Obituaries
Berthold Walter Smith
July 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Berthold "Bert" Walter Smith
Berthold "Bert" Walter Smith, age 70, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He will be dearly missed.
Bert was a fighter. He fought until the very end with tremendous courage and strength. Even during...
Corine Sanchez
July 30, 2026
Corine Sanchez, 66, passed away on Thursday July 30, 2026.
Corine was born in El Paso, Texas on May 10, 1960. She graduated from Bel Air High School in 1978, she was also a member of the marching pipe band. After attending El Paso Community College, Corine obtained an associate’s degree in child development.
She worked for 14 years with Region 19...
Maria Del Pilar Rodriguez Mendoza
July 30, 2026
Maria Del Pilar Rodriguez Mendoza, 93, entered into eternal rest on July 30, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Maria Del Pilar is preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Mendoza Sr., parents, Epifanio Rodriguez and Francisca Najera. Her daughter, Bertha Alicia Simental; brothers, Eduardo Najera, Ramon Najera and Mauro Rodriguez. Sisters, Martha Luisa Rodriguez, Adelina Rodriguez, Gabriela Romero and Bertha...
Judith Katherine Bingham
July 29, 2026
Judith Katherine (Gause) Bingham
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, Judith Katherine (Gause) Bingham passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 29, 2026.
Judy was born to John Kenneth and Mildred (Hough) Gause on November 11, 1943, in La Junta, Colorado.
Judy grew up on the family farm in Rocky Ford, Colorado, where her family raised melons and alfalfa....
John Keith Rumbaugh
July 28, 2026
John Keith Rumbaugh, 66, passed away on July 28, 2026. While his passing came far too soon, those who knew and loved him will remember a man whose greatest joy was his family and whose life was marked by service, loyalty, and a love of the outdoors.John was born on March 29, 1960, in Levelland, Texas, to Kenneth Wayne Rumbaugh...
Nicolas Rios Fevinger
July 27, 2026
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, August 06, 2026 with a prayer service at 6:00 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East, 750 N Carolina Dr. El Paso Texas, 79915.
Chapel service will be held at 9:30 am, Friday, August 07, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Followed by a Graveside at 10:30 am at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 401 S...
Jose Luis Contreras Jr.
July 27, 2026
Jose Luis Contreras Jr., 54, entered into eternal rest on July 27, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Jose Luis is preceded in death by his father, Jose Luis Contreras. He is survived by his mother, Luz Maria Sosa. Daughters, Myranda Contreras and Sarah Contreras. Brother, Joel Contreras and sister, Luz Maria Velchez. Jose Luis was very loved and will always...
Armando Muro
July 27, 2026
Armando Muro, 88, entered into eternal rest on July 27, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Armando is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gavina Muro, sister, Josefina Muro. Armando is survived by his loving sons, Enrique Gonzalez , Armando Muro Jr. Daughters, Isabel Fortiz, Yolanda Carrasco, Maria Vasquez, Rosa Ortiz, Elizabeth Rosales. Sister, Juana Muro Navarro. Grandchildren, Michael Alexander...
Scarbro Nations
July 27, 2026
Scarbro Nations, of El Paso, Texas, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by the love of his family.
Scarbro was born on January 5, 1936, in Copiah County, Mississippi, to Willie Sylvester Nations (April 17, 1898 - August 1969) and Lena Sarah Ashley Nations (January 11, 1900 - January 1981).
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers,...
Rosa Velia Alatorre "Chema"
July 26, 2026
Rosa Velia Alatorre, “Chema”, 52, falleció el domingo, 26 de julio de 2026. Era una esposa, hija, hermana, madre y abuela maravillosa y la extrañaremos mucho. A Rosa le precedieron en la muerte su padre: Placido Alatorre, su esposo: Martin Robles Villagrana, y su hermano: Cesar Alatorre. Le sobreviven su madre: Rosa Acosta, sus queridos hijos: Monica Robles (Diego), Margarita...
William "Bill" Walter Adams
July 26, 2026
William W. Adams, 74, of El Paso, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, at 5:40 a.m.
Born on January 17, 1952, in Cohasset, Minnesota, William spent his childhood in the close-knit community that helped shape his lifelong values of service, hard work, and dedication to others.
William proudly served his country in the United States Army, attaining the rank of...
Maria Teresa Molina
July 26, 2026
Maria Teresa Molina, 68, entered into eternal rest on July 26, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Maria is preceded in death by her mother, Felicitas Valdez. Daughter, Monica Velarde, Maria is survived by her beloved father, Jose Paz Molina; husband, Armando Velarde; son, Edgar Velarde; daughters, Erika Velarde, Jazmin Velarde and Marlene Velarde. Brother, Agustin Molina; sisters, Armida Molina, Margarita...
Hendrik Stevens
July 25, 2026
Hendrik Jacques Charles Stevens... left with THE LORD on July 25, 2026 in El Paso, Tx.
Born in UTRECHT, HOLLAND, on January 5, 1941, he spent his childhood and part of his adolescence in his country of origin... Later he emigrated with his family to the USA at the age of approximately 18 with his parents Jacobus and Carolina as well...
Angel Octavio Ronquillo
July 25, 2026
Angel Octavio Ronquillo 92,
A devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Angel passed away peacefully at the age of 92, just days shy of his 93rd birthday.
Angel shared a lifetime of love and devotion to La Virgencita De Guadalupe and his beloved wife, Bertha Ronquillo. Angel is survived by 7 of his 8 children, He was also a proud...
Matilde Chavez Vega
July 24, 2026
No nation was ever so rich as to have had the Greatest Generation that united this Country.
Today, July 24, 2026, we lost a part of that generation. Matilde Chavez Vega, 99 years old, was a proud member of the Greatest Generation whose life reflected faith, family, service, and devotion to his Country.
Matilde Chavez Vega was born March 28, 1927, in...
Maria Lidia Montanez
July 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Maria Lidia Montañez (Sarmiento)
Maria Lidia Montañez, née Sarmiento, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on June 28, 1942, in Durango, Mexico. For more than 50 years, El Paso, Texas, was her cherished home before she spent the final five years of her life in the Dallas–Fort Worth...
Juan Manuel Luera
July 23, 2026
Juan Manuel Luera, 80, entered into eternal rest on July 23, 2026 in El Paso, TX. He was a loving father, son and brother. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan Luera and Raquel Luera. Brothers, Gabriel Luera and Adan Luera. Juan is survived by his loving daughters, Karina Guillen and Yvette Luera. Brothers, Samuel Luera, Alfredo Luera...
Estela Escobar
July 23, 2026
Estela Escobar entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
A lifelong resident of El Paso, Estela was a devoted educator who taught Math, Art, and English as a Second Language. She also shared her talents as an entrepreneur and owner of Stela’s Café in California, and as owner of Early Childhood Education and Development Centers: Castillo de Niño’s and Jack-N-Jill...
Delia C. Dorado
July 23, 2026
Delia Dorado, born on September 30, 1941, entered into eternal rest on July 23. 2026. in El Paso, TX, surrounded by her loving family
She is survived by her devoted husband. Gilberto Dorado; daughters Sylvia Dorado, Leticia Rowland (Byron), and Lisa Dorado; sons Martin Dorado (Martha) and Gilberto Dorado Jr. (Marco): and her brothers Eduardo Cordero (Nena) and Guillermo Cordero (Marv)....
Paulina Blanco
July 22, 2026
Paulina Blanco entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. She is forever remembered by her adoring parents: Ricardo and Yasmeen Blanco, as well as her dearest siblings: Ricardo Santiago Blanco and Dorothy Lou Blanco. She is also survived by many extended family and friends to cherish and honor her memory.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am on Wednesday,...


