Obituaries
Julian Minjarez
August 25, 2023
Julian Minjarez, 88, Funeral Mass 1:00 PM, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish,5750 Doniphan Dr, El Paso, TX 79932. Graveside Service will follow at 2:30 PM at Ft Bliss National Cemetery.
Sherree Jane Ann Bowers
August 25, 2023
Sherree Jane Ann Bowers, 65, Visitation will be at 9:30 AM with Funeral Service at 12:00 PM, on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive. Committal Service to follow at 1:00pm at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 4848 Alps.
Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Please visit her online memorial at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.
Dawn Ann Rainer
August 25, 2023
Dawn Ann Rainer, 51, entered into eternal rest on August 25, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. Dawn is survived by her loving Son, Devonne Dontae Rainer; daughter, Ianna Rainer. Parents, Marvin and Pat Rainer. Sister, DeDra Rainer. Dawn was very loved and will be dearly missed.
A Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Saturday,...
Virginia Lopez "Kina"
August 25, 2023
Virginia Lopez, 85, entered into eternal rest on August 25, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Florencio Lopez and Magdalena Mendez. Her Brothers, Martin Lopez and Ton Lopez. Virginia is survived by her loving Daughter, Cynthia Vasquez; her God children, Emmanuel Aguilar, Judy Rodriguez, Eloy Aguilar and Rudy Aguilar. Grandchildren, Everlyn Vasquez, Albert...
Socorro Do Porto
August 25, 2023
Socorro Do Porto, 76, Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with a Rosary at 6:00pm on Wednesday, August 30,2023 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive. Funeral Service will begin at 9:30am on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service to follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast....
Antonio Ramirez
August 25, 2023
Antonio Ramirez, 74, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina. Scripture Service will be held at 9:30 AM, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East. Interment will follow at 11:00 AM at Evergreen East Cemetery, 12400...
Rita Maranto Rodriguez
August 25, 2023
Rita Maranto Rodriguez, 92, was called home to be with her heavenly father on Friday, August 25. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Italian immigrants, who raised her, there, until her parents, Galliano and Faustina Montesi Martina relocated to El Paso when she was 17.
She worked several retail jobs at the Popular, Shanes, and Zales Jewelry...
Juanita Edgar
August 24, 2023
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Juanita Edgar. She was born in Beaumont, Texas, and entered the Lord's hands on August 24, 2023, at the age of 81. She passed away peacefully and comfortably at home on her oldest son's birthday (James). She was a beautiful daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother. Juanita is preceded in...
Felix H. Garcia
August 24, 2023
Felix H. Garcia, 90, entered into eternal rest on August 24, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Christina A. Garcia. Parents, Felix Garcia and Francisca Holguin. Brothers, Jesus Garcia and Antonio Garcia. Sisters, Felicitas Garcia, Maria Bosques and Consuelo Garcia. Felix is survived by his loving sons, Felix Garcia Jr., Manuel Garcia,...
Steve Bryan Compton
August 23, 2023
Steve Bryan Compton, 59, Committal Service will take place at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 13, 2023 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson.
Daniel Rodriguez
August 23, 2023
Daniel Rodriguez, 52, entered into eternal rest on August 23, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Blas Rodriguez and brother, Alfredo Salazar. Daniel is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Rodriguez; daughters, Isabel and Valerie Rodriguez; His mother, Guadalupe Rodriguez. Daniel was very loved and will be dearly missed.
A Visitation will be...
Roberto Marcelino Sanchez
August 23, 2023
Roberto Marcelino Sanchez, 83, entered into eternal rest on August 23, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe Sanchez and Amelia Rodriguez; daughter Christina Sanchez. Robert is survived by his beloved wife Blanca Sanchez; sons, Robert Sanchez Jr., Harvey Sanchez, Eduardo Sanchez; daughters, Sonia Sanchez, Linda Diaz; brothers, Ramon Sanchez, Anastacio Sanchez, Guadalupe...
Helen T. Rueda
August 23, 2023
Helen T. Rueda, 98, Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM with a Rosary at 11:45 AM, Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina.
Maria Erives
August 23, 2023
Maria Erives, 89, entered into eternal rest on August 23, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Valentin Contreras and Pilar Aguilera; son Alfredo Erives. Brothers, Inez Contreras, Manuel Contreras, Federico Contreras, Adam Contreras and Victor Contreras. Sister, Delfina Almanza. Maria is survived by her beloved husband Loisel Erives; sons, Abel Erives, David Erives,...
Sgt. Dwain Leon Johnson, Sr.
August 23, 2023
Dwain Leon Johnson was born in Lindsborg, Kansas on Oct. 15, 1942. He grew up in Lakeport Northern California where he graduated from Clear Lake Union High School in 1960. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served 7 years as an Engine Man on the Destroyer USS. Nicholas. In 1975, He graduated from the University...
Rafael Adame
August 22, 2023
Rafael "Ralph" Adame
Rafael (Ralph) Adame, age 76, joined the ranks of guardian angels on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in El Paso, Texas. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle and his loss is felt deeply by both his family and our community. In the words of his granddaughter, Rafael was the laugh of the family,...
Cryssanti Elaine Nwihim
August 22, 2023
Cryssanti Elaine Nwihim, 20, entered into eternal rest on August 22, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. She is survived by h loving parents, Christopher Emeka Nwihim and Cynthia Ann Martinez. Cryssanti was very loved and will be dearly missed.
A Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Funeral Service starting at 6:00 PM on...
Sixto Olivas Hernandez
August 22, 2023
Sixto Olivas Hernandez, 60, entered into eternal rest on August 22, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Sixto Olivas; brothers, Osvaldo and Oscar Olivas. Sixto is survived by his loving wife, Magdalena Olivas; sons, Sixto Olivas (Monica) and Abraham Olivas (Ashley). Daughter, Jacquelyne Tweed (Geoff). His Mother, Josefina Hernandez. Brother, Jose Luis Olivas...
John Roland Windell
August 20, 2023
John R. Windell, age 68, departed the world in Sunday, August 20, 2023. John was the older of his twin brother. John was born in Ft. Benning, Georgia on July 23, 1955 completing his parents’ family with 6 children. John’s first days of life were a struggle but he always enjoyed life to the fullest. John loved to make others...
Marion Lawrence Ellzey Jr.
August 19, 2023
Marion Lawrence Ellzey, Jr. died in El Paso on August 19, 2023. He was 84 years old. Lawrence was born in Shattuck, Oklahoma on April 13, 1939, to Mary Frances Scogin and Marion Lawrence Ellzey. He was preceded in death by Marion Lawrence Ellzey, Mary Frances Ellzey, and his brother, Thomas Scogin Ellzey (Wipada). He is survived by his...


