Obituaries

Isidora Garcia Pineda

Isidora Garcia Pineda

September 4, 2024

Isidora Garcia Pineda, age 87, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 04, 2024. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother; and will be greatly missed. Isidora is preceded in death by her mother; Guadalupe Sotelo. She is survived by her loving husband; Juan Pineda; her dearest children; Reymundo Pineda, Elida Mata, Maria Jones, Eugenia...

Elfriede M. Dawson

Elfriede M. Dawson

September 4, 2024

Elfriede M. Dawson, 97, Visitation will take place at 5:00 - 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Funeral Service will take place at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Committal Service will follow at 2:30 PM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. 

Joe A. Lujan

Joe A. Lujan

September 4, 2024

Joe A. Lujan, 64, entered into eternal rest on September 4, 2024. Joe was born in El Paso, TX to parents, Jose A. Lujan and Gloria Gomez. Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Sylvia Lujan. Daughters, Melinda De La Luz, (Son-In-Law Andrew) and Rebecca Ramos (Manuel).  His granddaughter, Victoria De La Luz. His siblings, Joanna Lujan, Rosemary Tarango, Norma...

Jon A. Sanders

Jon A. Sanders

September 4, 2024

Jon Allyn Sanders, a cherished athlete, coach, and mentor, passed away on September 4, 2024, in El Paso, Texas. Born on August 11, 1938, in Oklahoma City, Jon’s remarkable journey began with a passion for sports that would define his life and legacy.

From a young age, Jon demonstrated exceptional talent in athletics; at just 16, he set the New Mexico...

Arturo Franco

Arturo Franco

September 3, 2024

Arturo Franco, 67, Gathering of Remembrance will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 9205 N. Loop. Inurnment will follow at 11:15 AM at Mt. Carmel...

Shirley Yvonne Crawford

Shirley Yvonne Crawford

September 3, 2024

Shirley Y. Crawford was born on April 27, 1936 in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Her formal education was at Lincoln School where she graduated. She then attended Langston College in Oklahoma. In 1956 she married her childhood sweetheart Raymond G. Crawford. That union produced three sons Raymond, Mark, and Ashton Crawford. Her husband being in the military, they lived in, Panama, Germany,...

Genny Galindo

Genny Galindo

September 3, 2024

Genoveva (Genny) P. Galindo entered into the hands of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the age of 87. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and will be greatly missed. Genny was a dedicated English teacher at Bel-Air High School for 17 years. She devoted much of her time to bible study and was...

William James MacDonald

William James MacDonald

September 3, 2024

William James MacDonald, 75, Visitation will take place from 5:00 - 8:00 PM on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Funeral Service will take place at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Committal Service will follow at 10:00 AM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Laurie Chanson

Laurie Chanson

September 2, 2024

Laurie Lynn (Thompson) Chanson born June 19, 1955 in El Paso, Texas - Died September 2nd, 2024 in El Paso, Texas at the age of 69. Laurie's childhood was less than idea. Fortunately, she met her soulmate, Arthur as a teenager. They married at 18 and 19 years old and happily celebrated nearly 51 years of marriage together. For Laurie,...

Elizabeth Ann Franco

Elizabeth Ann Franco

September 2, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Franco was the light of our lives. She was the most caring, loving, forgiving woman in the world. She fought until the end when God decided she needed peace and rest on September 2, 2024 at age 62.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years Eugene Darryl Franco, only daughter Meagan Elizabeth, son-in-law Joshua T. Rhyanes,...

Joe Stires

Joe Stires

September 2, 2024

Joe Stires, 92, passed away Monday September 2, 2024 in Chaparral NM.

A lifelong resident of the El Paso area, Joe was born on April 2, 1932 to Lloyd and Soledad (Carrillo) Stires. He attended Austin High School before joining the U.S. Air Force. He served at Biggs Field until leaving the service in 1959 as an NCO. While there, he...

Johnny Neil Powell

Johnny Neil Powell

September 1, 2024

Johnny N. Powell, 81, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 6:00 PM, Monday, September 09, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina. 

Maria Dolores Pacheco de Harden

Maria Dolores Pacheco de Harden

August 31, 2024

Maria Dolores Pacheco de Harden, 82,  Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 6:00 PM, Thursday, September 05, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina. Graveside Service will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, September 06, 2024 at Mount Carmel Cemetery. 

 

George Frederick Shanahan

George Frederick Shanahan

August 30, 2024

George Frederick Shanahan, 81 years old, on August 30, 2024, passed away in El Paso, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Maria Silvia Shanahan, and sister Catherine Weinstook.

George was a graduate Civil Engineer, actively engaged as hiring contractor for high rise construction, design and building homes, and apartment subdivision design from 1962 through 2003.

All services for Mr. Shanahan will...

Morris Leroy Stewart

Morris Leroy Stewart

August 30, 2024

Morris Leroy Stewart, 80, Visitation from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Funeral Service at 7:00 pm at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive.  Committal Service to be held at a later date.  Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.  Please visit his online memorial at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net. 

Guadalupe M. Dueñez Jr.

Guadalupe M. Dueñez Jr.

August 30, 2024

Guadalupe M. Dueñez, Jr., 84, danced his way into eternal rest on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Canutillo, Texas. Born in the Segundo Barrio of El Paso, Texas, on April 26, 1940, to prize fighter Guadalupe "Kid Gallina" Dueñez and Ana Maria Martinez Dueñez, Lupe was the second child, his older brother Jesus M. Duenez died before reaching 1 year....

Jose Luis Varela

Jose Luis Varela

August 30, 2024

Jose Luis Varela, 76, entered into eternal rest on August 30, 2024 in El Paso, TX. Jose Luis is preceded in death by his parents, Luis and Iduvina Varela. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rufina Varela; sons, Luis Varela and Joe Varela. Daughters, Maria Varela Rodarte and Nancy Varela Medina. Siblings, Vicente Varela, Rogelio Varela, Ernesto Varela, Arturo...

Santiago Ernest Vigil

Santiago Ernest Vigil

August 29, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Santiago Ernest Vigil, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who left us on August 29, 2024, at the age of 88. 

Born on July 14, 1936, in Walsenburg, Colorado, Santiago’s life was a testament to his unwavering commitment to service and his profound love for his family. He dedicated 23 years to...

Cindy Gore

Cindy Gore

August 28, 2024

Cynthia Green Gore passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on August 28, 2024. Cindy was a beloved wife, mother, and friend, and a true blessing to all who knew her.

Cindy was born on January 9, 1948, in Washington, D.C. Growing up as the daughter of a U.S. Air Force officer, she spent her childhood in Canada, Germany,...

Guillermo Gonzalo Salas

Guillermo Gonzalo Salas

August 27, 2024

Guillermo Gonzalo Salas, 80, Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday, September 30, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Graveside Service will follow at 1:30 PM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors.