Obituaries

Belen Aguirre

Belen Aguirre

August 6, 2020

Belen Aguirre, 90, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Belen was born in El Paso, Texas, on March 16, 1930 where she lived her entire life and raised her three children Graciela, David, and Barbara. She was a strong, independent, social woman who loved music, dancing, and shopping. Belen was well known within the El Paso senior community and...

Jerome Bruce Nichols

Jerome Bruce Nichols

August 6, 2020

Jerome Bruce Nichols, 60, Gathering of Remembrance will be from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, with Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, August 24, 2020, at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Funeral Service will be live-streamed at the Sunset Funeral Homes Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sunsetfuneralhome/

Aurelia Lillebo

Aurelia Lillebo

August 5, 2020

Aurelia Lillebo, 62, passed away on August 5, 2020. She is preceded in death by her loving parents and her beloved husband. Aurelia is survived by her sons, Carlos Bustamante, Orlando Acuna, Edward James Lawler, Manuel Gabriel Baca, Harold Melvin Lillebo; daughters, Antonia Mary Ann Lewis, Anita de Anda; brother, Isidro Ramirez; sisters, Michela Carrillo, Rita Quezada; 12 grandchildren and...

Maria Elena Montoya

Maria Elena Montoya

August 5, 2020

Maria Elena Montoya, age 66, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. She is survived by her loving sons, Jose Manuel Montoya and Alberto Montoya (Aileen); siblings, Lucian Roman and Euangelina Manriquez; and grandchildren, Michael Ryan Montoya and Roman Montoya. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home West.

Carmen C. Flores

Carmen C. Flores

August 5, 2020

Carmen C. Flores, 99, Visitation 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM with Rosary at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 10, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Graveside Service will follow at 1:00 PM at Evergreen East Cemetery.

Bertha Menchaca

Bertha Menchaca

August 4, 2020

Bertha Menchaca, 86, Visitation 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday, August 10, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Graveside Service will follow at 1:00 PM at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Guadalupe G. Porras

Guadalupe G. Porras

August 4, 2020

Guadalupe G. Porras passed away August 4, 2020 in El Paso, Texas after reaching the age of 98. She was born in Greeley, Colorado and lived her life in Dell City, Texas. While in Dell City, Guadalupe raised a beautiful family with loving husband Rodolfo M. Porras, who has proceeded her in death. Later in life, she moved to El...

Eugenio Chavez-Rice, M.D.

Eugenio Chavez-Rice, M.D.

August 4, 2020

Eugenio Chavez-Rice, M.D., passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at the age of 76 surrounded by his family; Lorraine S. Rodriguez, Charlie and Princess. He was a loving friend, father figure, and was the center, and strength along with his guidance for the Rodriguez, Alvarado, and Attaguile families. He was preceded in death by his...

Araceli J. Zapata

Araceli J. Zapata

August 4, 2020

Araceli Zapata, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Araceli Jimenez Fernandez was born in Spain on July 21, 1937, and grew up in Madrid, Spain. While studying languages, she was working on the US Army base in Germany where she met Carlos Zapata. Araceli and Carlos married in 1961 in Port au Prince, Haiti. They would move...

Guillermo Arturo Roberts

Guillermo Arturo Roberts

August 4, 2020

Guillermo Arturo Roberts, 75, Visitation 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with Rosary at 6:00 PM, Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Americas, 9521 North Loop. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 AM, Monday, August 10, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Americas. Committal Service will follow at 11:00 AM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. Guillermo is survived by...

Guadalupe Herrera

Guadalupe Herrera

August 4, 2020

Guadalupe Herrera, age 72, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. She is survived by her loving husband, Chester Fuller; children, Lydia Desir, Ricardo Fuller (Ana Maria), Chester Fuller (Rebecca), and Diana Fuller. Guadalupe is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren to cherish and honor her memory. A Funeral Service will be held...

Wallace Everett Willie

Wallace Everett Willie

August 4, 2020

Wallace Everett Willie passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the age of 92. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at in Elm Grove Cemetery in Alpine, Texas. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. Please visit his online registry at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net

Petra G. Chavira

Petra G. Chavira

August 3, 2020

Petra Chavira of El Paso, Texas passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bernabe Rafael Chavira and son, Bernabe Ralph Chavira, Jr. Petra is survived by her loving son, Robert J. Chavira and his wife, Laura Chavir; sisters, Josefina Sapien and Nicolasa Luera. She also leaves behind 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren...

Virginia Lee Portillo

Virginia Lee Portillo

August 3, 2020

Virginia Lee (Ginny) Portillo, 69, passed away after a long struggle with diabetes and its many complications. She died at Las Palmas Hospital on August 3, 2020 at 4:20pm. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso. She graduated from Ysleta High School in 1969. She briefly worked for the FBI as a clerk in Washington D.C. after graduation. On...

Gerardo A. Sanchez

Gerardo A. Sanchez

August 2, 2020

Gerardo Sanchez passed peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the age of 51. He was preceded in death by his beloved father Roberto Sanchez. Gerardo is survived by his wife: Rosa Estela Sanchez, brother: Roberto Sanchez, sons: Geraldo Antonio Sanchez, Gustavo Adrian Sanchez, daughters: Perla Veronica Sanchez, and grandchild: Kelly. He is also survived by his many extended family...

Hector Mario Quezada

Hector Mario Quezada

August 2, 2020

Hector Mario Quezada, 63, passed away August 2, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. He was born to Mario and Bertha Quezada. Mario leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving mother Bertha Quezada, partner Erica Villar, sons Miguel Angel Duarte, Mario Gerardo Quezada, daughter Gabriela Quezada Galindo, nine grandchildren, brothers Rafael Quezada, Rene Quezada, Sergio Quezada, Alejandro Quezada and sister...

Manuel Luis Garza

Manuel Luis Garza

August 2, 2020

Manuel Luis Garza, Jr. (Affectionately known as Buddy by family and close friends). Born: November 26, 1934 to Manuel and Dahlia Garza in Laredo, Texas. Manuel is survived by three sons, Jesus, Juan, Manuel III, two daughters, Maria Antonieta Garza Lopez, Lucia Garza Palomino. 15 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. Sisters: June Leyedecker, died November 14, 2014,...

Walter Earl Bambrook

Walter Earl Bambrook

August 2, 2020

Rev. Walter (Skip) Bambrook, II, 75, was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM and came to El Paso in 1969 while serving in the U.S. Army. After his military service, Skip stayed in El Paso to attend UTEP’s School of Engineering and begin his career. He retired from Robert Navarro and Associates in 2017. He was ordained a Deacon in...

Eduardo Hernandez

Eduardo Hernandez

August 2, 2020

Eduardo Hernandez passed peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother Josefina Velasquez. Eduardo is survived by his siblings: Raymundo Hernandez, Irene Miller, Antonio G. Oropeza, Sally Madrid, Manuel Vera Jr., and Ernestina Torres. He is also survived by his many extended family and friends. Memorial Service will...

Sandra Jaquez Soria

Sandra Jaquez Soria

August 2, 2020

Sandra Jaquez Soria, 41, passed away August 2, 2020. She was born to Alberto and Guadalupe Jaquez in El Paso, Texas. Sandra leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving parents, beloved husband Jose Ruben Soria, daughters Brittany Soria, Jazlynn Soria, Alyssa Soria, and brothers Alberto Jaquez, Jr., Armando Jaquez. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her....