Obituaries
Martha H. Saiz
July 26, 2020
MARTHA H. SAIZ entered into the hands of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the age of 59. She was a very loving daughter, amazing mother, wonderful grandmother, sister and she will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her loving father Jesus Heredia. She is survived by her beloved mother Concepcion Heredia, her...
Celina Shemona Williams
July 25, 2020
Celina Shemoan Williams, 46, Visitation will be from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, with Chapel Service at 1:00 PM, at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast. Funeral Service will be live-streamed at the Sunset Funeral Homes Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sunsetfuneralhome/
Leticia Bustillos
July 25, 2020
Leticia Bustillos, 61, passed away July 25, 202 in El Paso, Texas. She was born to Damian and Alicia Bustillos. Leticia leaves behind to cherish her memory her sisters Alicia de Haro, Virginia Candelaria, Oralia Trujillo, Criselia Bustamante, nephews and nieces. She will be greatly missed as she was our beloved sister, aunt and friend. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral...
Rashon El-Amin Piña-Peterson
July 25, 2020
Rashon El-Amin Piña-Peterson, age 20, of El Paso, was called home on Friday, July 25, 2020. He joins his beloved mother Rachel Piña and grandfather Jose H. Piña. Rashon was a graduate of J.M. Hanks High School in 2017 where he was a member of the Hanks Knight’s Track and Football Team, he was an outstanding athlete. He loved to...
Carlos Miguel Garcia
July 25, 2020
Carlos M. Garcia, 63, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 in a local hospital. He was a long-time resident of El Paso and a member of the Catholic Church. Carlos had been employed with Talecris Plasma Resources for over 20 years. He was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan and best known for his great sense of humor. He greatly impacted...
John Stewart Manns
July 25, 2020
John Stewart Manns passed away peacefully on July 25, 2020 at the age of 82. He was born on April 1, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio. John graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1962 and studied in their interior architecture program. He operated his own business specializing in commercial interior re-design, primarily living and working in the Detroit, Michigan...
Shannon Joshua "Papa" Jernigan
July 25, 2020
Shannon Joshua “Papa” Jernigan, 81, passed away July 25, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. A memorial service will be held virtually, by invitation, on what would have been his 82nd birthday, August 30, 2020. Virtual interment ceremony will take place at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, Texas, September 18, 2020 at 10:00 AM MDT. Mr. Jernigan was...
Armando Ramos
July 24, 2020
Armando Ramos, 77, Visitation 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Graveside Service will follow at 11:00 AM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
Ricardo Holguin
July 24, 2020
Ricardo Holguin, 74, Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM with a Rosary at 1:00 PM, Friday, August 14, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina. Interment will be at 10:30 AM at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 401 S. Zaragoza.
Phyllis L. Gardner
July 24, 2020
Phyllis L. Gardner, age 92, entered into the kingdom of heaven on Friday, July 24, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the only child of Edward and Frances Hill. She and her husband, Alfred E. Gardner, moved to El Paso, Texas in 1967. Phyllis and Al (an Episcopal priest), were active in several local churches...
Alma Carmen Eft
July 23, 2020
Alma Carmen Nieto Eft, 79, passed away on July 23, 2020, 32 years to the day of her husband, James Franklin Eft’s passing. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Tx. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School and attended business college. She retired from a career as a cashier and worked for Woolworth, J.C. Penney, K-Mart, Commissary,...
Yolanda Martinez Elizondo
July 23, 2020
Yolanda Martinez Elizondo, age 69, passed away on July 23, 2020. Yolanda was born to Nemecio and Maria Refugio Martinez. She is survived by daughter Valeria Gutierrez; daughter Erica Gastelum; six grandchildren; brother Lino Martinez; brother Alfredo Martinez; sister Socorro Franco; sister Olga Martinez; sister Concepcion Mendoza; sister Esperanza Castillo; sister Maria R. Garcia. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.
David Martinez Flores
July 22, 2020
David M. Flores, 81, passed away on July 22, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Paula Ledesma Flores; parents Rosa and Jose Flores; daughter, Lucille Munoz-Rosales (Richard). David is survived by his sons, Arturo "Muskie" Munoz (Lydia), Reymundo Munoz (Diana); daughters, Elizabeth Zaborowski (Michael), Teresa M. Manriquez (Benito), Estella Mora (Ruben+), Bianca...
Karma Lynn Smith
July 22, 2020
Karma Lynn Anderson was born on April 9, 1941 in Reno, Nevada - the youngest child of Walter and Ella Anderson. She was raised in Reno with a loving relationship to her many extended family and close friends. Karma attended the University of Nevada - Reno in September 1959, where, on her first day of college, she met the love...
Rose Teruyo Baum
July 22, 2020
Rose Teruyo Baum, 88, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at home in El Paso TX. She was born in Havre, Montana on July 6, 1932. Rose graduated from nursing school in 1953. While working in Hawaii as a nurse, she met her husband Franklin Baum. Together they traveled around the world with their family as Franklin served in...
Juan V. Sandoval
July 22, 2020
Juan Sandoval entered into the hands of his Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at the age of 75. Proudly served in the United Sates Army, as a Vietnam Veteran. He was a loving son, brother father, grandfather and will be greatly missed. Juan is preceded in death by his beloved father, Juan E. Sandoval mother, Micaela Vallejo brothers; Jose...
Michael Erland Koivisto
July 21, 2020
With continued sorrow we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Erland Koivisto, 48, on July 21, 2020. As Covid restrictions have lifted we will celebrate his life on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Visitation 9:00 a.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas, North Loop. Service at 9:30 a.m. Interment immediately following at Evergreen East. Born in Tacoma, Washington to Jorma K. Koivisto (deceased)...
Teodoro Murillo
July 21, 2020
Teodoro Murillo, 81, passed away on July 21, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in Mexico to parents, Maria Cruz Palacios and Eusebio Murillo. Teodoro is survived by his loving wife, Lorenza Murillo; sons, Alfredo, Sergio and Francisco Murillo; daughters, Rosario Viera and Araceli Nunez; brother, Efren Murillo; 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A visitation will be...
Hector Manuel Durón "Simpi"
July 21, 2020
Hector Manuel Durón “Simpi”, 85, was called to Heaven on Tuesday, July 21. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. Hector worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service and retired after 30 years of proud service. He occupied his time in retirement with his hobbies of talented...
Lucila Trejo Fabela
July 21, 2020
Lucila Trejo Fabela, 98, passed away on July 21, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gregorio and Rita Trejo; her loving husband, Bonifacio Fabela; sons, Reynaldo and David Fabela; brothers, Gregorio Trejo Jr. and Pepe Trejo; sister Ascension Trejo. Lucila is survived by her son, Luis E. Trejo Sr.; grandchildren, Monica, Laura, Adriana,...