Obituaries
Margaret T. Hall
April 19, 2025
Our beloved Margaret, also known as “Nina”, took her final bow on April 19, 2025, at the age of 85 and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 19, 2025. A cherished wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and treasured aunt, Margaret’s life was a tapestry woven with love and connection. Margaret now joins in peace her parents Eduardo and...
Barbara Jo Becker
April 18, 2025
Barbara Jo Becker (Allsup), 89, of El Paso, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025. Born on March 14, 1936, in McAlister, Oklahoma, to Opie Reed and Thelma Jo Allsup, Barbara lived a life marked by dedication, music, and love for her family and students.
Barbara grew up in McAlister alongside her brother, Jerry Reed Allsup. She pursued her...
Santiago Alvarado
April 18, 2025
In Loving Memory of Santiago “Jimmy” Alvarado
July 04, 1940 – April 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Santiago “Jimmy” Alvarado, who departed this life peacefully on April 18, 2025, at the age of 84. He passed peacefully in his final moments.
Born in Fort Davis, Texas on July 4, 1940, Jimmy was a devoted husband,...
Hermelindo Flores
April 18, 2025
Hermelindo Flores, 90, entered into eternal rest on April 18, 2025 in El Paso, TX. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Aurora Luevano Flores. Parents, Juan and Jacoba Flores. Along with several brothers and sisters. Hermelindo is survived by his loving children, Joel Flores, Abel Flores and Ismael Flores. Jovita Flores Luevano, Maria Nancy Astorga, Miriam Flores,...
Destiny V. Morales
April 17, 2025
Destiny made her grand entrance into the world on May 10, 2006, and from the very beginning, she was a force of nature. She was daring, adventurous, loud, and unapologetically herself. It's hard to explain such a vibrant soul in words, but if we had to choose six, they’d be: goofy, outgoing, crazy, loud, adventurous, and daring. She lived every...
Manuela V. Ortega
April 17, 2025
Manuela V. Ortega, age 90, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 17, 2025. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and will be dearly missed. Manuela is preceded in death by her parents: Juan Valenzuela and Maria De Jesus Reyes, her husband: Jose Ortega, and her son: Raul Ortega. She is survived by her children:...
Bertha Lee Starling
April 16, 2025
A viewing will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00pm on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive., El Paso, TX 79904 Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Shirley Carr Washington
April 16, 2025
Shirley Carr Washington was a living legend. Born October 18, 1947, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, she was the second of three daughters to District Elder Clayton and Mother Carmi Pettiford Carr. In 1956, the family moved to El Paso, Texas, where her father founded Bethlehem Temple, Inc. Shirley began elementary school that same year and later graduated from Bel Air...
Maria Luisa Hawkins
April 14, 2025
Maria Luisa Hawkins
June 26, 1937-April 14, 2025
Maria Luisa Hawkins, 87, passed away on April 14, 2025 at her home in El Paso, TX.
Maria “Luisa” Hawkins was born on June 26, 1937 in Padova, Italy to Domenico and Lina Simonato. In 1962, 1st Sgt. Joe A. Hawkins had the good fortune of being introduced to Luisa through mutual friends; they were...
LTC Richard Benito (Ret)
April 13, 2025
On April 13, 2025, Richard Benito passed on to be with the Lord. Services to honor Richard’s life will be held on Thursday, April 24th, at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
On December 15, 1929, in the Lower East Side of New York City, Richard was born to Frank and Jesuita Benito. He was the oldest son; his two brothers Carlos (Rocky)...
Cresencio Chavez
April 13, 2025
Cresencio Chavez, 98, entered into eternal rest on April 13, 2025 in El Paso, TX. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lilia Chavez Salgado. Sons, Martin Chavez and Cresencio Chavez Jr. Parents, Francisco Chavez and Manuela Acosta; along with 15 brothers and sisters. Cresencio is survived by his loving children, Francisco Chavez, Guillermo Chavez, Jesus Chavez, Lorenza...
Raquel C. De La Cruz
April 12, 2025
We are mournful to announce the passing of Raquel C. De La Cruz, 87, on Saturday, April 12, 2025. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and mother-in-law. A brave soul who graced our lives with compassion and always put her family’s needs first. She attended Bowie High School and worked at UTEP for many years. She loved to...
Loisel Erives
April 12, 2025
Loisel Erives, 87, entered into eternal rest on April 12, 2025 in El Paso, TX. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maria Erives, son, Alfredo Erives. Parents, David Erives and Genoveva Erives. Loisel is survived by his loving children, Abel Erives, David Erives, Loisel Erives Jr., Daniel Erives and Valentin Erives, Maria Angelica Erives, Micaela Erives and...
Socorro B. Gonzalez
April 12, 2025
Socorro B. Gonzalez, age 93, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 12, 2025. She was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother and grandmother; and will be greatly missed. Socorro is preceded in death by her parents; Jose Barron and Trinidad Hernandez; and her loving husband; Fernando Santos Gonzalez. She is survived by her dearest children; Soledad Gonzalez and Jose Gonzalez;...
Debbie Ann Armendariz
April 12, 2025
Thank you, Lord, for blessing our family with Debbie. By your Divine Design, you formed her in the womb with the extra love chromosome that distinguished her as Down Syndrome.
It was evident that Debbie’s purpose in life was to teach us humility, joy, and laughter, and through that, we learned how to genuinely love back with the mind and heart...
Francisco Daniel Velez
April 11, 2025
Francisco Daniel Velez, 64, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM and a Scripture Service at 7:00 PM, Friday, April 25, 2025 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr.
Blanca Estela Soto
April 10, 2025
Blanca Estela Soto, age 74, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 10, 2025. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife and mother; and will be greatly missed. Blanca is preceded in death by her parents; James Whitaker and Noema Trevino; and her son; Maxie Soto Jr. She is survived by her loving husband; Maximo Soto; her dearest daughter; Monica...
Dolores O. Phillips
April 9, 2025
Dolores Olga Phillips, 84, of El Paso, Texas and formerly of Champion, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025. She was born in Warren Ohio, to William and Genevieve MinYoung.
Dolores was a 1959 graduate of Champion High School and studied at Kent State University. In September 1962 Dolores married Allen Phillips. Al recently passed away in December 2024.
Dolores was a...
Raquel Blanco
April 9, 2025
Raquel B. Blanco, 79, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 09, 2025. She was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She had a heart full of warmth and a spirit defined by grace, strength, and kindness. To know her was to be welcomed with open arms and unwavering love. Raquel is preceded in death...
Martin Cedillo
April 8, 2025
Martin Cedillo., age 58, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 08, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful son, brother, and husband and will be greatly missed. Martin is preceded in death by his father; Rosendo Cedillo; and his siblings; Rosendo Cedillo Jr. and Maria de Lourdes Cedillo-Corella. He is survived by his loving mother; Maria Teresa...
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