Obituaries

Joan Diaz Jernigan

Joan Diaz Jernigan

November 17, 2024

Joan Diaz Jernigan, 73, passed Sunday, November 17, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.

Joan was born in El Paso, TX on March 28, 1951. She graduated from Dell City High School. She then went on to work at Luby's in El Paso. She married her first husband, Daniel in 1971 and they had three wonderful daughters together. In her later years...

Alfred Lara

Alfred Lara

November 17, 2024

Alfred Lara, 58 years of age, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at home surrounded by his family after a prolonged illness. 

Alfred was born July 11, 1966, in Los Angeles, California to Alvino Fernando Lara Sr and Rosa Maria Padilla. He was the 2nd of 3 children. 

Alfred was known for his artistic talent, creativity, kind heart, and service to his...

Ethi O. Flores

Ethi O. Flores

November 16, 2024

Ethi O. Flores, 92, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

Ethi was born in Colonia Dublán, Chihuahua, Mexico on June 17, 1932 to José and Elena Ontiveros. Ethi was a loving wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She lived a life filled with devotion to her family, crafts, and the many people she touched along the way.

Ethi married her love of...

Anthony Mendez

Anthony Mendez

November 15, 2024

With heavy hearts, the family of Anthony J. Mendez announces his sudden passing on November 15, 2024. Affectionately known as Tony, he was born on February 8, 1978, in El Paso, Texas, where he grew up and raised his family. A graduate of Austin High School, Tony was a dedicated worker who found joy in traveling for his job and...

Kenneth R. Roe

Kenneth R. Roe

November 15, 2024

Kenneth Raymond Roe, age 74, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 15, 2024 in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful father, son, brother, friend and will be dearly missed. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents: Herbert Kenneth Roe and Mary Lou Young, and his brother: John Roe. Loved and missed by Michelle Roe, he is survived...

Adriana Suarez Galvan

Adriana Suarez Galvan

November 15, 2024

Adriana Suarez Galvan, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 15, 2024. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother; and will be greatly missed. Adriana is preceded in death by her father; Silvestre Suarez. She is survived by her dearest mother; Gloria Suarez; her loving husband; Francisco Galvan; her wonderful children; Jose Luis Juarez and Karen Juarez...

Armando Delgado Hernandez

Armando Delgado Hernandez

November 14, 2024

Armando Delgado Hernandez, age 57, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 14, 2024. He was a wonderful son, brother, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Armando is preceded in death by his father; Alvaro Hernandez. He is survived by his mother;  Maria De La Luz Delgado, his dearest children; Brenda Hernandez, Nick Hernandez, Jesse Hernandez, and Eric Hernandez,...

Teresa Acuña

Teresa Acuña

November 14, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Teresa Acuna, who left us peacefully on November 14, 2024, at the age of 81. Teresa Acuna was a beacon of love, strength, and wisdom, whose legacy will forever remain in our hearts.

Born on June 28, 1943, in El Paso Texas, Teresa Acuna...

John Dominic Notte

John Dominic Notte

November 14, 2024

John Notte, 94, entered into eternal rest on November 14, 2024 in El Paso, Texas and will be greatly missed. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. John is preceded in death by his beloved wife LaVerna Lee Notte. He is survived by daughters Teri Baggett and Sheri Morytko, granddaughter Heather Baggett Snoddy, grandson John Morytko, great grandsons Marc...

Elvira Morales

Elvira Morales

November 14, 2024

Elvira Morales, age 89, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 14, 2024. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother; and will be greatly missed. Elvira is preceded in death by her parents; Telesforo Duran and Julia Granillo; her loving husband; Jildardo Morales; and her siblings; Ricardo Duran, Francisco Duran, Elias Trujillo, Bernardo...

Eva M. Piedra

Eva M. Piedra

November 13, 2024

Eva M. Piedra, 84, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. 

Eva was born in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico on October 26, 1940. At an early age she would help her family in the fields planting and harvesting their corn and bean fields. When she was a teenager, her family moved to Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico where she worked to help her...

Altagracia "Grace" Velasco

Altagracia "Grace" Velasco

November 12, 2024

Altagracia “Grace” Velasco, age 84, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; and will be greatly missed. Altagracia is preceded in death by her parents; Manuel Navar and Trinidad Alvarez; her loving husband; Marcelino Velasco; and her son; Jose Luis Velasco; her siblings; Jesus Navar, Celestino Navar,...

Lilia Chavez

Lilia Chavez

November 12, 2024

Lilia Chavez, 87, entered into eternal rest on November 12, 2024 in El Paso, TX. She is preceded in death by her sons, Martin Chavez and Crecencio Chavez Jr.. Her parents, Alejo Salgado and Maria Consuelo Macias. Her brothers, Raul Salgado, Ignacio Salgado, Jose Pilar Salgado and sister, Consuelo Flores. Lilia is survived by her beloved husband, Crecencio Chavez; her...

Albino Christopher "Pempi" Lerma

Albino Christopher "Pempi" Lerma

November 12, 2024

Albino Christopher "Pempi" Lerma, 95, passed away November 12, 2024 in El Paso, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife; Celia Lerma, sons; Chris Lerma, Jerry Lerma, daughter; Norma Blancas, 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, brother; Rudy Lerma, and sisters; Virginia Ramirez, Dora Rodriguez, Magdalena Lechuga, and Margarita Calderon. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him....

Gloria Dominguez

Gloria Dominguez

November 11, 2024

Gloria Dominguez, 76, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024.

Gloria was born in El Paso, TX on December 23,1947. She graduated from Loretto Academy and the University of Texas at El Paso with a Liberal Arts degree.

Gloria worked for the El Paso Independent School District for 33 years. In 1994 Gloria was nominated to Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers by...

Rose M. Gonzalez

Rose M. Gonzalez

November 11, 2024

Rose M. Gonzalez, 90, passed away November 11, 2024 in El Paso, Texas. She is survived by her son; Guillermo R. Gonzalez, daughters; Laura V. Calderon, Rita A. Annaratone, Rose Marie Gonzalez, and Elizabeth Betiman, five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed. A Visitation will be held...

Martha Muro De Rios

Martha Muro De Rios

November 11, 2024

Martha Muro De Rios, 82, passed away November 11, 2024 in El Paso, TX. She is survived by her husband; Jesus Rios Torres, sons; David Rios, Jose Alonso Rios, daughters; Yesenia Rios, Maria Elisa Gomez, Yolanda Rivera, Maria Ofelia Saldiva, Martha Gisela Rojas, 23 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A...

Mario Hector Contreras Moriel

Mario Hector Contreras Moriel

November 10, 2024

Mario Hector Contreras Moriel, age 88, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 10, 2024 in El Paso, Texas. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and will be greatly missed. Mario is preceded in death by his parents; Pedro Conteras Sanchez and Elena Moriel and his wife for 54 years, Hortencia Contreras. Mario is survived...

Gilberto "Gallo" Soto

Gilberto "Gallo" Soto

November 9, 2024

Gilberto "Gallo" Soto, 75, Visitation 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Monday, November 18, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at San Elceario Catholic Church, 1556 San Elizario. Interment will follow at 12:30 PM at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Lalo Avila Ramirez

Lalo Avila Ramirez

November 9, 2024

Lalo Avila Ramirez, 58, entered into eternal rest on November 9, 2024 in El Paso, TX. He is survived by his beloved sons, Jose Avila Jr., Phillip Avila and daughter, Alexis Avila Sanchez; along with sisters, Veronica Meraz and Dolores Avila. Also leaving behind 9 grandchildren to honor and cherish his memory. Lalo was a very loving father, son, grandfather,...