Obituaries

Maria De La Luz Salazar

Maria De La Luz Salazar

July 9, 2023

Maria De La Luz Salazar, 97, Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 AM, Friday, July 28, 2023 at Our Lady of SOrrows Catholic Church, 7712 Rosedale. Interment will follow at 11:00...

William Norman Bridler Jr.

William Norman Bridler Jr.

July 8, 2023

 

William (Bill) Norman Bridler Jr., age 66, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 08, 2023, in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Bill is preceded in death by his loving parents; William Norman Bridler and Barbara Brown; and his brother; Greg Bridler. He is survived by...

Diane Harris Cline

Diane Harris Cline

July 8, 2023

On Saturday, July 8, 2023, Diane Harris Cline of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of Eric Harris Cline. Loving daughter of Robert and Sandra Robbins Harris. Devoted mother of Hannah (Jonathan Davis) and Joshua Harris Cline. Dear sister of Elaine (Steve Rotzinger) and Janet Harris. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Temple Mt....

Alejandra Benitez

Alejandra Benitez

July 8, 2023

 

Alejandra Sofia Marie Benitez, 8, falleció el viernes, 8 de julio de 2023. Alejandra Sofia es un angelito que Dios mando a la tierra para que le ayudara a cargar con el la cruz y ella acepto tocando asi los corazones de todos los que la conocimos. Alejandra esta precedido en la muerte de sus queridos abuelos; Guillermo Benitez...

Hershel Vaughn Franklin

Hershel Vaughn Franklin

July 8, 2023

Born August 1941 in Tulia, Texas, son of Bill and Laura Franklin, he joined the Navy when he was 18. After his term of service, he went to work with General Motors in El Paso. He later transferred to Los Angeles and then Portland, Oregon. He spent his last years with Texas Veteran’s Home in El Paso. He is survived...

Lorenzo Rodarte Sanchez

Lorenzo Rodarte Sanchez

July 7, 2023

Lorenzo Rodarte Sanchez, 73, falleció el viernes, 7 de julio de 2023. Lorenzo esta precedido en la muerte de sus queridos padres; Pedro Rodarte y Maria Sanchez. Le sobreviven su hermosa esposa; Cleotilde De la Torre Rodarte; y sus hermanos; Rafaela Rodarte Sanchez, Octavio Rodarte, Raquel Rodarte y Lino Rodarte. Y muchos familiares y amigos para apreciar y honrar su...

Sue Ellen Carrigan

Sue Ellen Carrigan

July 7, 2023

 

Sue Ellen Chapman Carrigan, 80, passed away peacefully with her daughter at her bedside on Friday, July 7, 2023.

Sue was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on December 1, 1942.  She graduated from Austin High School and then went on to receive her degree in Music with a minor in Education from Texas Western College now known as UTEP. ...

Kazuko Jeffries

Kazuko Jeffries

July 6, 2023

 

Our beloved mother, Kazuko “Peggy” Jeffries, 92, of El Paso, TX,  passed away peacefully on July 6, 2023, after a brief illness.

Kazuko was born in Yamaguchi Prefecture, City of Hofu, Japan to parents Chiyo Wajima, and Gu Ichi Wajima, on October 25, 1930. She married Harold Ray Jeffries on January 13, 1959.

After moving to El Paso in...

Melissa De La Rosa

Melissa De La Rosa

July 6, 2023

Melissa De La Rosa, 43, Celebration of Life will take place from 5:00 - 8:00 PM with Prayer Service at 6:00 PM on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass.

Ema Moriel Holguin

Ema Moriel Holguin

July 6, 2023

Ema Moriel Holguin, age 85, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 06, 2023. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother and will be greatly missed. Ema is preceded in death by her parents; Gabriel Moriel and Maria De Los Angeles Bolivar, as well as her devoted husband; Carlos Humberto Holguin who entered into eternal rest on July...

Consuelo Chavez

Consuelo Chavez

July 6, 2023

Consuelo Chavez, 51, entered into eternal rest on July 6, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. Consuelo is survided by her loving parents Eusebio Anaya and Estela Martinez; her sons, Jorge Luis Chavez and Michael Anthony Chavez; her daughter, Jessica Chavez; her brothers, Rogelio Anaya and Eddie Anaya; her sister Hilda Barrera. Consuelo was very loved and will be dearly missed....

Mary Louise Watkins

Mary Louise Watkins

July 6, 2023

Mary Louise Watkins passed into the arms of her Savior on July 6th, 2023, at her home in El Paso, Texas.  She was born on March 18th, 1926, in Panhandle, TX to Olbert L.  and Ina M. Smith.

She left Texas to attend Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas where she met the love of her life, Joseph W. Watkins, Jr....

Vaovai Sope

Vaovai Sope

July 6, 2023

Vaovai Sope, 58, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina.

Jose Manuel Saenz Jr.

Jose Manuel Saenz Jr.

July 5, 2023

Jose Manuel Saenz Jr., 25, entered into eternal rest on July 5, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. Jose is survived by his loving Mother, Claudia Portillo and Father, Jose Manuel Saenz. His Sisters, Elizabeth Saenz, Nayeli Saenz and Emily Saenz. Grandparents, Silvia Portillo, Flavio Portillo, Amelia Saenz and Jose Saenz. Jose was very loved and will be dearly missed.

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Alberto Silvas

Alberto Silvas

July 4, 2023

 

Alberto Silvas, 63, entered into eternal rest on July 4, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. He is preceded in death by his mother, Faustina Silvas; his son, Eric Silva; and his sister, Diana Alejo. Alberto is survived by his loving wife, Maria Magdalena Silvas; his sons, Dan Silvas, Edward Silvas, Alberto Silvas Jr. and Andrew Silvas; his father, Antonio...

Sandra Bañales Huff

Sandra Bañales Huff

July 4, 2023

On July 4th, 2023 at 11:36pm, I lost the Love of my Life my Dearest Sweetest Loving Sandra to Ovarian Cancer. I held her in my arms as she took her last breath and passed away at the hospital in El Paso, Texas. Sandra had battled Cancer for over 3 1/2 years with multiple hospital stays, emergency room visits and...

Martha V. Limas

Martha V. Limas

July 3, 2023

Our Mother; Martha V. Limas, 90, entered into eternal rest on July 3rd, 2023. She was a Graduate from Jefferson High School as well as a proud band member.

Mom was a beautiful lady that always carried herself well. She was a pillar of strength, always ready to help any one in need. She was courageous, wise, and loving,...

Richard Dale Hughes

Richard Dale Hughes

July 3, 2023

Richard Dale Hughes, age 84, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 03, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. Dick was born June 8, 1939, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and later moved to El Paso as a young child. Dick graduated from Austin High School and Texas Western College (UTEP) with a degree in business.  After several years in insurance and...

Marina Gonzalez

Marina Gonzalez

July 3, 2023

 

Marina Gonzalez, a beloved mother and cherished by her family, closed her beautiful eyes to sleep and woke up in heaven on July 3, 2023. She was born on November 4, 1937, in El Paso, a city that she would always call home.Marina was known by all for her unwavering love and devotion to her children. She led with...

Jeffrey Ellsworth

Jeffrey Ellsworth

July 3, 2023

Jeffrey Ellsworth, age 49, passed away on Monday, July 03, 2023, in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful son, brother and friend and will be greatly missed. Jeffrey is preceded in death by his loving parents; Arnold Edward Ellsworth and Mary Belle Ricker. He is survived by his siblings; Julie Shook, Amy Lindsley and Andrew Ellsworth. He is also...