Obituaries

January 9, 2019

DR. (Col. RET.) Leonard Maldonado April 10 ,1923 – January 9, 2019 Dr Leonard Maldonado, 95, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in El Paso. Dr. Maldonado was born in Philadelphia, PA. on April 10th, 1923. He grew up in Puerto Rico and came to New York to attend Columbia. Upon graduating from college, Dr. Maldonado was drafted during...

January 9, 2019

Elisa (Joe) Corona, 94, passed away January 9, 2019, in Temple, Texas. Elisa was a resident of El Paso, Texas where she had numerous careers including being a bookkeeper, a real estate agent, and a tax preparer—which she did for several years. She was a graduate of El Paso High School and she attended San Jacinto Grade School. Elisa was...

January 9, 2019

On his beloved wife's birthday, January 9, 2019, Jack Jerome Rutten, our dearest, treasured and adored, Dad and Poppy, passed away just before his 90th birthday. He was born January 26, 1929 in Minot, ND. After serving in the U.S. Army in WWII, he settled in El Paso where he married his loving and devoted wife, Julie Lozano Rutten on...

January 9, 2019

Manuela “Nellie” Rios, 66, passed away January 9, 2019. Born to Luis and Amelia Dominguez, Sr. in 1952, Nellie was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas and a member of the Catholic Church. She dedicated her last 15 years as a special education teacher with the Fort Hancock Independent School District teaching students of all grade levels. She is...

January 9, 2019

FRED “BIG VIKING” BENITO LUCERO was born April 3, 1937 in Las Vegas, NM., passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in El Paso, TX at the age of 81 after a short illness. Fred had a larger than life personality, never met a stranger, had friends all over the US and Mexico. Fred was preceded in death by his...

January 8, 2019

Barbara Hunter Cardon passed away in her home surrounded by family and loved ones on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at the age of 70. She was born October 29, 1948 in El Paso, Texas to Louis G. and Bobbie Hunter. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and graduated from Austin High School. She attended BYU and completed her...

January 8, 2019

Jose De La Rosa, 46, passed away January 8, 2019 in Arizona. He was born to Armando and Cruz De La Rosa in El Paso, Texas. He is survived by his parents, loving wife of 25 years, Elvia De La Rosa, son, Sergio De La Rosa, (Elisa), daughters, Kenia De La Rosa, Tania Torres, grandson, Ja'Kai Torres, brothers, Armando, Eddie,...

January 8, 2019

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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....

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.

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...