Obituaries

Lonnie B. Dawkins

Lonnie B. Dawkins

August 30, 2025

Lonnie B. Dawkins passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, in Woodruff, South Carolina,

at the age of 95. Born on November 27, 1929, in Headland, Alabama, Lonnie lived a long, faith-

filled life, and went home to be with the Lord surrounded by love and prayer.

She was the beloved wife of the late CSM (Ret.) Pete Dawkins, Sr., and was preceded...

Ernestina A. Stevens

Ernestina A. Stevens

August 30, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ernestina Stevens

Ernestina Stevens, 90, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, in El Paso, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.

Born December 4, 1934, in Colotlán, Jalisco, Mexico, Ernestina lived her life with deep faith, devotion and love for her family. A devout Catholic, she shared her unwavering belief with her husband, Winfried, and together they built...

Hermelinda Morales

Hermelinda Morales

August 30, 2025

Hermelinda Morales, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed into the hands of Our Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the age of 93. She was a woman of great strength, kindness, and love, whose warmth and nurturing spirit will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Hermelinda was a longtime manufacturing laborer and homemaker....

Pearl Whitcomb

Pearl Whitcomb

August 30, 2025

It is with such an immense sadness to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Pearl Frazer Whitcomb. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wayne Whitcomb; Her son, Sean, Ralph Whitcomb; and her grandson, Austin Wayne Smith. She is survived by her two daughters: Wanda Smith and Suzanne Whitcomb, Son-in-law: Eric Herrera. She has three granddaughters: Ashley...

Barbara E. McCarthy

Barbara E. McCarthy

August 30, 2025

Barbara E. McCarthy, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born on January 6,1938 in Brooklyn, NY. She was a long-time member of St. Luke Catholic Church. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents: William E. and Barbara R. Urquhart, her siblings: Willam Urquhart and Rita Urquhart, her husband: Edwin W. McCarthy. She is...

Sonia Yvette Heredia

Sonia Yvette Heredia

August 30, 2025

Sonia Yvette Heredia, 55,

Sonia Y. Heredia, 55, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

Sonia was born in El Paso, TX, on March 29, 1970. She graduated from Irvin High School, and received a Bachelor's degree in Business at the University of Texas at El Paso.

Sonia is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Gloria Tovar. She leaves behind her...

Leonor Julieta Rankin

Leonor Julieta Rankin

August 29, 2025

Leonor Julieta Rankin, born on April 10, 1935, passed away on August 29, 2025. In her home, which she deemed everyone's home in El Paso, Texas, surrounded by her family. She is remembered fondly and lovingly by her surviving brother and three children, three sons and three daughters. She was a headstrong grandmother who loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in...

Patrick D. Mitchell

Patrick D. Mitchell

August 29, 2025

Patrick D. Mitchell entered eternal rest on Friday, August 29, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. He was a devoted husband, son, brother, and friend, and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his loving parents, Alan and Lyne Mitchell; his wife, Nubia Tarazona; his brothers, Alan Mitchell and Gerren Mitchell; his sisters, Tyra...

Carmen "Nity" Salas Quiñonez

Carmen "Nity" Salas Quiñonez

August 29, 2025

Carmen "Nity" Salas Quiñonez, 83, entered into eternal rest on August 29, 2025 in El Paso, TX. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Samuel David Quiñonez; her parents, Jose Salas and Maria Magdalena Barron. Brothers, Manuel Salas and and Francisco Salas. Sisters, Catalina Salas, Margarita Quiñonez and Lorenza Calderon. Carmen is survived by her loving children, Jose...

Robert Velez

Robert Velez

August 28, 2025

Robert David Velez, known as Bobby, Beto, Bob, and Mr. Bob was born February 11, 1939 in El Paso, Texas and passed to his greater glory on August 28, 2025. He was born to Raquel Loera Velez and Simon O. Velez. He was brother to Joel (d), Norma (d), Graciela (d) and Efraim (d). He attended El Paso public schools,...

Nemecio Romero

Nemecio Romero

August 28, 2025

Nemecio Romero, age 91, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. Nemecio was a wonderful son, brother and husband and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents; Jesus Romero and Micaela Quintana; his siblings; Luis Romero, Adrian Romero, Cruz Romero and Piedad Romero. He is survived by his loving...

Sylvia Ruth (Janger) Wechter

Sylvia Ruth (Janger) Wechter

August 27, 2025

Sylvia Ruth (Janger) Wechter died peacefully in her home on August 27, 2025 in La Jolla, California, surrounded by her children and loved ones. Born in Oklahoma City on September 20, 1935, Sylvia was the daughter of Jeanette Balk Janger and Louis Janger. She grew up in Oklahoma then moved to Los Angeles with her family after high school.

Sylvia attended...

Teodoro Herrera

Teodoro Herrera

August 26, 2025

Teodoro Herrera, 83, Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 5:00 PM and a Scripture Service at 6:00 PM, Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina.

Maria Guadalupe Hernandez

Maria Guadalupe Hernandez

August 26, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Maria G. Corral Hernandez, who departed this life on August 26, 2025, at the age of 70.

Maria was born on December 10, 1954, in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico. She lived a life devoted to faith, family, and hard work. Maria was known for her generosity, her warm heart, and her...

Eddie B. Foster

Eddie B. Foster

August 25, 2025

Eddie B Foster (aka Chick), Sunrised in Columbia, TN, on April 13, 1937 and Sunset in El Paso, Texas on August 25, 2025. He is preceded by his father William Foster and mother Millie Lucille White.

Eddie completed high school in Columbia, TN and attended Tugaloosa Community College in Nashville, TN, where he played basketball and became an avid sportsman.

Eddie married...

Gloria Perez

Gloria Perez

August 25, 2025

Gloria Perez, 92, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 in El Paso, Texas. She was born on June 18, 1933 in El Paso to Candelaria Hernandez and Eulalio Villalva. Survived by her daughters Elsa Perez, Sofia Perez, and Rosanna Perez, sons Francisco Perez and Gerardo Perez, 18 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM...

Gloria Cisneros

Gloria Cisneros

August 24, 2025

Maria Gloria Cisneros 71,

Nuestra amada esposa, madre y hermana falleció el 24 de agosto de 2025. El velatorio se llevará a cabo a las 10:00 a. m. del martes 2 de septiembre de 2025 y el rosario a las 11:30 a. m. en la Funeraria Sunset - Noreste, ubicada en 4631 Hondo Pass Dr, El Paso, TX 79904. La misa...

Arnulfo Torres Hernandez

Arnulfo Torres Hernandez

August 24, 2025

Arnulfo Torres Hernandez was a man deeply loved by his entire family. He was born in 1943 in Nuevo Casas Grandes Chihuahua. He was the second eldest of eight children. At the age of 23 he immigrated to the United States. It was during this time in California that he specialized as an auto mechanic with the Volkswagen Automobile Manufacturer....

Martha Maria Salazar

Martha Maria Salazar

August 24, 2025

Martha Maria Salazar, 68, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Martha was born in El Paso, TX on November 9, 1956. She grew up in the lower valley area and was 1 of 11 siblings. She graduated from Riverside High School in 1975; and would later marry the love of her life, Michael, on August 12, 1977.

Martha was a full-time...

Maria De Jesus Cano

Maria De Jesus Cano

August 23, 2025

Maria Cano 91,

Passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Mrs. Cano is survived by her husband of 70 years, Feliberto. She is also survived by her daughters Patricia (Juan), Maria, (Roberto), Rosa (George), Irma, Juana (Gustavo), Raquel (Rene) and Veronica.After her retirement, Mrs. Cano devoted herself to her family, especially her grandchildren Christina (Cecilia), Patricia, Angelica, Juan, Miriam (Abel), Maria,...