ventura Garcia Jimenez

June 5, 2026

Ventura Garcia Jimenez, 76, entered into eternal rest on June 05, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Ventura is preceded in death by his parents, Arnulfo Jimenez and Santiaga Garcia. Brothers, Manuel Garcia and Gregorio Jimenez. Ventura is survived by his beloved wife, Margarita Jimenez; his sons, Juan, Jorge and Carlos Jimenez. Brother, Tiburcio Garcia; sisters, Jesusita Jimenez and Cruz Murgia....

Mayme Lee Avent

Mayme Lee Avent

June 3, 2026

Mayme Lee Breazell Avent was born February 14, 1927, to Benjamin and Mabel Breazell, in New Mexico. She had 4 brothers and 4 sisters (all deceased). Sister Avent moved to El Paso in 1941. Mayme married Reginald Avent in 1951. Mayme and Reginald were married for 53 years. Mr. Avent passed away in 2004. 

Sister Avent is a proud graduate of Douglas High School's...

Martha Josefina Solorza

Martha Josefina Solorza

June 3, 2026

Martha Josefina Solorza Nevarez was born on July 29, 1929 in the El Pino Ranch, in Chihuahua, Mexico to Bernardo and Guadalupe Nevarez Mejía.

She grew up on the ranch with her brothers and sister: Andrés, Simón, Bernardo, Pedro, Ramón and Guadalupe. Her love for singing began in those early days with her siblings as her fellow musicians. Her devotion to...

Raul Jurado

Raul Jurado

June 2, 2026

Raul Jurado, 92, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Raul was born in Parral, Chihuahua on February 13,1934. 

He worked in construction for many years until his retirement in 1993. He married Irma Jurado, his wife of 55 years. Raul loved to dance. He and Irma would enter dancing competitions as a hobby.

Raul was very creative and hands-on and enjoyed...

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.

Antonio "Tony" Vitela

Antonio "Tony" Vitela

May 31, 2026

Our dear and beloved husband, dad and grandfather, Antonio Vitela (Tony) passed on May 31, 2026 at the age of 85.

He entered the US Marine Corps on June 19, 1959 and discharged with honorable service on June 18, 1965. Specializing as an Assault Amphibious Vehicle Crewmember (MOS 1833), where he operated as an AmTrac Crewman. He faithfully served in the...

Nancy D. Lynch

Nancy D. Lynch

May 31, 2026

Our beloved Nancy Lynch, born October 26, 1924 in New Haven, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. She was the daughter of Hester Brite Vandervere and Donald Ross Dunkle.

She resided in El Paso most of her adult life. Her father was a United States Cavalry Officer. Nancy grew up and went to school in Marfa and El Paso,...

Barbara Ann Spear

Barbara Ann Spear

May 31, 2026

Barbara Ann Spear, 76, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, May 31, 2026. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and will be greatly missed. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Margaret (Steinbach) Brown, and her loving husband, Robert D. Spear. 

She is survived by her children: Derek (Yvonne) Spear, Dustin (Joy) Spear,...

Bibiana Anaya Dominguez

Bibiana Anaya Dominguez

May 31, 2026

Bibiana Anaya Dominguez, 94, entered into eternal rest on May 31, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Bibiana is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Anaya and Anselma Cano. Her beloved husband, Amador Dominguez. Son, Samuel Dominguez. Brothers, Favio Anaya, Erasmo Anaya and Teodoro Anaya. Sisters, Socorro Anaya, Leonor Anaya, Enedina Anaya and Josefina Anaya. Bibiana is survived by his...

Lavonne Griffin

Lavonne Griffin

May 30, 2026

Services are being held Private

Andres Alexis Montanez

Andres Alexis Montanez

May 30, 2026

Andres Alexis Montañez, 19, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Andres was born in El Paso, TX, on November 21st, 2006.

He graduated from Parkland High School, which was one of his biggest accomplishments. Making his parents proud of him, being their only son. Bibi, as he was known to family, was a sweet, kind, caring, and loving person. Bibi’s world...