Obituaries
Paulita Mata
April 9, 2020
Paulita Mata born February 26, 1926 in Chihuahua Mexico, passed on April 9, 2020 surrounded by the love and peace of her children. Her family takes comfort knowing that Paulita is now reunited with her beloved Don Roberto and daughter Alicia. Paulita was a devoted wife and mother, married to Don Roberto for 75 years and dedicated to her sons...
Nora Angelica Montes
April 9, 2020
Nora Angelica Montes, age 55, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, April 9, 2020 in El Paso Texas. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister and will be greatly missed. Nora was a strong and courageous woman that never once complained or gave up, she will leave a piece of her self-lessness and loving...
Barbara Lee Kebschull
April 9, 2020
Barbara Lee Kebschull entered into the hands of her Lord on Thursday, April 09, 2020 at the age of 63. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and will be dearly missed. Barbara is preceded in death by her beloved parents, father Eulice L. Buchanan and mother Bertha Buchanan. She is survived by her loving husband...
Arthur William Word
April 7, 2020
Arthur William Word entered into the hands of his Lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the age of 80. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and will be dearly missed. Arthur is preceded in death by his beloved parents father Jack Lawson Word, mother Alice Richmond and sister Alice Settle. He is survived by his loving...
Gilberto "Gil" Arriola
April 7, 2020
Gilberto “Gil” Arriola passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at the age of 70. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a faithful member of the Catholic Church. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He is survived by loving wife, Maria “Flor”; sons, Henry and Roberto; daughters, Viviana and Melissa; brother, Jose...
Maria Aurora Nava
April 6, 2020
Maria Aurora Gavilanes (Nava), affectionately nicknamed “Lolis,” was born on April 21, 1941 and entered the gates of heaven on April 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, and a nephew. She is survived by her husband, Alfredo Nava, Sr.; three beloved children, Alfredo Nava, Jr., Alberto Nava (Jaclyn S. Nava), Margarita Renteria (Lorenzo G....
Valentin Sanchez
April 6, 2020
Valentin Sanchez , age 65, entered into rest on Monday, April 6, 2020 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He is survived by loving children: Miguel Angel Sanchez, Yeni Sanchez, Albina Sanchez, Rigoberto Sanchez, Fernando Sanchez, Maria Sanchez, and Ana L. Sanchez; sister, Cerina Sanchez; and 16 grandchildren. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home West. Please visit our online registry at...
Louis H. Fitzgerald
April 5, 2020
Louis H. Fitzgerald, 84, Navy Veteran, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather. He is preceded in death by his wife Maria Carmen, son John, and daughter Nancy. He is survived by his sons; Raul Fitzgerald , Louis Fitzgerald, Robert Fitzgerald and wife Shanna, Granddaughters; Christina, Rebecca, and Heather, great grandchildren: Marina, Nathan, Christopher, and Eva, Great-Great Grandchildren; Benjamin and Naomi. His...
Angel Alessandro Escobedo
April 5, 2020
Angel Alessandro Escobedo, 10, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2020. He is survived by his loving parents, Mario Escobedo and Maria Renteria; brother, Iker Escobedo; sisters, Danna and Leah Escobedo; maternal grandparents, Maria Sanchez and Hector Renteria; paternal grandparents, Victor and Estela Escobedo. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home- Americas.
Joseph Allen Negrete
April 4, 2020
Joseph Allen Negrete, age 39, entered into Eternal Life on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Joe was born on Saturday, April 4, 1981 in El Paso, TX to Dr. Dionisio and Ellen Negrete. He was a 1999 graduate of Coronado HS. He attended Texas Tech in Lubbock. Growing up, Joe had an adventurous spirit. He loved skateboarding, climbing trees, and playing...
Ruben Grijalva
March 31, 2020
Ruben Grijalva, Jr. started a new chapter in heaven on March 31, 2020- his greatest story ever written. He was a 1987 graduate of Ysleta High School and an army veteran. He lived peacefully in Austin, Texas where he worked for Austin ISD. He loved to fill his mind with the works of many authors and he himself also enjoyed...
Leo Jamison
March 30, 2020
Leo Jamison passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 in El Paso, Texas at the age of 87. He was born on July 11, 1932 in Jacksonville, Florida and raised by Reaver Mobley Jamison and Sandy Jamison. Leo, also known as “Mr. Lee,” was a longtime resident of El Paso and enjoyed careers in both the Army and Civil Service. He...
Sheldon M. Poretsky
March 29, 2020
Sheldon M. Poretsky, son of the late Bessie and Saul Poretsky, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Delgado of El Paso, Texas; sons, Scott and Neal; daughter-in-laws, Amy and Janice; and five grandchildren, Jacob, Rebecca, David, Elise, and Corinne. Sheldon is pre-deceased by his sisters Bailie Weiss and...