Obituaries

Juana Salas

Juana Salas

December 3, 2018

Juana Salas, entered into her final rest on December 03, 2018, at the age of 85. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, Geronimo Valdez and Ramona Rodriguez. She is survived by her loving husband Refugio S. Salas, her beloved children Laura Aide Sanchez, Eduardo Salas,...

Andres A Gomez

Andres A Gomez

December 2, 2018

Andres A. Gomez, 89, A visitation will held, Friday, December 7, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a rosary/ vigil service at 12:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Homes- Americas, 9521 North Loop Dr. A interment service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson.

Paula Olson

Paula Olson

December 2, 2018

PAULA OLSON entered into the hands of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at the age of 78. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her sister-in-law Barbara Nault. She is survived by her loving husband William Adrian Olson, her beloved children; George Albert Olson...

Eva G. Olivas

Eva G. Olivas

December 1, 2018

Eva G. Olivas, 78, returned to her heavenly home on December 1, 2018 with her family by her side. Her devotion to family and unswaying faith in God gave her the support and strength to continue on her journey. She is survived by her Daughters; Julia (Jerry) Rodriguez, Cynthia Uribarri, Tisha Olivas; Grandchildren: Janina (Israel) Ramos, Catherine Rodriguez, Christopher Rodriguez;...

Maria de la Luz Garay

Maria de la Luz Garay

December 1, 2018

Maria de la Luz Garay, 86, from El Paso, Texas, passed away on December 1, 2018. She was born in Chihuahua, Mexico. She was a loving, devoted, and faithful wife, mother and friend. She is preceded in death by her husband Carlos V. Garay. She is survived by her children, Carlos (Maria), Olivia (Joel) Wright, Javier (Leticia), Oscar (Lily), Jamie...

Augustin David  Nelson

Augustin David Nelson

December 1, 2018

Augustin David Nelson, 36 years old, passed away December 01, 2018. David was born in Bellflower, CA on April 16, 1982. He graduated from Canyon Spring High School in Moreno Valley, CA. Following graduation he moved to El Paso, TX in 2000 and resided in the city he loved for 18 years. David was an accomplished hair stylist/ barber and...

Diana Sue De Santos

Diana Sue De Santos

November 30, 2018

Diana Sue De Santos, 52, was born in El Paso, Texas to John A. Danley and Elia Salcido. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband, Francisco De Santos III; her son, Francisco Dominic de Santos; her daughters Mary Therese de Santos and Gabriela Renee de Santos; and her brother John David Danley. Diana attended Our Lady of...

Elmer  Gilbert Nichols

Elmer Gilbert Nichols

November 30, 2018

Elmer Gilbert Nichols, 87, was born in Endicott, New York on January 26, 1931 to Elmer Fred Nichols and Dorothy Evelyn Nichols. He passed away in El Paso, Texas on November 30, 2018. He served our country in the United States Army for over 20 years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Sophia Lee Nichols; daughter, Teresa...

Cyndi Ann Coleman

Cyndi Ann Coleman

November 29, 2018

Cyndi Ann Coleman, 34, was born November 17, 1984 in Pasadena, Texas to Jesus Antonio “Tony” Valenzuela and Minda “Mindy” Christine Coleman. She passed on November 29, 2018 in El Paso, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Cyndi, also known as “Sunshine”, will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. She was always known as an incredibly...

Juan Pablo & Jonathan Salas

Juan Pablo & Jonathan Salas

November 29, 2018

Juan Pablo Salas, 58, February 20, 1960 - November 22, 2018. Jonathan Salas, 24, August 4, 1994 - November 29, 2018. En la ciudad de El Paso,Tx fallecieron en el seno de nuestra Santa Madre Iglesia Católica y Apostólica Juan Pablo Salas Galvan y Jonathan Salas. Con profundo dolor le participan a usted su esposa e hijos tan trágico deceso....

Adrian Trujillo

Adrian Trujillo

November 29, 2018

Adrian Trujillo, 37, Visitation will begin at 11:00am with a Funeral Service at 12noon on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Committal Service will follow at 1:00pm at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ricardo Valles

Ricardo Valles

November 28, 2018

RICARDO VALLES entered into the hands of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the age of 80. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and will be greatly missed. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from the United States Postal Service. He is survived by his loving wife Maria de...

John Reynolds Hughes

John Reynolds Hughes

November 28, 2018

JOHN REYNOLDS HUGHES entered into the hands of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the age of 48. He was born on April 13, 1970. He was a member of a pioneer ranching family of Jeff Davis County, Texas. As a child, he spent many happy times on the X Ranch at Kent, Texas. John graduated...

Manuel Cordero

Manuel Cordero

November 28, 2018

Manuel Cordero, 87, A Visitation Service will be held, Monday, December 3, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Homes- Americas, 9521 North Loop Dr. A Funeral Mass will be held, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 673 Old Hueco Tanks Rd....

Hermelinda Sanchez

Hermelinda Sanchez

November 28, 2018

Hermelinda H. Sanchez, 95, passed away November 28, 2018 in El Paso, Texas. She is survived by her son, Carlos Perez, daughter, Reyna P. Lincon, 15 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. A visitation will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas, 9521 North Loop Dr. with a vigil/rosary at 11:30 a.m. A funeral mass will...

Herlinda Bonilla Hutchins

Herlinda Bonilla Hutchins

November 27, 2018

Herlinda Bonilla Hutchins, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in El Paso, Texas. It brings great comfort to know she is having a grand and joyous reunion with treasured family and friends beyond the veil. Linda was born 16 May 1935 in Tornillo, TX to Esperanza de la Cruz and Aureliano Barron Bonilla. Growing up she spent...

Josefina Montes

Josefina Montes

November 27, 2018

Josefina Montes, 83, passed away November 27, 2018. She is survived by her sons, Fernando Montes, Jr. (Karla), Alejandro Montes, Jose Luis Montes (Rosa Maria), Rodolfo Montes, daughter, Sylvia Lopez (George), 12 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, brothers, Jose Chavez, Robert Chavez and sister Maria Elena Chavez. A visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m, Friday, November 30, 2018 at...

Irma Irene Calzada de Hernandez

Irma Irene Calzada de Hernandez

November 27, 2018

Irma Irene Calzada de Hernandez, 61, Visitacion de 4:00 PM a 9:00 PM con Rosario a las 7:00 PM, jueves, 29 de noviembre 2018 en la funeraria Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Misa Funebre sera a la 1:00 PM, viernes, 30 de noviembre 2018 en la iglesia catolica Most Holy Trinity, 10000 Pheasant. Entierro seguira en el panteon...

Robert Joseph Distler

Robert Joseph Distler

November 27, 2018

Robert Distler, Sr. of El Paso, TX, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2018 at the age of 88. Born in Jefferson City, Missouri, Robert joined the army in 1952. He married his wife Ernestine in 1957. He retired and moved to El Paso from White Sand Missile Range in 1972 after 20 years of military service. He worked in...

Phyllis Beryl (Hahn) Smith Kirkwood

Phyllis Beryl (Hahn) Smith Kirkwood

November 27, 2018

PHYLLIS BERYL (HAHN) SMITH KIRKWOOD entered into the hands of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the age of 91. She was a longtime resident of El Paso. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and will be greatly missed. She enjoyed knitting blankets with ladies at The Ronald McDonald House for preemies at local...