Obituaries

Eulalia Garcia

Eulalia Garcia

November 27, 2020

Eulalia Garcia entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the age of 73. Lala, as she was affectionately known, was born in La Union, New Mexico on February 12, 1947 to Maria Luz and Jose Garcia. She graduated from Gadsden High School in 1965 and departed for the state of California to pursue a career. She worked...

Lazaro Avila

Lazaro Avila

November 27, 2020

Lazaro "Lazer" Avila, 61, entered into eternal rest on November 27, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. Lazaro is survived by his loving parents Jose Luis and Rosa Avila; beloved wife Mary Lou Avila; sons Jose and Eduardo Avila; daughters Darlene and Sophia Avila; brothers Jose Jr., Rodolfo, Carlos and Victor Avila; sisters Hilda and Esmeralda Avila and 2 grandchildren. A...

John Vargas

John Vargas

November 26, 2020

John C. Vargas a/k/a “El Guapo” passed away on Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, November 26, 2020. He had just celebrated his 59th birthday. John was born in Manhattan, New York, on October 24, 1961. As a teenager, his family returned to Puerto Rico where he graduated from Escuela Superior Ramon J. Davila in Coamo, Puerto Rico, and then left to serve...

Aracely Saldana

Aracely Saldana

November 26, 2020

Aracely Saldana, 64, all services private. On Thursday, November 26, 2020, Aracely Del Carmen Ramos Saldana, a loving mother of four children, joined God’s kingdom at the age of 64. In 1956, Aracely was born in El Salvador. In 1980, she sought refuge in the United States from her homeland in order to give her family a brighter future and...

Rosa Maria Esparza

Rosa Maria Esparza

November 26, 2020

Rosa Esparza, 70, Visitation will be held at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, December 02, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes-East, 750 N. Carolina.

Steve Frank Ellis

Steve Frank Ellis

November 26, 2020

And now there is one. My brother and I grew up in Taos, New Mexico during a special time in the 1950’s. Our Hacienda had a creek, horse coral a big yard with huge cottonwoods and a large willow tree. We built many tree houses and dug outs. We had a basement where Dad taught us carpentry skills, how to...

Frances Ruth Dubay

Frances Ruth Dubay

November 26, 2020

Frances “Frankie” Dubay passed away peacefully in her sleep at a local care facility. She worked for many years at WSMR and one of her greatest loves were the big dogs that adopted her. She is survived by daughters Michele Lancaster and Pamela Dubay, 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, long time friend Jim Hamilton and her dog Girlie.

Nancy Ann Richardson

Nancy Ann Richardson

November 25, 2020

Nancy A. Richardson, age 80, went to be with her Lord on November 25, 2020. She was born on July 31, 1940 in Olney, Texas to E.H. and Lura (Carter) Sizemore and was raised in Alice, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&I University in the spring of 1962, then married the love of her life on June 2, 1962 and...

Jose De La Cerda

Jose De La Cerda

November 25, 2020

Jose De La Cerda, 65, entered into the hands of his lord Wednesday, November 25, 2020 in El Paso Texas. He is preceded in death by his loving parents Jose Hernandez and Angelina De La Cerda . Jose is survived by his loving family sons; Joseph Jorge De La Cerdo, Johnny Lee Alvarez and Merced De La Cerda. Jose will...

Robert Lee Sullivan

Robert Lee Sullivan

November 25, 2020

Robert Lee Sullivan passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Robert was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Effie Austell and Ernest Sullivan. He was their 6th child. Robert was pre-deceased by his beloved mother who raised him, Effie Austell, Brothers, Ernest Sullivan Jr., Clifford Sullivan, Howard Sullivan and Sisters, Miriam Weaver and Christine Perryman. He was also pre-deceased by his dad....

Rebecca Eva Vaughan

Rebecca Eva Vaughan

November 25, 2020

Rebecca Eva Vaughan was born on April 20, 1951 in Los Angeles, California. She was a graduate of San Fernando High School, class of 1968. Rebecca was a loving mother of two children, Renee Andrea and David Garcia. Rebecca was the loving wife of Kenneth Vaughan. They made their home together in El Paso, Texas. She leaves behind three sisters,...

Jose Gilberto Portillo

Jose Gilberto Portillo

November 25, 2020

Jose Gilberto Portillo of El Paso, Texas entered into eternal rest on November 25, 2020. A visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 PM with a rosary starting at 4:00 PM and a mass starting at 4:30 PM on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Interment will be private.

Elijah Tyler Reyes

Elijah Tyler Reyes

November 25, 2020

Elijah Tyler Reyes, 14, Visitation will be held at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM on Saturday, December 05, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes-East, 750 N. Carolina

Luis Porras

Luis Porras

November 25, 2020

Luis Porras, age 83, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend and will be greatly missed. Luis is preceded in the death by his loving parents; Antonio and Manuela Porras†. Luis is survived by his loving wife; Irma Marquez Porras, children; Sylvia Perez(Alberto), Luis Porras Jr.(Josefina), Sandra Sanchez(Alejandro), siblings;...

Juanita R. De Lara

Juanita R. De Lara

November 25, 2020

Juanita R. De Lara, 75, Visitation will be held at 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM with a Rosary at 2:15 PM on Thursday, December 03, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes-East, 750 N. Carolina.

Jerry Anthony Mejia

Jerry Anthony Mejia

November 24, 2020

Jerry Anthony Mejia left this world the way he came into it: on his own terms, and profoundly beloved. He fought through a turbulent birth and childhood asthma to become a gymnast at Eastwood High School, graduating in 2009 before enlisting in the United States Navy. He served as a Senior Hospital Corpsman, helping ease others’ suffering, even as he...

Ruperto Rivera

Ruperto Rivera

November 24, 2020

Ruperto Rivera of El Paso, Texas passed away on November 24, 2020. He is survived by his son Juan Sigifredo Rivera, daughter Irma Candelaria, four grandchildren, a great grandchild, and sisters Barbara Perez, Ramona Ordonez. A visitation will be from 9:00 to 12:00 PM, Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Rosary at 10:00 AM. A Graveside...

Felipe Payan

Felipe Payan

November 24, 2020

PAYAN FELIPE PAYAN entered into the hands of our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the age of 48. He was an amazing husband, son-in-law, friend but mostly a servant of God. Felipe was a veteran of the United States Air Force and continued serving the city of El Paso, while working with the EL Paso Police...

Manuel Macias

Manuel Macias

November 24, 2020

Manuel Macias, age 86, he went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. He worked at Farah manufacturing for many years, as well as at Ysleta ISD. He attended Pavo Real Senior Recreation Center daily where he also volunteered. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be truly missed....

Gloria Mendoza Ramirez

Gloria Mendoza Ramirez

November 23, 2020

Gloria Rayas passed away on November 23, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband Miguel Carlos Rayas, daughters Erika C. Ramirez, Yvonne Bautista son David Duarte Ramirez her 10 beautiful grandchildren. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A visitation will be at 3:00 to 6:00 PM, Wednesday, December 2, 2020...