Obituaries

Richard Fass

Richard Fass

March 21, 2026

Richard Lawrence Fass, 88, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026,surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, uncle and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Richard worked for many years as a sales distributor. A true lover of golf, many of his favorite days were on the fairway with friends. He was preceded in death by...

Judith C. Welch

Judith C. Welch

March 21, 2026

Judith C. Welch, 83, of Chaparral, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.

Born in 1943 in Wheeling, West Virginia, Judith was a beloved daughter and sister. After leaving Wheeling, she eventually made her home in New Mexico, where she devoted her life to her work as a professional and celebrated artist. She was especially...

Marcela Saenz

Marcela Saenz

March 21, 2026

Marcela Saenz, 88, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home - East. Interment will follow at 11:15 AM at Mount Carmel...

LeeRoy Montalbo

LeeRoy Montalbo

March 21, 2026

LeeRoy Montalbo, 74, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. A Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2026, at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 1700 George Dieter. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.

Francisco Antonio Chavarria

Francisco Antonio Chavarria

March 19, 2026

Francisco Antonio Chavarria,78, entered into eternal rest on March 19,2026 in El Paso, Texas. He is survived by his beloved wife Juana Rangel De Hernandez. Francisco is also survived by many friends and family to cherish and honor his memory. He will be dearly missed and forever loved. 

A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. followed by...

Dr. Ronald Major Pruett

Dr. Ronald Major Pruett

March 19, 2026

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the El Paso Maida Shriners 6331 Alabama St, El Paso, TX 79904

https://www.elmaida.com/

Juanita Marie Maese

Juanita Marie Maese

March 19, 2026

In Loving Memory of Juanita Marie Maese

November 17, 1944

March 19, 2026

Juanita Marie Maese, 82, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in El Paso, Texas. Born in Fresno, California, on November 17, 1944, Juanita grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas, before following her brother to El Paso. There, she met and later married Manuel A. Maese Sr. in 1969. Throughout...

SSgt Edward A. Anchondo Jr.

SSgt Edward A. Anchondo Jr.

March 18, 2026

SSgt Edward A. Anchondo Jr., 31, entered into eternal rest on March 18, 2026 in Palm Springs, CA. SSgt Anchondo is survived by his beloved parents, Edward Anchondo and Patricia Vasquez (Carlos Trujillo Jr.). His two beautiful children, Adam Anchondo and Maddison Anchondo. SSgt Anchondo also leaves behind his brother, Ryan Trujillo who will honor and cherish his memory. SSgt...

Hedwig Emma Beaver

Hedwig Emma Beaver

March 18, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound respect that we announce the passing of Hedwig Beaver, a cherished mother, grandmother (Oma), and friend, who left this world peacefully of natural causes on March 18, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100. Born on New Year's Eve in 1925 in the charming town of Ansbach, Germany, Hedwig's life was a testament...

Luis Calderon Carrillo

Luis Calderon Carrillo

March 18, 2026

Luis Calderon Carrillo, 71, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at San Antonio Catholic Church, 503 Hunter. Interment will follow at 11:30 AM at Mount...

Gail F. Kirkpatrick

Gail F. Kirkpatrick

March 16, 2026

In Loving Memory

Gail Florence Kirkpatrick

May 19, 1939 – March 16, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gail, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, who peacefully departed this world on March 16, 2026, at the age of 86.

Gail was born on May 19th 1939, in the town of Gridley to...

Maximina Mireles

Maximina Mireles

March 16, 2026

Maximina “Maxi” Mireles, de 89 años, falleció el lunes 16 de marzo de 2026. A Maximina le precedieron en la muerte sus padres: Jesus Morales y Soledad Torres, su esposo: Jose I. Mireles, y sus hermanas: Manuela Mendoza, Tomasa Medina, y Jesusita Gonzalez. Le sobreviven sus hijos: Jose I. Mireles (Irene), Gerardo Mireles (Norma), Ruben Mireles, Lorenzo Mireles, Gloria Grajeda,...

Maria De Jesus Flores

Maria De Jesus Flores

March 16, 2026

Maria De Jesus Flores, 92,Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church & Parish, 519 S. Latta.

Eduardo Omar Hernandez

Eduardo Omar Hernandez

March 13, 2026

Eduardo Omar Hernandez,52, entered into eternal rest on March 13, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. Eduardo is survived by his dear parents, Vidal Hernandez and Maria Irma Nevarez. His beloved wife Mary Lou Hernandez. His beautiful daughters, Jazmine And Kaylin Hernandez. His sisters, Araceli Hernandez, Elizabeth Hernandez and Maribel Bornak. Eduardo is also survived by many friends and family to cherish...

Aurelia R. Valles

Aurelia R. Valles

March 13, 2026

Aurelia R. Valles, 95, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. She was born in Gomez, Chihuahua, on July 27, 1930. Aurelia would later marry the love of her life in 1949, Pedro Valles. She is preceded in death by her parents; Jesus and Julia Rodriguez and daughter Belen Valles. She leaves behind her sons; Francisco (Ana), Pedro (Mariana) and...

Arturo Garcia

Arturo Garcia

March 12, 2026

Arturo Garcia Castillo, affectionately also known as Tury, Art, and our Dad/Papi/Pa, lived such a beautiful life worthy of a novel/book/movie.

Arturo was born on July 5th, 1954 in Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico to parents Amada Castillo and Adolfo Garcia. As a child he lived between El Paso/Juarez and Los Angeles, later choosing El Paso as his home where he built...

Cathleen Burgess

Cathleen Burgess

March 12, 2026

LTC(Ret) Cathleen Burgess

Cathleen Burgess was born in Washington, D.C. and passed away peacefully in El Paso, Texas on March 12, 2026, after a long illness. Her life was defined by quiet strength, deep compassion, and unwavering grace.

She was raised in Bethesda and Sherwood Forest, Maryland. A true patriot, she served first in the Air Force and later in the Army...

Michael Harrison

Michael Harrison

March 12, 2026

Michael Eugene Harrison, a beloved son, brother, uncle, partner, and lifelong musician, peacefully transitioned from this life on March 12, 2026, after a long illness. He was 67 years old. Michael was born on December 18, 1958, in Abbeville, South Carolina, to Mrs. Thelma Priscilla Johnson Harrison and Mr. Lemuel Garnell Harrison. Michael was a gifted and passionate musician whose...

Socorro Rodriguez

Socorro Rodriguez

March 12, 2026

Socorro Flores Rodríguez, 93, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 12, 2026. She was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and will be greatly missed. Socorro is preceded in death by her loving mother, Manuela Avila; her loving husband, Salvador Francisco Rodríguez. She is survived by her cousin Thomas (Star) Blandin, beloved children: Gerardo (Maria) Rodríguez, Gloria...

Lorena Patricia Hernandez

Lorena Patricia Hernandez

March 12, 2026

Lorena Patricia Hernandez, 60, entered into eternal rest on March 12, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Lorena is preceded in death by her mother, Rosalba Flores and baby son, Billy Bloberg. Lorena is survived by her father, Jose Antonio Hernandez and her beloved daughter, Kimberly Rose Bloberg. Sisters, Laura Bloberg, Myriam Sepulveda and Christina Martel. Lorena was very loved and...