Obituaries

Juana Murphy

Juana Murphy

July 27, 2019

Juana Murphy, 91, was born to Lydia Solis in El Paso on August 23, 1927. Juana was raised in Smeltertown. She was a hard worker all her life, spending more than 30 years as a clerk at Desert Cleaners where she met her soul mate. In June 1959, she married her viejo, Albert Murphy, who to this day calls her...

Alma Patricia Garcia

Alma Patricia Garcia

July 27, 2019

Alma Patricia Garcia, 40, passed away July 27, 2019. She is survived by her mother, Yolanda Garcia and brother, Alberto Garcia. A visitation will be Friday, August 2, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas, 9521 North Loop Dr. with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. A funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 2, 2019 at San Pablo Lutheran...

Barbara  Ann Simons

Barbara Ann Simons

July 26, 2019

Barbara Ann Ruebush Simons, 81, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019. She was born in El Paso, TX on July 23rd, 1938 to Neil V. Ruebush and Margaret Elizabeth Brandenburg. Barbara was raised in El Paso, where she attended Ysleta High School and later moved to Chaparral, NM. She married Patrick Henry Simons on April 2, 1955; they were...

Trinidad Arellano

Trinidad Arellano

July 26, 2019

Trinidad Arellano, 98, Visitation 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Rosary at 7:00 PM, Monday, July 29, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 PM, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Old Mission), 131 S. Zaragoza. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Antonia G. Zavala

Antonia G. Zavala

July 26, 2019

Antonia G. Zavala, age 88, passed away on July 26, 2019 surrounded by those she loved. Antonia was born in Ysleta, Texas on February 26, 1931 to her parents Guillermo Granillo and Manuela Granillo. Antonia married the love of her life Guillermo Zavala. Antonia G. Zavala is preceded in death by her sisters and brothers There will be a Tribal...

Willie Lee Mills

Willie Lee Mills

July 26, 2019

Willie Lee Mills 73, entered the gates of his Heavenly home on July 26, 2019. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He served his country for 24 years by joining the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents Sam Mills and Kazzar...

Ana Amelia  Becker

Ana Amelia Becker

July 26, 2019

Ana Amelia Becker, 78, Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive. Scripture Service will begin at 12:00 pm on Thursday, August 01, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit our...

Bertha  R.  Linggi

Bertha R. Linggi

July 25, 2019

Bertha R. Linggi, entered the gates of her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 25, 2019 at the age of 89. She was a loving and giving daughter, sister, wife, aunt, mother and grandmother and will be missed dearly. She is preceded in death by her parents Jose and Josefina Ornelas and her beloved...

Maryann Sitton

Maryann Sitton

July 25, 2019

Our most beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, MaryAnn Kennedy Sitton passed away on July 25, 2019 at her home in El Paso after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 80 years old. MaryAnn was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on August 31, 1938 to Roger and Anna Kennedy. Her father’s job moved the family to El...

Eddie Arthur Swift

Eddie Arthur Swift

July 25, 2019

Minister Eddie A. Swift, 69, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 25, 2019. He passed away at home at 7:33 a.m. in the morning with his children by his side. Eddie was born on July 23, 1950 in McRae, Georgia to Ruth E. Salomon and William Swift. He was educated in McRae Public Schools and graduated from...

Shawana  Robinson

Shawana Robinson

July 24, 2019

Shawana Robinson, 30 years old, of El Paso, Texas, passed away on July 24, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born in El Paso, Texas on July 24, 1989 and went to Andress High School. She went on to earn her Real Estate License and worked for Keller Williams Heritage. She was a pillar in the community, always wanting...

William "Bill" Tullgren

William "Bill" Tullgren

July 24, 2019

William “Bill” Tullgren, 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Bill was born in Rush City, MN, and grew up in Duluth, MN. He graduated from Central High School in Duluth and was drafted into the military, proudly serving 20 yrs at stations in Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX, and Fort Richardson in Anchorage, AK, until his retirement...

Jose Antonio Trejo

Jose Antonio Trejo

July 23, 2019

Jose Antonio Trejo, 76, entered the gates of his heavenly father on Wednesday, July 23, 2019 and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his parents Francisco Trejo and Atanacia Galaviz. He is survived by his loving wife Rosa Maria Trejo and his children; Alberto Trejo, Elisa Elena Rimada, Rosa Isela...

Harvey David McFarland

Harvey David McFarland

July 23, 2019

Harvey David McFarland, 74, Visitation 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM and a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Service will be at 9:00 AM, Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East. Committal Service will follow at 11:00 AM at Fort...

Maria  Giron Guezada

Maria Giron Guezada

July 22, 2019

Maria Giron Quezada, 93, will be laid to rest on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 1:00pm at Mt.Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit our online registry book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

Victoria Quintero Toy

Victoria Quintero Toy

July 21, 2019

Victoria Quintero Toy, 81, Funeral Mass will be at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at St. Mark Catholic Church, 11700 Pebble Hills. Visitation will be from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM with Rosary at 12:00 PM, Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina.

Maria Graciela Retana

Maria Graciela Retana

July 21, 2019

Maria Graciela Retana, age 54, passed away at her residence surrounded by those she loved on July 21, 2019. Maria was born in Durango, Mexico to father Francisco Hernandez and mother Maria Ignacia Gamiz. Maria was married to the love of her life Jose Manuel Retana. She is survived by husband Jose Manuel Retana, son Edgar Manuel Retana, Jose David...

Jean  Marie Evans

Jean Marie Evans

July 20, 2019

Jean Marie Evans June 8, 1921-July 20, 2019 It is with profound sadness to say goodbye to Jean Evans. Also known as Grammie and GeeGee. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her side. She was 98 years young. Jean was born in St.Paul, Minnesota and has lived in El Paso for 59 years. She is preceded in...

Jose Arnoldo Aleman

Jose Arnoldo Aleman

July 20, 2019

Jose Arnoldo Aleman, 78, Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Santa Lucia Catholic Church, 518 Gallagher. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Sylvia Sanchez

Sylvia Sanchez

July 20, 2019

SYLVIA SANCHEZ passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the age of 61. She was a loving mother, grandmother and will be greatly missed. She is preceded by her parents Elpidia and Alberto Sanchez. She is survived by her loving children; Felix Fierro, Deanna Fierro, Isidra Alger and her husband Eric Alger, Genaro Barron and his wife Alayna Barron,...