Obituaries

Federico Nunez

Federico Nunez

May 9, 2019

Federico Nunez, 61, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina.

Fernando Ortiz

Fernando Ortiz

May 9, 2019

Fernando Ortiz Jr., 40, Gathering of Remembrance will be from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM, Friday, May 17, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Graveside will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Rita Montes Yzaguirre

Rita Montes Yzaguirre

May 9, 2019

Rita Yzaguirre joined the Lord on Thursday May 9, 2019 after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her mother Hortencia Molina, her husband Jose (Frank) Yzaguirre, two sisters, three brothers, and eight God children. Rita was a loving daughter, wife, sister, Nina, and friend. Her enormous heart and selflessness, always giving of her time and resources to help...

Alejandrina (Lina) T. Macias

Alejandrina (Lina) T. Macias

May 8, 2019

Alejandrina (Lina) T. Macias, 85, passed away peacefully on May 8th surrounded by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eduardo Macias Sr., of 48 years. Lina is survived by her children, Leticia, Eduardo Jr. (Betty), Danny (Sylvia), Christina (Sergio) and Arturo. She also had 16 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Visitation...

Stephanie Marie Torres

Stephanie Marie Torres

May 7, 2019

Stephanie Marie Torres 26, passed away on May 07, 2019. Stephanie was born on February 4, 1993, in Killeen, Texas. She is survived by her fiance Manuel Tiscareno Jr; mother Teresa Rosales, father Heriberto Torres, brother Edward Torres (Samantha), brother Ares Torres, and nephews Orly Torres, Ezra Torres, Jake Torres. Stephanie graduated from Eastwood High School in 2011, and attended...

Delfina Cardona

Delfina Cardona

May 7, 2019

Delfina Cardona, 62, passed away May 7, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Roberto Cardona, sons, Roberto Cardona, Antonio Cardona, Ricardo Cardona, daughter, Karla Cardona, five grandchildren, brothers, Franciso Grado, Martin Grado, Oscar Manuel Grado, Reymundo Grado, Armando Grado, sisters, Maria de Los Angeles Ocon, Maria Hernandez, and Maria del Rosario Grado. A visitation will...

Ida Mae Ellis

Ida Mae Ellis

May 6, 2019

IDA MAE ELLIS passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the age of 97. She was raised in Pretoria, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Holmes Junior College in Goodman, Mississippi. In 1945, Ida Mae enlisted in the U.S. Women Army Corps and was assigned to the 117th WAC Hospital Company at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. It was there that...

Gail Fay Cornwell

Gail Fay Cornwell

May 6, 2019

Gail Fay Cornwell, 55, Gail Fay Cornwell tragically passed away on Monday, May 06, 2019. Born January 03, 1964 in Fort Dix, New Jersey, she is survived by her mother Soon Cornwell, sister Gina Morales, brothers; William Gilbert Cornwell, and Gary Lee Cornwell. She served the United States Army on active duty and the reserves. Her tour of duty included...

Jeffrey S. Thrasher

Jeffrey S. Thrasher

May 6, 2019

JEFFREY STEPHEN THRASHER passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the age of 64. He was a loving father, brother and son and will be greatly missed. He was a longtime teacher impacting so many people’s lives and a former professional jockey. He was predeceased by his father Gerald Thrasher. He is survived by his beloved mother, Beverly Thrasher,...

Juliana Yañez

Juliana Yañez

May 5, 2019

Juliana Yañez, 101 years old, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 5, 2019 in El Paso, TX after complications from undetected pneumonia. She was born in El Paso on June 19, 1917 to Antonio Perea Yañez & Romana Borunda Yañez and was 6 weeks away from her 102nd birthday. Although she was well known for her sass:...

James Harold Johnson

James Harold Johnson

May 4, 2019

James Harold Johnson was born in Gallup, NM, December 21, 1945 and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 4, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from Irvin High School in El Paso, Texas; joined the Marine Corp and served in Vietnam; later served with the El Paso Police Department until his retirement...

Isaias Roberto Acosta

Isaias Roberto Acosta

May 4, 2019

ISAIAS ROBERTO ACOSTA passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the age of 27. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and will be greatly missed. He worked for Sigma Con and enjoyed working with his colleagues. He was predeceased by his mother Irene Chacon Pineda. He is survived by his loving wife Marcela Villaneda Acosta, his beloved...

Carmen Lucia Placencia

Carmen Lucia Placencia

May 4, 2019

CARMEN PLACENCIA passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the age of 84. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and will be greatly missed. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Carlos Placencia. She is survived by her loving children; Carlos A. Placencia, Caroline Placencia and Christine Jones, her beloved grandchildren; Matthew and Kelsey. Visitation will...

Luis Padilla

Luis Padilla

May 4, 2019

Luis Padilla Jr., age 70, passed away on May 4, 2019. Luis was born in El Paso, Texas to parents Luis Bencomo Padilla and Julieta Aquiar Holguin. Luis married the love of his life Janice Ann Padilla. He is survived by wife Janice Ann Padilla; sons Juan Joshua Padilla; Christopher Alexander Padilla; John Paul Sanchez; and Michael Montoya; daughters Esmeralda...

Rosa E. Pena

Rosa E. Pena

May 3, 2019

Rosa E. Pena, 84, Gathering of Remembrance will be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a Funeral Service at 12:00 PM, Friday, June 14, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Graveside Service will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Virgetta  Rose Johnson-Smith

Virgetta Rose Johnson-Smith

May 3, 2019

Virgetta Rose Johnson-Smith died peacefully in her home on May 3, 2019. She was 73 years old. Virgetta was born July 29, 1945 in Story City, 10WCi. She was the fourth child of Martin and Bernice Caltvedt. Virgetta grew up on a farm in Story County. She was the subject of her father's photographs because of her natural beauty and...

Manuel Morales

Manuel Morales

May 2, 2019

Manuel Morales, entered into the hands of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 02, 2019 at the age of 85. He was a loving son, husband, father and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his mother Maria Pilar Morales and son Manuel Morales Jr. He is survived by his loving wife Concepcion Morales and his...

Antonio Javier Abad

Antonio Javier Abad

May 2, 2019

Antonio Javier Abad entered into the hands of his Lord on Thursday, May 02, 2019 at the age of 67. He was a loving husband, father, brother and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his loving wife Rita Cecilia Abad, his beloved children; Ann J. Abad, Abigail A. Abad, his loving brothers; Artemio J. Abad, Albert J. Abad,...

Frederick H.  Goodman

Frederick H. Goodman

May 2, 2019

Frederick H. Goodman, entered the gates of his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 02, 2019 at the age of 61. Frederick was born August 14, 1957 in Panama City, Florida. He was a loving and giving son and husband and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in...

Howard Christia Bryant

Howard Christia Bryant

May 2, 2019

Howard Christia Bryant, 52, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm on Thursday, May 09, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive. Funeral Service will begin at 11:30am on Friday, May 10 2019 at Unity Missionary Baptist Church, 4601 Maxwell Avenue. Committal Service to follow at 1:30pm at Fort Bliss National...