Obituaries

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...

Maria Del Refugio Jimenez

Maria Del Refugio Jimenez

December 31, 2018

Maria del Refugio Jimenez was born in Redford, TX on September 29, 1917. Married Francisco Jimenez Sr. on August 12, 1933. Was preceded in death by her husband Francisco Jimenez, Sr. and son Francisco Jimenez, Jr. Is survived by her children Ismael Jimenez, Maria Lira, Oscar Jimenez, Ricardo Jimenez, Alfredo Jimenez, Joel Jimenez, Jose Jimenez, Graciela Valerio and Luis Armando...

Maria Esther Vargas

Maria Esther Vargas

December 30, 2018

MARIA ESTHER VARGAS entered into the hands of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the age of 73. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents Enrique Soriano Sr. and Guadalupe Martinez, her siblings; Lorenzo Soriano and Fernando Alberto Soriano. She...

Dolores  E.  Cruz

Dolores E. Cruz

December 29, 2018

Dolores E. Cruz passed away at her home of 56 years on December 29, 2018. Dolores was born on September 18, 1924 in Zambales Philippines. She married Roger B. Cruz in 1943 and they later laid down roots in El Paso in 1962. She was a loving and dedicated mother, wife, grand-mother and great-grandmother. Dolores had an exceptional green thumb...

Aurora Granados

Aurora Granados

December 29, 2018

Aurora “China” Granados, 82, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Aurora was born in La Union, NM on May 20, 1936, she was retired homecare provider for the elderly. Aurora was known for her great cooking, her fashion, dancing, and going out on the town. She fought whole-heartily for her family and loved ones. She will be deeply missed...

Felipe Martinez

Felipe Martinez

December 28, 2018

Felipe Martinez, 81, passed away December 28, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Herlinda Martinez, sons, Philip Martinez (Marsha), Andrew Martinez (Lisa), daughter, Annette Rodriguez, grandchildren, Matthew Rodriguez (Jazmin), Theresa Rodriguez (Larry), great grandchildren, Ava Renee Martinez, Grayson Fox Rodriguez and sister, Mona Weiser. Felipe served in the United States Army. Felipe worked at the Utility Trailer Company...

Adalberta Villalva

Adalberta Villalva

December 28, 2018

Adalberta Villalva, 92, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina.

Irma Velarde- Rodriguez

Irma Velarde- Rodriguez

December 28, 2018

Irma Velarde- Rodriguez, 62, Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2019 with a rosary/ vigil service at 6:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Homes- Americas, 9521 North Loop Dr. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 9205 North Loop Dr. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel...

Juana S. Santillanes

Juana S. Santillanes

December 27, 2018

Juana S. Santillanes, 93, passed away December 27, 2018. A visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, December 28, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a vigil/rosary at 7:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Horizon City. Interment will be private. Services entrusted to Sunset...

Elizabeth Dolores Aragon

Elizabeth Dolores Aragon

December 26, 2018

Elizabeth Dolores Aragon, 56, Visitation will be from 4:00 - 9:00 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM, Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East 750 N Carolina Dr. Funeral Mass will be at 9:00 AM, Monday, December 31, 2018 at Guardian Angel Church, 3021 Frutas. Interment will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery.

Elias Brito

Elias Brito

December 26, 2018

Elias Brito, 90, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 PM, Friday, December 28, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 9:00 AM, Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church 9205 N. Loop. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Arturo M. Licon

Arturo M. Licon

December 25, 2018

Arturo M. Licon, 84, Gathering of Remembrance will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with a Funeral Service at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Fernando Cardenas

Fernando Cardenas

December 25, 2018

Fernando Cardenas, 66, passed away December 25, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Evangelina G. Cardenas, son, Cesar Fernando Cardenas, brothers, Jesus Jose Cardenas, Eduviges Cardenas, Roberto Cardenas, Domingo Cardenas, Ramon Cardenas, and sisters, Ofelia Cardenas and Rafaela Cardenas. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.,...