Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...