Obituaries

Roger Gale Crase

Roger Gale Crase

March 28, 2026

Roger Crase died in El Paso Texas on March 28, 2026 after a short illness. Roger was born at home on August 20, 1951 to Ethel and James Crase in Crase’s Branch Kentucky. He grew up the third youngest of 9 children and was a standout in baseball and basketball through high school graduation. He moved to Stone Mountain Georgia...

Sergio M. Gomez

Sergio M. Gomez

March 26, 2026

Sergio M. Gomez, 74, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM and a Scripture Service at 6:30 PM, Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr.

Salvador Maese Martinez

Salvador Maese Martinez

March 26, 2026

Salvador Martinez

December 28,1940-March 26, 2026

Our father, Salvador Martinez, 85, beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, to be with our Lord in heaven.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and three of his sisters. He leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years, Maria Teresa, his children, Susan Martinez, Salvador Jude (Michelle)...

Daphne Love Hamilton

Daphne Love Hamilton

March 25, 2026

Daphne Rhea Love Hamilton

January 18, 1943 – March 25, 2026

Daphne Rhea Love Hamilton, 83, was called home by our Lord on March 25, 2026. Born January 18, 1943, in Uvalde, Texas. She was a 1960 graduate of Austin High School and attended Texas Western College (UTEP). While in college, she met a handsome young man named Douglas Hamilton, who was...

Betty Hale

Betty Hale

March 25, 2026

Betty Louise Hale, age 66, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. She was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother; and will be greatly missed. She enjoyed reading, sewing and being at the casino and deeply loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Betty is preceded in death by her parents; Robert Joseph Garvey and Evelyn...

William Spier

William Spier

March 25, 2026

William (Bill) Spier, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, in Houston, Texas. He was born in April 19, 1937 to Kurt and Gertrude Spier and lived a life defined by quiet strength, kindness, and deep devotion to those he loved.

Bill was a native of El Paso and went on to proudly served his country in the United...

Oralia "Yaya" P. Marquez

Oralia "Yaya" P. Marquez

March 24, 2026

In Loving Memory of Oralia “Yaya” P. Marquez

Oralia “Yaya” Marquez was called home on March 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family.

She was born on October 10, 1936, in Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua, to Jose and Juana Perez. From an early age, Oralia carried a deep sense of family, faith, and resilience, values...

Maria Elena Olivas De Perez

Maria Elena Olivas De Perez

March 24, 2026

Con profundo pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de Maria Elena Olivas De Perez, quien nació el 10 de agosto de 1960 en México y partió de este mundo el 24 de marzo de 2026 en El Paso, Texas. Su partida deja un vacío inmenso en el corazón de quienes la conocieron y amaron.

Los servicios para honrar y recordar a Maria Elena...

Victor Manuel Garcia

Victor Manuel Garcia

March 23, 2026

Our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, Victor Manuel Garcia Jr., went home to be with our Lord on March 23, 2026.Jr., as he was called at home grew up in a ranch and loved riding horses, donkeys and playing in the cotton fields with his sister and cousins. He loved dogs and had many adorable ones throughout...

Kevin James Pierce

Kevin James Pierce

March 23, 2026

Kevin James Pierce, 67, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026.

He was born in Wyandotte, MI. on September 10, 1958. He graduated from Andress High School and left to serve his country proudly in the United States Army for 16 years.

He would later marry his wife of 40 years, Irene. He worked at Harding Orr & McDaniel for several years...

Joseph "Joey" Lilly

Joseph "Joey" Lilly

March 23, 2026

Joseph Lynn Lilly, age 52 known lovingly as Joey, passed away on March 23rd at his residence surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 12,1973 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Joey lived a life defined by dedication, determination, and deep love for his family and friends.

Joey began his career with BAE Systems in 2004 at...

Avelina O. Valverde

Avelina O. Valverde

March 23, 2026

Avelina O. Valverde, age 87, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 23, 2026. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother; and will be greatly missed. Avelina is preceded in death by her parents; Manuel and Maria Orozco; her dearest son; Guillermo Valverde Jr.; her brother; Manuel Orozco Jr.; and her sister; Belen Torres. She...

Terry H.R. Vazquez

Terry H.R. Vazquez

March 22, 2026

Terry H.R. Vazquez, who was born Hortencia Amanda Rivera, passed away on March 22, 2026, at 95.5 years of age. She was a first-generation U.S. Citizen born to parents who each came to El Paso from Mexico in 1926. Her father, Ernesto Rivera, from Durango, and her mother, Isabel Jasso, from Mexico City.

Terry’s mother gave birth to her at home...

Richard Fass

Richard Fass

March 21, 2026

Richard Lawrence Fass, 88, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026,surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, uncle and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Richard worked for many years as a sales distributor. A true lover of golf, many of his favorite days were on the fairway with friends. He was preceded in death by...

Judith C. Welch

Judith C. Welch

March 21, 2026

Judith C. Welch, 83, of Chaparral, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.

Born in 1943 in Wheeling, West Virginia, Judith was a beloved daughter and sister. After leaving Wheeling, she eventually made her home in New Mexico, where she devoted her life to her work as a professional and celebrated artist. She was especially...

Marcela Saenz

Marcela Saenz

March 21, 2026

Marcela Saenz, 88, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home - East. Interment will follow at 11:15 AM at Mount Carmel...

LeeRoy Montalbo

LeeRoy Montalbo

March 21, 2026

LeeRoy Montalbo, 74, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. A Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2026, at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 1700 George Dieter. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.