Obituaries
Anthony Alexander Bachmann
July 18, 2021
With our hearts heavy with sorrow, and eyes filled with tears, we announce that the Lord has called Anthony Bachmann back to Heaven. Heaven’s gain will truly be our loss. His stay on this earth was much too short, but he profoundly affected everyone who knew and met him. His amazing heart was full of generosity…he often volunteered at the...
Guadalupe V Serna
July 17, 2021
Guadalupe V. Serna November 21, 1925 - July 17, 2021 Guadalupe V. Serna, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Preceded in death by her loving husband Pedro I. Serna and grandson George A. Serna. Survived by sons George (Arcy), Patricio (Josie), Gilbert (Theo) and daughters Victoria Estrada (Ruben), Estela Ambrose (Jim),...
Dorline O. Wonciar
July 17, 2021
Dorline O. Wonciar, born to Anthony and Mamie Larkin on October 10, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan, has joined them, along with her brother, Donald Larkin, on July 17, 2021. She was a military spouse for over 15 years, travelling to U.S. Air Force bases around the United States and overseas. Retired for many years, she spent time working for Texas...
Helen Sweeney
July 17, 2021
HELEN SWEENEY entered into the hands of her Lord and Savior on July 17, 2021, at the age of 88. She was born March 27, 1933, to Frank and Leda Deveau in Fall River, Massachusetts. She was a graduate of Jesus Mary Academy and was offered a scholarship from Julliard School of Music for her extraordinary singing voice. She went...
Charles A. Lopez
July 17, 2021
Lt. Colonel Charles A. Lopez Sr. United States Army (Retired) born December 4, 1926 went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the age of 94. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather and will be missed dearly. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, TX. He honorably and proudly served...
Pedro Segura Ochoa
July 16, 2021
Pedro Segura Ochoa, age 88, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 16, 2021, in El Paso, Texas. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and will be greatly missed. Pedro is preceded in death by his loving parents, Pedro and Maria Ochoa Ramos, and his sisters; Elvira Betancourt and Bertha Flores. He is survived by his...
Eric Dax Baker
July 15, 2021
Eric Dax Baker entered into the hands of his Lord on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the age of 30. He was a loving son, brother, father and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his beloved grandparents Janet and Rusty Baker, father James E. Baker and mother Aurora L. Gianotti. Eric also leaves behind to cherish his memory...
Romana Munoz Medina
July 15, 2021
Romana Munoz Medina, 83, entered into eternal rest on July 15, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. Romana is preceded in death by her beloved husband Alfonso Munoz and her son Alfonso Munoz Jr. Romana is survived by her brothers Manuel and Fernando Medina; sisters Gloria, Silvia, Alicia, Carmen and Refugio Medina and her caregiver Carmen Gutierrez. A visitation will be...
Edward E. Velasco
July 14, 2021
Edward E. Velasco, 67, Visitation will be from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, with Prayer Service at 2:00 PM, and Military Honors at 3:00 PM, on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass.
Rodolfo "Spyder" Gomez
July 14, 2021
Rodolfo “Spyder” Gomez, age 64, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful father, brother, and son and will be greatly missed. Rodolfo is preceded in death by his loving parents; Raymundo Gomez and Socorro R. Gomez, and brothers, Raymundo Gomez and Roberto Gomez. He is survived by his beautiful wife;...
Nathaniel "Nat" Maddux
July 14, 2021
Nathaniel "Nat" Maddux, 87, Interment will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
Daniel H. Tarango
July 14, 2021
DANIEL H. TARANGO entered into the hands of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the age of 33. He was a loving, son, grandson, brother, nephew and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; Aurora and Daniel Tarango, his maternal grandparents; Teresa and Elias Hernandez, his paternal great-grandmother Lila Montoya...
Manuela Rodriguez
July 13, 2021
Manuela Rodriguez, 89, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM tp 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Saint Francis Xavier Parish, 519 S. Latta. Interment will follow at 12:30 PM at Mount Carmel...
Jesse Joe Carranza
July 13, 2021
Jesse Joe Carranza, 21, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM, Friday, July 30, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina. Interment will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Hector R. Valenzuela
July 12, 2021
Hector R. Valenzuela, age 55, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 12, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful father, brother, and son and will be greatly missed. Hector is preceded in death by his loving parents; Salvador Valenzuela and Ana Maria Valenzuela. He is survived by his adoring sons; Issac Valenzuela & Javier Gandara, his loving...
Jose Alberto Gonzalez
July 11, 2021
Jose Alberto Gonzalez, 56, Visitation will be from 3:00 - 7:00 PM with Prayer Service at 6:00 PM, on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Committal Service will be at 1:00 PM, on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
Lorenza "Chata" Olivas
July 10, 2021
Lorenza “Chata” Olivas Entered into heaven on July 10, 2021 to be with her loving parents Jose and Maria Rosario Olivas and brothers Manuel and George Olivas. She was born on March 6, 1951 in El Paso, TX. As a child she was raised in “Segundo Barrio." As a teenager her family moved to the Lower Valley, where she finished...
Lorenzo T. Arenas
July 10, 2021
On Saturday, July 10, 2021, Lorenzo T. Arenas, husband, and father of two, grandfather of four, passed away after a very long and hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s and the effects of this disease. LTA, commonly known as Feo to his family, was born in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. He immigrated to the United States as a teenager. He valiantly served our...
Norikazu Yamashita
July 9, 2021
Our beloved father Norikazu (Nori) Yamashita passed away July 9, 2021 at the age of 92 after a brief illness. His children JoAnn, Carol and Richard were at his side at the end. Nori was the 7th of nine children and was born to Yonekichi and Yana Yamashita on Oct. 24, 1928 in San Jose, CA. Life was difficult for...


