Obituaries

Rosa B. Soto

Rosa B. Soto

June 1, 2026

Rosa B. Soto, 94, Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 20, 2026. Graveside Service will follow at 11:30 AM at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 401 S. Zaragoza.

Antonio "Tony" Vitela

Antonio "Tony" Vitela

May 31, 2026

Our dear and beloved husband, dad and grandfather, Antonio Vitela (Tony) passed on May 31, 2026 at the age of 85.

He entered the US Marine Corps on June 19, 1959 and discharged with honorable service on June 18, 1965. Specializing as an Assault Amphibious Vehicle Crewmember (MOS 1833), where he operated as an AmTrac Crewman. He faithfully served in the...

Nancy D. Lynch

Nancy D. Lynch

May 31, 2026

Our beloved Nancy Lynch, born October 26, 1924 in New Haven, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. She was the daughter of Hester Brite Vandervere and Donald Ross Dunkle.

She resided in El Paso most of her adult life. Her father was a United States Cavalry Officer. Nancy grew up and went to school in Marfa and El Paso,...

Barbara Ann Spear

Barbara Ann Spear

May 31, 2026

Barbara Ann Spear, 76, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, May 31, 2026. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and will be greatly missed. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Margaret (Steinbach) Brown, and her loving husband, Robert D. Spear. 

She is survived by her children: Derek (Yvonne) Spear, Dustin (Joy) Spear,...

Bibiana Anaya Dominguez

Bibiana Anaya Dominguez

May 31, 2026

Bibiana Anaya Dominguez, 94, entered into eternal rest on May 31, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Bibiana is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Anaya and Anselma Cano. Her beloved husband, Amador Dominguez. Son, Samuel Dominguez. Brothers, Favio Anaya, Erasmo Anaya and Teodoro Anaya. Sisters, Socorro Anaya, Leonor Anaya, Enedina Anaya and Josefina Anaya. Bibiana is survived by his...

Lavonne Griffin

Lavonne Griffin

May 30, 2026

Services are being held Private

Andres Alexis Montanez

Andres Alexis Montanez

May 30, 2026

Andres Alexis Montañez, 19, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Andres was born in El Paso, TX, on November 21st, 2006.

He graduated from Parkland High School, which was one of his biggest accomplishments. Making his parents proud of him, being their only son. Bibi, as he was known to family, was a sweet, kind, caring, and loving person. Bibi’s world...

Robert "Bob" Francis Breton

Robert "Bob" Francis Breton

May 30, 2026

A Visitation will be held from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Followed by a committal service at 11:00 am at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Armando Alejo

Armando Alejo

May 30, 2026

Armando Alejo, 78, entered into eternal rest on May 30, 2026 in El Paso, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Ernestina Alejo. Brothers, Rodolfo Alejo, Ernesto Alejo and Ramon Alejo. Sister, Christina Alejo. Armando is survived by his loving daughters, Victoria B. Alejo and Viviana Alejo. His brothers, Arturo Alejo and Jose Alejo. Sisters, Cruz...

Frederic Francis Deeke Jr.

Frederic Francis Deeke Jr.

May 29, 2026

Frederic Deeke Jr passed away peacefully at the Texas State Veterans Home on May 29, 2026.

He proudly served n the Navy for 23 years. During his time in Spain, he met and married the love of his life Dora in 1974.

Fred was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years. He is survived by his sister, Jeanne Savard...

Robert W. Simmerman

Robert W. Simmerman

May 29, 2026

Robert W. Simmerman, age 69, passed away on May 29, 2026, in El Paso, Texas surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, William. He is survived by his loving wife, Anita; his mother, Ruth; his son, Anthony and daughter-in-law Angie; his daughter Pamela and daughter-in-law Gabby. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Alex and...

Anthony Garcia Ponce

Anthony Garcia Ponce

May 29, 2026

Anthony Garcia Ponce, 81, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 29, 2026. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and will be greatly missed. He was a dedicated pharmacist for over 30 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Anthony Ponce de Leon, his son Luis Ponce de Leon, and his siblings, Michael, John, Margaret Ponce...

Abeba Bockrzion Warren

Abeba Bockrzion Warren

May 29, 2026

Abeba Bockrzion Warren age 81, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 29, 2026. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend. Abeba will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents: Bockrzion Mahutzun and Zufun Araya. Abeba is survived by her husband of 49 years: Kenneth D. Warren, her children: Hirgu Warren and...

Margarita R Mendoza

Margarita R Mendoza

May 29, 2026

Margarita R. Mendoza, 61, entered into eternal rest on May 29, 2026 in El Paso, TX 79907. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesus Rodriguez and Carmen Arzola; her beloved husband, Fidel Mendoza, brothers, Jesus Rodriguez Jr., Jose Antonio Rodriguez, Ruben Rodriguez and Ricardo Rodriguez. Margarita is survived by her loving daughter, Matilda Marguerite Mendoza. Brother, Javier Rodriguez;...

Octavio Solis

Octavio Solis

May 28, 2026

Octavio Solis, age 89, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 28, 2026 in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and will be dearly missed. Octavio is preceded in death by his parents: Jose and Rosa Solis as well as his son: Ernesto Solis. He is survived by his wife: Socorro H. Solis,...

Cesar Manuel Madero

Cesar Manuel Madero

May 28, 2026

Cesar Manuel Madero, 42, entered into eternal rest on May 28,2026 in El Paso,Texas. Cesar is survived  by his loving parents, Francisco Madero and Maria Madero. His loving children, sons Cesar Madero Jr., Angel Gael Galvan. Daughters, Yazeneth Madero, Yareli Madero and Alondra Madero. Sisters,Erica Hernandez and Estefania Madero.Cesar will always live in the heart of those who loved him....

Efren Peña

Efren Peña

May 28, 2026

A Visitation will be held from 4:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday, June 1, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home- East, 750 N. Carolina. 

A Scripture Service will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Sunset Funeral Home- East. Followed by a Committal Service at memory gardens, 4900 McNutt Rd.

Patricia Bock

Patricia Bock

May 28, 2026

Patricia Anne Bock

November 11, 1940 – May 28, 2026

Patricia Anne Bock, age 85, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in El Paso, Texas. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, Buscia (grandmother), and Pra-Buscia (great-grandmother), and will be dearly missed. Proud of her Polish heritage, she frequently told her own children’s stories of growing up in...

Marco A. Lopez

Marco A. Lopez

May 27, 2026

Marco Lopez died peacefully on May 27, 2026, surrounded by family at his bedside. He was a blessing to those who loved him for 63 years.

Marco was born on June 23, 1963, in Los Angeles to Luis and Alicia Lopez.

Marco marched to the beat of a different drummer. He lived life with gusto and always on his own terms. He...