Obituaries

April 3, 2019

Most people tiptoe their way through life, hoping they make it safely to death. Not Amalia F. McCammon ("Molly"), she sambaed her way through life, embracing each step along the way. She found joy in the journey and never wavered in her faith and confidence in God. Molly was a patriot and champion of women’s rights who had an infectious...

April 2, 2019

Mary L. Parquette was born June 30, 1935 to McKinnley Edwards and Louise Edwards in Lockhart, Texas and had been a longtime resident of El Paso, Texas moving here in 1961. She graduated from G. W. Carver High School(Lockhart, Tx) in 1953. Then she went on to study at Prairie View A&M where she graduated as an LVN. Mary started...

April 1, 2019

Jesus Javier Grajeda, age 59, passed away on April 1, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. He was born to Juan and Soledad Grajeda. Jesus is survived by loving wife Martha Hilda Grajeda; son Javier Grajeda; daughter Denise Grajeda; daughter Diana Grajeda; four grandchildren, brother Juan Grajeda; sister Maria Concepcion Guererro; sister Maria Bertha Grajeda; sister Elva Padilla; sister Blanca Vargas;...

April 1, 2019

Ofelia Delgado (China), 80, Visitation 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with Funeral Service at 6:00 PM, Thursday, April 4, 2019, at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 Carolina. Interment will be at 12:00 PM, Friday, April 5, 2019 at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

April 1, 2019

RUTH FIGUEROA entered into the hands of her Lord on Monday, April 1, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and will be greatly missed. She was predeceased by her loving husband William Carlos Figueroa, her granddaughter Erika Amparo Isernia, her sisters; Belia Villa and Amparo Esparza. She will always be remembered by her loving children; Laura...

April 1, 2019

On April 1, 2019, Damon M. Montague received the highest honor and was mounted up on wings to rest eternally with our Heavenly Father. Born on September 8, 1966 at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic on Andrews Air Force Base in Camp Springs, Maryland, to Michael S. and Sonja T. Montague, Damon served our country with great distinction, and he lived...

March 31, 2019

JEAN-MARC MARTIN SALLOUM departed this life to be in the arms of his creator on March 31, 2019. Born July 2, 1982 in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, FR, Jean-Marc was a devoted husband and step-dad, beloved son, adored brother, favorite uncle, wonderful nephew and best friend to many, and will be sorely missed by all. He lived a big and exciting life...

March 30, 2019

March 29, 2019

ELIZABETH ANN SIMANIKAS entered into the hands of her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the age of 81. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her loving husband William Constantine Simanikas, her beloved children; Elizabeth “Beth” Louise Rodriguez and her husband Edward Michael Rodriguez, John T....

March 29, 2019

Maria Perez of El Paso, Texas passed away at the age 79 on March 29, 2019. Maria was born in Mexico on January 19th 1940, to her parents Jose Herrera and Maria Herrera. Maria married the love of her life Manuel Perez whom been together for more than 60 years. She is survived by her husband Manuel Perez, son Carlos...

March 28, 2019

Roberto B. Ortega, 81, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in El Paso on June 20, 1937 to Elena Gomez and Miguel Ortega. Survived by his wife Carmen G. Ortega, daughters Angelica Vasquez and Diana Neely, son Robert R. Ortega, 3 sisters, 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Robert is preceded in...

March 28, 2019

Leopoldo Marin, 87, Gathering of Remembrance 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM, Friday, April 5, 2019 Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Memorial Mass 12:00 PM, Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 9825 N. Loop.

March 28, 2019

Dr. George Robert Von Tungeln joined his wife in heaven on her birthday, Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the age of 87. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and will be greatly missed. He was born in Pope County, Illinois on July 18, 1931, to Cecil and Rachel von Tungeln. He married Marilyn Ruth Burris on November...

March 28, 2019

Sergeant First Class (SFC) Ollie C. Patterson Sr. was born on Aug 18,1931 in Charleston, SC. to John and Margaret Patterson. Our Heavenly Father called Ollie home to rest March 28, 2019 at the age of 87. After graduating from High School, he enlisted into the US Army and defended his country in both the Korean War and in the...

March 28, 2019

Manuel Telles Jr., 71, passed away March 28, 2019. He is survived by wife Deborah Telles; son Manuel Telles III (Patricia). Daughters Kimberly Gonzalez (Jose) and Toni Telles, his nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, sisters Teresita Sanchez (Steve) and Martha Telles (Ernesto Salcido), along with his caregiver Yvonne Carasco. Manuel is preceded in death by his parents Manuel Telles...

March 26, 2019

RENE PADILLA entered into the hands of the Lord on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the age of 66. He will be remembered by his beloved mother Isabel; his loving wife, Irma; sons Rene Jr. and Ruben; grandchildren Miguel Rene, Javier Andres, Ruben Jr., Ricardo, and Miriam Annette; siblings Armida Garay, Georgina Lightbourn, Jaime Padilla, and Cristina Perez as well...

March 25, 2019

Elsie Joyce Kilgore Wright, 88, passed from this earth on March 25, 2019, to Heaven’s Glory to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and her beloved husband. Born to Beatrice and Clarence Kilgore in O’Donnell, Texas, she and her family moved to El Paso in 1937. Elsie attended Ysleta High School and married Carl Wright on June 1,...

March 25, 2019

Josefina Elenora Montes Navarrete, Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Friend went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2019 at the age of 100. She was born in El Paso, Texas on October 9, 1918. She has joined her Beloved Husband Agapito Navarrete of 63 years, Brother Raul Ramiro Montes, her great grandchild Jesus Sanchez and her...

March 25, 2019

David P. Oliver, 57, survived by his wife Ruth Oliver, daughters: Terry Moreno, Alyse Oliver and Nina Moreno, sons: Sergio Olivas, Frank Olivas, David Oliver Jr., Kevin Oliver, Saul Oliver and Manuel Olivas, sisters Sylvia Urbiales and Dolores Munoz, brother Manuel Oliver, 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Visitation 4:00-9:00PM with Prayer Service at 7:00PM, Sunday, March 31, 2019 at...

March 25, 2019

Maria Guadalupe Marquez, age 84, passed away on March 25, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. She was born to Hipolito and Ramona Garcia. Maria is survived by sons, Roberto Marquez, Primitivo Marquez, Jr., Rudy Marquez, daughters, Olga Marquez, Norma Barron, Aida Marquez, Anna Marquez, 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, sisters, Trini, Bertha, Margarita and Teresa. She was preceded in death by...