Obituaries

Carmelo L.  Gutierrez

Carmelo L. Gutierrez

January 7, 2019

Carmelo "Grandpa Carmelo" Gutierrez entered into the hands of his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 07, 2019 at the age of 80. He was a loving son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all who knew him and will be greatly missed. He worked for the Levi Strauss for over 20 years and after retirement he followed is passion...

James Newton Hart

James Newton Hart

January 7, 2019

James Hart – age 85 – longtime resident of El Paso, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was born July 7, 1933 in Whitesburg, Kentucky to O. P. Hart and Millie Breeding Hart. James was married for more than 64 years to Esma, the love of his life, whom he met in the 8th grade. He retired from...

Erma Lee Edwards

Erma Lee Edwards

January 7, 2019

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM with a Funeral Service to be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday January 15, 2019 at Unity Missionary Baptist Church 4601 Maxwell Ave. A Committal Service will begin promptly at 2:00 PM Tuesday January 15, 2019 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery 5200 Fred Wilson.

Ofelia Maria Diggs

Ofelia Maria Diggs

January 7, 2019

Ofelia Maria Diggs, 89, passed away January 7, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. She was born to Alberto and Santos Dominguez in 1929 in Douglas, Arizona. Ofelia proudly served her country during the Korean Conflict Era as a clerk typist with Unites States Air Force, receiving the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Ms. Diggs is survived by...

Yolanda Unzueta

Yolanda Unzueta

January 7, 2019

God welcomed our beloved Yolanda Unzueta, daughter of Jesus Cardoza Unzueta and Carmen Reza Unzueta, into His kingdom the morning of January 7, 2019. Yolanda was born in El Paso, Texas on January 6, 1957. A lifetime El Paso resident, Yolanda impacted many lives as a massage therapist and independent business owner. She was a die hard Dallas Cowboys fan...

Gregory  Michael  Prohaska

Gregory Michael Prohaska

January 7, 2019

A Private Viewing will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday January 10, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast 4631 Hondo Pass.

Eduardo B. Alvirdez

Eduardo B. Alvirdez

January 6, 2019

Eduardo B. Alvidrez, 63, passed away January 6, 2019. He is survived by his daughters, Maria Ines Delgado, Isela Alvidrez, and Anna Alvidrez. A visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 11, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. A funeral service will be from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Interment will...

Terrence Monroe Lawrence

Terrence Monroe Lawrence

January 5, 2019

Terrence Monroe Lawrence, age 41, passed away on January 5, 2019. He is survived by father Monroe Lawrence, loving wife Leticia Lawrence; son Terrence Lawrence Jr.; daughter Kamilah Young; daughter Jirah Lawrence; brother Marlon Rue; sister Tracy Lawrence; sister Cecelia Dean. Visitation will be held at 5-9 PM, Thursday January 10th at Sunset Funeral Home America's 9521 North Loop Drive...

Joyce Patricia West

Joyce Patricia West

January 5, 2019

Joyce Patricia West, 76, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019. She was a loving and free spirited individual. Joyce faced many challenging situations but never gave up on her life’s dreams and goals. Her determination was admirable and she made sure she achieved her goal of becoming a Registered Nurse. Joyce’s greatest joy in life was her one and...

Raul O. Alvarado

Raul O. Alvarado

January 5, 2019

Raul O. Alvarado was born January 31, 1931 in Chihuahua, Mexico and resided in Phoenix, Arizona. Our Lord called him into eternal rest on January 5, 2019 at the age of 87. His mother, Carmen Ortiz, wife Esperanza Alvarado, daughter Helen Walker, and grandson Louie Bowler received him with open arms when making his journey into the kingdom of God....

Juana Garcia

Juana Garcia

January 5, 2019

Juana Garcia, 63, visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 with a rosary/vigil service at 7:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Homes-Americas, 9521 North Loop. Funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at La Purisima Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

Grace T. Shioji

Grace T. Shioji

January 4, 2019

GRACE T. SHIOJI passed away peacefully on January 4, 2019 at the age of 87. She was born in Santa Monica, CA and grew up in the San Joaquin Valley town of Sanger. Three of her elementary school years were spent in a World War II Internment Camp in Poston, Arizona. She graduated from Sanger Union High School. She is...

Isaura E. Sanchez

Isaura E. Sanchez

January 3, 2019

Isaura E. Sanchez, 79, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 PM, Monday, January 7, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home-West, 480 N. Resler. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 AM, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 2301 Zanzibar. Committal Service will follow at 1:00 PM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Antonia L. Espeleta

Antonia L. Espeleta

January 2, 2019

Antonia Espeleta, born December 25, 1935 in Mapimi, Durango, Mexico, passed away in peace on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at the age of 83 years. She was a resident of El Paso for over 63 years. Antonia is preceded in death by her Husband, Rafael P. Espeleta with whom she shared a life together for over 64 years. Survived by...

Robert James Stevens

Robert James Stevens

January 1, 2019

Robert James Stevens (RJ) passed away on January 1st, 2019, at the age of 43. RJ was born in El Paso Texas on December 16, 1975. He graduated from Parkland High School in June 1994. Robert would go on to marry his high school sweetheart Shirley Martinez and have two wonderful children. RJ had worked at FEDEX for the past...

Rosa Maria Ramos

Rosa Maria Ramos

January 1, 2019

Rosa Maria Ramos, 75, Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a Funeral Service beginning at 12:00 PM, Friday, January 4, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Committal Service will follow at 1:30 PM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Ofelia Ibarra

Ofelia Ibarra

January 1, 2019

Ofelia Ibarra, 83, passed away on January 1, 2019. A visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a vigil at 7:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be at 12:00 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2019 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment will be private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

Joan A.  Terhune

Joan A. Terhune

December 31, 2018

Interment Is Private

Rebecca Gomez

Rebecca Gomez

December 31, 2018

Rebecca Gomez, 82, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 PM, Monday, January 7, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 AM, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 7712 Rosedale. Committal Service will follow at 11:00 AM at Fort Bliss...

Maria Gallardo

Maria Gallardo

December 31, 2018

Maria de los Angeles Gallardo passed away December 31, 2018. She was born March 24, 1932, in Parral, Mexico, lived 61 years in El Paso, Texas and died at the age of 86 in Denver, Colorado. Maria passed peacefully after a two-year struggle with failing health, whilst surrounded by loved ones. Maria was a strong woman, a loving mother, and...