Obituaries

Saul Grajeda Proa

Saul Grajeda Proa

January 16, 2022

Saul Grajeda Proa, 93, entered into eternal rest on January 16, 2022 in El Paso, Texas in El Paso, Texas. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Betania Diaz Grajeda; parents, Nicolas Grajeda and Maria Proa; brothers, Salvador, Carlos, Ismael and Manuel Grajeda; sisters, Consuelo Huerta, Beatriz Ruiz and Petra Rios. Saul is survived by his sons; Saul...

Karen Joan Waits

Karen Joan Waits

January 15, 2022

Karen Joan Waits, 80, Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Karen Joan Waits please visit our Sympathy Store.

Esteban Benavides, Jr.

Esteban Benavides, Jr.

January 15, 2022

Esteban Silvas Benavides Jr., 55 , entered into eternal rest on January 15, 2022 in Tuscon, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his loving Parents; Esteban and Carmen Benavides, Brother; Ramon Silvas, and Sister; Delia. Esteban is survived by his loving Wife; Monica J Benavides; Niece Mellisa Maldonado, Children; Esteban Benavides lll, Lexis Bendavides, Sonora Benavides, Sisters; Lorie Silvas,...

Edna Irene Christmas

Edna Irene Christmas

January 15, 2022

Edna Irene Christmas, 80, of Lawton, OK passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was born in Alamogordo, NM to Jess & Edna Oleta (Brunson) Mitchell on December 18, 1941. The family moved to El Paso, TX when she was seven years old and she remained a resident there until November 2017 when she moved to Lawton, OK to...

Ricardo Mateo Hernandez

Ricardo Mateo Hernandez

January 15, 2022

Ricardo Mateo Hernandez, 60, entered into eternal rest on January 15th, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. Ricardo was a long time heavy machinery operator and roofer who loved to work. His passions included spending time with his beloved family and friends, traveling and flying his many drones. His love for flying drones began at the age of 26 and he...

Margaret "Maggie" Tanner

Margaret "Maggie" Tanner

January 14, 2022

Margret “Maggie” Green Tanner passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. Margret was born in Frankfurt, Germany to Arthur and Helene Feichtmeir. She grew up in war-torn Germany and in the aftermath of World War II. After marrying Stanley B. Green, a U.S. Soldier, she came to America in 1960 and became a naturalized citizen...

Leopoldo R. Tollens

Leopoldo R. Tollens

January 14, 2022

Leopoldo R. Tollens, 91, of El Paso, Texas passed away peacefully on January 14, 2022. Leopoldo was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico to Zoilo Rodriguez and Eva Tollens. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Tollens. As well was his daughter Eva (Bill), Sons Matthew (Maria), and Peter. His Grandchildren include William Jr. (Amy), Deziree, Ashley, Aliyah (Andrew), Tony,...

JESUS RODRIGUEZ

JESUS RODRIGUEZ

January 14, 2022

Jesus Rodriguez, 80, entered into eternal rest on January 14, 2022 in Port Arthur, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife; Francisca Rodriguez, parents; Jesus and Isabel Rodriguez, son; Eloy Rodriguez, brother; Ruben Hernandez. Jesus Rodriguez is survived by his loving daughters; Aida Rodriguez and Norma Gomez, brother; Francisco Hernandez. Also leaving behind six grandchildren and 14 great...

Edward Ortegon

Edward Ortegon

January 13, 2022

Edward Ortegon passed away on the 13th of January 2022. Just 12 days after his 76th birthday. He was born and raised in El Paso where he lived his entire life. He lived and grew up in downtown El Paso on Leon St in the house that is now known as the Pancho Villa Stash House. He attended and graduated...

Jesus Gerardo Garcia

Jesus Gerardo Garcia

January 12, 2022

Jesus Gerardo Garcia, 69, Visitation 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass 10:00 AM, Friday, January 21, 2022 at Little Flower Catholic Church, 171 Polo Inn. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the...

Deborah Sue McDonald

Deborah Sue McDonald

January 12, 2022

Debbie McDonald was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky to Charlotte and Glen Nayle. As the oldest of 5 siblings, she was the leader of the pack. Many of their earliest adventures started with her. She grew up in El Paso where she met and married the love of her life, Michael McDonald. Mike and Debbie lived in Germany during Mike’s...

Jesus Romero

Jesus Romero

January 12, 2022

Mr. Jesus Romero, also known as (Tuti, Chuy, but best known by his family as Grampis), passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Mr. Romero, a lifetime resident, was born in El Paso, TX on August 16, 1932. He was the last living child, of 16 siblings, of Tiburcio and Gregoria Romero. Jesus leaves behind his loving wife Luz and...

Celia A. San Roman

Celia A. San Roman

January 12, 2022

Celia A. San Roman, age 61, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, sister and grandmother and will be greatly missed. Celia is preceded in death by her loving parents; Julian Castarena and Aurora Guillen; and her beloved brothers; Jaime Castorena and JJ Castorena. She is survived by her dearest husband;...

Petra Gaytan

Petra Gaytan

January 12, 2022

Petra Gaytan, 89, entered into eternal rest on January 12, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by her loving son; Maximo Gaytan, daughter; Diana Gaytan. Brothers; Felipe Gaytan, Juan Gaytan, Antonio Gaytan and Luis Silva. Sisters; Natalia De La Rosa and Maria Luisa Gaytan. Petra is survived by her daughters; Juana Gaytan, Ignacia Gaytan Corpus and...

Ray F. Sanchez

Ray F. Sanchez

January 12, 2022

Ray Sanchez, age 94, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He was a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather and Son who will be greatly missed. Ray is preceded in death by his dearest mother & father: Flavia & Macedonio Sanchez; brother; Rafael Madera and sisters; Vicenta Cisneros & Anita Stephens. He is survived by his loving wife; Helen...

Ruby Dean Simpson

Ruby Dean Simpson

January 11, 2022

Ruby Dean Simpson, age 94, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother and Great-grandmother; and will be greatly missed. Ruby is preceded in death by her dear parents; John Broaddus Houser and Amanda Adalaide Woodward; and her loving husband; Richard Morley Simpson. She is survived by her loving children;...

Debra Ann Martinez

Debra Ann Martinez

January 11, 2022

Debra Ann Martinez, 59, entered into eternal rest on January 11, 2022 in El Paso Texas. She is preceded in death by her father; Jesus Martinez and brothers; Louis Martinez and David Martinez. She is survived by her mother; Isabel Martinez, sons; Dominic Martinez and Arsenio Martinez, and brother; Rick Martinez. All services are private. To send flowers or a...

Elizabeth Pauline Craft

Elizabeth Pauline Craft

January 10, 2022

Elizabeth Pauline Craft was born June 10, 1936 in Widdern, Germany to Christian and Marie Emma Braun (nee Appinger) and was called home January 10, 2022. Liz was the ultimate social butterfly; belonging to many clubs including the German Wives Club, Germania Club, bowling teams, and the VFW Auxiliary Wives. She loved traveling, cruising, casinos, gardening, rooting for the Cowboys,...

Jesus Reza, Jr.

Jesus Reza, Jr.

January 10, 2022

Jesus Reza Jr., 67, entered into eternal rest on January 10, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; Jesus Reza and Maria Dolores Lopez. Grandparents; Manuel and Teresa Lopez; Rafael and Lazara Reza. Jesus is survived by his son; Jesus Reza III, Daughters; Maribel Reza, Annabel Reza- Gonzalez, Brothers; Salvador Reza "Chava", Rafael Reza...

Ysela G. Sanchez

Ysela G. Sanchez

January 10, 2022

Ysela G. Sanchez, 80, Visitation will be from 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM, with Rosary 11:00 AM, on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Funeral Mass will take place at 12:30 PM, on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Committal Service to follow at 2:00 PM at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery....