Obituaries

Jose Luis "Joe" Hernandez

Jose Luis "Joe" Hernandez

May 26, 2020

Joe Hernandez, 65, passed away on May 26, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. He was born to parents, Roman Hernandez and Paula Rios. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Maria E. Hernandez; daughters, Christy and Cynthia Hernandez; grandsons, Joseph and Matthew Hernandez; granddaughter, Aislin Murillo; great-grandson, Josiah Ray Hernandez; brother, Andres Hernandez; sisters, Bertha Granado, Guadalupe Marufo, Maria Teresa...

Fred J. Morton

Fred J. Morton

May 26, 2020

Fred J. Morton passed away on May 26, 2020. A lifelong aspiring artist, Fred (known as “Pito” by many) enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a lawyer, beginning with his service as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas when, in 1964, he secured a guilty verdict in the infamous Billy Sol Estes case. Pito ultimately settled...

Samuel Contreras

Samuel Contreras

May 25, 2020

Samuel Contreras, 84, Visitation will be from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM with a Rosary at 9:00 AM, Friday, May 29, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Jessica Joana Salmon

Jessica Joana Salmon

May 25, 2020

Jessica Joana Salmon, 39. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm -9:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm, Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. https://www.facebook.com/sunsetfuneralhome/

Velia Guerrero

Velia Guerrero

May 24, 2020

Velia Guerrero, 66, passed away May 24, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents Juan S. Guerrero, mother Maria Elena Salas and sister Lucy Mendoza. Velia leaves behind to cherish her memory son Angel Daniel Guillen; daughter Amanda Esparza; granddaughter, Alexa Lynn Ortiz; grandsons, Christopher Angel Guerrero, Ethan Daniel Guerrero, Matthew Alexander Guerrero; step...

Barbara Jane Norton

Barbara Jane Norton

May 24, 2020

Barbara J. Norton, 80, passed away May 24, 2020 in the presence of family and friends after an admirable and arduous battle with cancer. Born in July, 1939 to John and Una Long, she grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and met her lifetime love, James “Bob” Norton. They wed in April, 1960. Over the next eight years, they had...

Arturo L. Rios

Arturo L. Rios

May 24, 2020

Arturo L. Rios, 84, Visitation will be from 1:00 - 3:00 PM, Thursday, May, 28, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Interment will take place at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Leopoldo Vasquez

Leopoldo Vasquez

May 23, 2020

Leopoldo Vasquez 3/20/28 – 5/22/20 Leopoldo was born in El Paso, Texas on March 20, 1928. He was a proud Bowie Bear. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII, Vietnam, and Naval Reserve. Leopoldo is preceded in death by his parents Estanislado Vasquez and Concepcion Vasquez Martinez: his brothers Antonio, Jose, Alejandro, and Hector. He is survived...

Lorenzo Carrillo

Lorenzo Carrillo

May 22, 2020

Lorenzo Carrillo, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 22nd, 2020. Lorenzo was born in El Paso, Texas on December 18, 1941. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1960. While in high school, Lorenzo was a member of the marching band serving as drum major for 3 years. He also played on the basketball and...

Esmeralda Garfio

Esmeralda Garfio

May 22, 2020

Esmeralda Garfio, 44, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2020. Esmeralda is survived by her loving husband Adrian Vazquez; son, Adrian Vazquez Jr.; daughter, Breanna Vazquez; mother, Blanca Solis; brothers, Marcos Garfio, Samuel Garfio, Edgar Solis; sisters, Josefina Garfio and Lulu Garfio. Services Entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home- Americas.

Carlos Moreno

Carlos Moreno

May 22, 2020

Carlos "Charlie Brown" Moreno, 68, passed away May 22, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father Julian Moreno, and sister Cleotilde Quinonez. Charlie is survived by his mother Margarita Moreno, loving wife Silvia Moreno Cano, daughters Idaly Najera, Lizbeth Moreno, Stephanie Moreno, granddaughters Itzayana Najera, Aytana Najera, Ivanna Espinoza, brothers Julian Moreno, Jose Luis...

Refugio Medrano

Refugio Medrano

May 22, 2020

Refugio Medrano entered into the hands of her Lord on Friday, May 22, 2020 at the age of 88. She was a loving daughter, mother and will be greatly missed. Refugio is preceded in death by her husband Fidel Medrano, her beloved parents, father Gumercindo Porras and, mother Refugio Limas as well as her sister, Manuela P. Marin. She leaves...

COL. (Ret.) Warren Frank Bowland M.D.

COL. (Ret.) Warren Frank Bowland M.D.

May 21, 2020

COL (Ret.) WARREN FRANK BOWLAND, M.D. joined the long gray line and entered into the hands of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the age of 73. He was a proud graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1968. This Airborne Ranger then served in Vietnam as a Platoon Leader with the...

Amanda Nicole Ponce

Amanda Nicole Ponce

May 21, 2020

Amanda Nicole Ponce, 26, passed away May 21, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. She leaves behind to cherish her memory mother Cecilia Ponce, children Jesse Fernando Ponce, Harley Nicole Salazar, Zhavia Emma Sublasky, brother Alex Gandarillo, sister Aaliyah Ponce. She is also survived by Michael Sublasky, and Norberto Salazar. Services are entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

Annie E. Tarpley

Annie E. Tarpley

May 21, 2020

Annie E. Tarpley, 98, of Morrilton AR went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2020. She was born on October 21, 1921 in Morrilton, AR and was a member of the Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Tarpley, parents M.L. & Mary McDonald, brothers, Charles McDonald & wife Phyllis and James McDonald &...

Felicitas Felix

Felicitas Felix

May 21, 2020

Felicitas Felix, 91, All services are private.

Justus Kitati Kitele

Justus Kitati Kitele

May 20, 2020

A Gathering of remembrance will be held from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with a Funeral Service to begin at 2:00 pm at Sunset Funeral Home - Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Funeral Service will be live-streamed at the Sunset Funeral Homes Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sunsetfuneralhome/ 12:40AM

Miguel Sosa

Miguel Sosa

May 20, 2020

Miguel Sosa, age 56, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in El Paso, Texas. He was preceded in death by his beloved father Ruperto Sosa, beloved siblings; Leticia Sosa and Jose Luis Sosa. He is survived by his beloved mother Martha Sosa, his loving siblings, Alberto (Adriana) Sosa, Antonio Sosa and Martha Sosa. Visitation will be held on...

Santos Cervantes

Santos Cervantes

May 20, 2020

Santos Cervantes Jr., 37, passed away on May 20, 2020. He was born in N. Hollywood, California to parents Santos and Maria Socorro Cervantes. Santos leaves behind his loving wife, Maria Nunez; son, John Cervantes; daughter, Zoe Cervantes; brother, Omar Cervantes; sister, Cassandra Cervantes. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home- Americas.

Maria Manuela Beltran

Maria Manuela Beltran

May 20, 2020

Maria Manuela Beltran, 75. All services are private.