Obituaries

MARIA DE JESUS SILVA

MARIA DE JESUS SILVA

December 24, 2020

Maria de Jesus Silva, 76, passed away December 24, 2020. She is survived by her sons; Samuel Ramirez, Rey Silva, Misael Silva, daughters, Maria Teresa Romero, Cecilia Gonzalez, Maria Socorro Ramirez, Nohemi Kovacs, brothers, Jose Pilar Retana Chairez, Armando Retana Chairez, sisters, Ana Maria Retana Chairez, Julieta Retana Chairez, Silvia Retana Chairez and Bertha Retana Chairez. A visitation will be...

Merlin Walter Montgomery

Merlin Walter Montgomery

December 24, 2020

The start of an incredible life began with Merlin’s birth at the Farnam, NE Hospital on April 30, 1939 to Dale and Ella (Dreher) Montgomery of Farnam, NE and departed his earthly life on December 24, 2020 at Deming, NM. He had and his family has wonderful memories of his childhood in Farnam, NE and adult life in many places....

Yvonne Garcia Monares

Yvonne Garcia Monares

December 24, 2020

On December 24th, 2020, at the age of 62, Yvonne "Gigi" Garcia Monares left this Earth and began her journey to Heaven. She was a warrior of Lupus, battling the disease daily, along with undergoing many surgeries and therapy that were a risk to her health. Despite the challenges of living with Lupus, she always had a positive attitude about...

Fernando D. Nunez

Fernando D. Nunez

December 24, 2020

Fernando D. Nunez of El Paso, Texas passed away peacefully at William Beaumont Medical Center on December 24th, 2020. Mr. Nunez was born in El Paso on June 11th, 1930, he graduated from Bowie High School and enlisted in the US Army where he served in a number of assignments including the US Army Occupation Forces in Germany following World...

Frank Madrid Alvarez

Frank Madrid Alvarez

December 24, 2020

Frank Madrid Alvarez, 92, Visitation will be from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, with Rosary at 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, January 6, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Committal Service will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Pedro Castañon

Pedro Castañon

December 24, 2020

On Thursday December 24, 2020 Pedro (Pete) Castañon Jr. 92, beloved husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great great-grandfather passed away peacefully of natural causes in his home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Born in El Paso (Smeltertown) Texas on October 27th 1928. Pete worked for a short time at Lone Star Motor Company. At his young age...

Victor A. Covarrubias

Victor A. Covarrubias

December 24, 2020

Victor Covarrubias, de 56 años, entró en reposo eterno el 24 de diciembre de 2020 en El Paso, Texas. Nació en Ciudad Juárez, México, de padres Pascual Covarrubias y María Elena Escobedo. Victor trabajó como remolque / reparador durante varios años. Víctor es sobrevivido por sus amados hermanos; Fernando Covarrubias (Olivia), Pedro Covarrubias (Rosa), Ricardo Covarrubias (Yolanda), Jorge Covarrubias (Marissa),...

Guadalupe Fernandez Gonzalez

Guadalupe Fernandez Gonzalez

December 24, 2020

Guadalupe Fernandez Gonzalez passed away peacefully on December 24th, 2020 at age 93. Born in Chihuahua, Mexico she immigrated to the US at age 27 and lived the rest of her life in her beloved El Paso, Texas. A dedicated mother and housewife her entire life, she spent much of her time gardening, cooking her favorite Mexican recipes for her...

Frances Adelle Walker

Frances Adelle Walker

December 24, 2020

Frances Adelle Walker 85, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020. Frances was born in Cuba, Missouri on September 1, 1935. She was the last surviving of 10 siblings. She married her teenage sweetheart, William (Bill) Walker, on June 6, 1953. Frances was loved by all who were lucky enough to meet her. It is said she never met a...

George Ira Leeser

George Ira Leeser

December 24, 2020

George Ira Leeser was born on January 24, 1951 in Chihuahua, Mexico. He was the first-born child of seven to Arthur and Roberta Leeser. At the age of 16 he was sent to live with his uncle, Norman, in Los Angeles where he learned English. His family then relocated to El Paso a year later where George was a proud...

Louis Santa Cruz

Louis Santa Cruz

December 24, 2020

After a day well spent surrounded by plenty of love and laughter Jr took his final rest on December 24, 2020. He was born September 5th, 1957 in East Los Angeles California where he met his loving wife of 40 years, Alice Santa Cruz. He took her and her 3 young children in and began to raise them as his...

Douglas Stephen Lillebo

Douglas Stephen Lillebo

December 22, 2020

Douglas Stephen Lillebo was born in Chinon, France on April 21, 1959 to Adele Lillebo. After France, the family moved to South Dakota and later settled in El Paso, Tx. Doug served as a medic in the U.S. Army and then attended the University of Texas at El Paso receiving a business degree with honors. Passing the CPA exam, he...

Virginia M. Murillo

Virginia M. Murillo

December 21, 2020

Virginia M. Murillo, 83, Visitation will be from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, with Rosary at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass.

Hiroko N. Vitanovec

Hiroko N. Vitanovec

December 21, 2020

Hiroko Noda Vitanovec, 93 passed away on December 21, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. Hiroko was born in Fukuoka, Kyushu Japan on January 18th, 1927. As a child her father took her to Shanghai China to live and stay out of harm’s way during World War II, they returned to her home town where she grew up and went to...

Jose Torres

Jose Torres

December 21, 2020

Jose P. Torres, 77, passed away December 21, 2020. A visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a vigil/rosary at 5:00 p.m. A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m., Thursday December 31, 2020 at Evergreen Cemetery East. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Live Streaming services will be on...

Joseph Arteaga

Joseph Arteaga

December 20, 2020

Joseph Arteaga, 89, Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM with Military Honors at 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina.

Matthew Guerrero

Matthew Guerrero

December 20, 2020

GUERRERO Matthew Guerrero, age 23, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 20, 2020. He was a wonderful husband, son, brother, and friend and will be greatly missed. Matthew is survived by his adoring wife; Esmeralda Hernandez, his loving parents; Mario Alberto Guerrero and Maria De Jesus Lopez, his children; Italia Qi’ra Guerrero and Anakin Rome Guerrero, and his brother;...

Alejandra Herrera

Alejandra Herrera

December 20, 2020

Alejandra Herrera, 60, Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM, Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina.

Armando Quintero

Armando Quintero

December 20, 2020

Armando Quintero passed in peace at the age of 74. Armando will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He will forever be remembered for his illuminating character that filled any room he entered. Living his life to the fullest and in a simple matter while showing regard for everyone around him....

Ramon Moreno

Ramon Moreno

December 20, 2020

Ramon Moreno, 75, passed away December 20, 2020. He is preceded in death by his mother, Concepcion Moreno, loving wife Refugio Moreno. brother Jesus Moreno. Ramon leaves behind his sons, Manuel Moreno, Rodolfo Moreno, John Rivas, daughters Noemi Moreno, Angelica Cruz, six grandchildren, brothers, Jose Moreno, Efren Moreno, and sister Consuelo Moreno to cherish his memory. A visitation will be...