Obituaries

Elaine B. Slabe

Elaine B. Slabe

February 23, 2019

Elaine B. Slabe, 69, was born in El Paso, Texas on February 06, 1950 to Consuelo Ponce and Thurman James Hard. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband, Robert James Slabe and her daughter Patricia Slabe. Services for Elaine are private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net

Maria Y. Cacho

Maria Y. Cacho

February 23, 2019

Maria Y. Cacho, 79, passed away February 23, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. She was born to Jose Pragedes Ybarra and Maria Guadalupe Vasquez in Durango, Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents, son, Antonio Cacho Jr., and brother, Carmelo Ybarra. Maria is survived by her loving husband, Antonio Cacho, sons, Bernardo Cacho, Jose Juan Cacho, Roberto Cacho,...

Raquel R Sanders

Raquel R Sanders

February 22, 2019

Raquel (Rachel) Pino Sanders, 96 passed away peacefully on February 22, 2019. Raquel’s family relocated from Miami, Arizona where she was born to El Paso’s “Segundo Barrio” during her youth. She was a proud Bowie High School graduate and career salesperson dedicating many years to El Paso’s downtown retail industry at The White House, American Furniture and The Popular department...

Pedro Bustamante

Pedro Bustamante

February 22, 2019

Pedro Bustamante, 66, passed away February 22, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. He is survived by his daughters, Rosemary Bustamante, Brenda Holguin, four grandchildren, a great grandchild, brother, Isidro Ramirez, sisters, Michaela Carrillo, Rita Quezada and Aurelia Lillebo. A visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 1, 2019 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church (Mission)....

Consuelo Esperanza Rodriguez

Consuelo Esperanza Rodriguez

February 22, 2019

CONSUELO ESPERANZA RODRIGUEZ entered into the hands of her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 22, 2019 at the age of 66. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend and will be greatly missed. She was a longtime educator and mentor for many area students. She was preceded in death by her parents Esperanza and Mariano Castro and...

Drew "Drewsky" Swientisky

Drew "Drewsky" Swientisky

February 21, 2019

Ladies & gentlemen, your attention please; Space Cowboy, Blue Soul Funkster, guitar aficionado, & gumbo chef extraordinaire, Drew “Scott” Swientisky has left the building. Survived by biggest fans, loving wife of 30 years, Carol “Mrs. G” Gomez, the Gomez, Swientisky, & Sanchez clans, we keep you in our hearts forever. Playing guitar for 40 years, Drew rocked Lubbock, San Francisco,...

Emmett Arthur Williams

Emmett Arthur Williams

February 21, 2019

Emmett Arthur Williams, age 89, a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas passed away at his home on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Emmett was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary Lou Williams, also a lifelong El Paso resident. Emmett is survived by his daughter, Dorothy W. Brothers (Michael Brothers) her brother Michael Carvalho (Elena Carvalho), grandchildren;...

Octavio Santiesteban Rodriguez

Octavio Santiesteban Rodriguez

February 21, 2019

Octavio Rodriguez Santiesteban passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the age of 63. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents Irma and Marcario Rodriguez Barriga. He is survived by his wife Laura Elena Hernandez, his beloved children; Brissa Marelia Rodriguez Gonzalez, Octavio Macario Rodriguez...

Kim  Ann Padilla

Kim Ann Padilla

February 20, 2019

Kim Ann Padilla entered the gates to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the age of 50. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and will be missed dearly. She leaves behind her daughter Jazmin Marie Padilla, brother Bruce Edward Griffin and sister Jacqueline Ann Sarantan to cherish her memory. Gathering of Remembrance...

Shirley "Sam"  White

Shirley "Sam" White

February 19, 2019

Shirley (Sam) White Jr. entered the gates of his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the age of 94. He was born in Globe, Arizona on April 04, 1924 to Dora Josephine (Hendrix) White and Shirley White Sr. On December 18, 1941 five students from Austin High School enlisted in the...

Lucia Cano Herrera

Lucia Cano Herrera

February 19, 2019

Lucia nació el 30 de Junio de 1943 falleció, el día 19 de Febrero, 2019. Fue originaria de Cd. Juárez y vivió los mejores años de su vida a el lado de sus padres y hermanos en el Ejido Senecú. En el año de 1992 emigró a El Paso Tx. Ella fue fundadora de la Parroquia San Felipe de Jesús...

Marcelina H. Portillo

Marcelina H. Portillo

February 19, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Marcelina H. Portillo announces her passing on February 19, 2019 at the age of 93 years. Predeceased by her husband, Manuel Portillo, and son, A. Armando Lujan, Marcelina will be lovingly remembered by her children, Teresa de Jesus (Aniceto) Ortiz, Martha Arvizu, Guadalupe (Raul) Perez, and Carlos A. Portillo. Marcelina will...

Gianni LaBarbera

Gianni LaBarbera

February 19, 2019

Gianni S. LaBarbera, age 82, passed on Wednesday, February 19, 2019. Gianni was born in Manhattan, New York on May 01, 1936. His loving family was at his side at the time of his passing. He was preceded in death by his children, Armin, Evelyne Rose, William, and son-in-law, Jeremy. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years,...

Sadako Kelly

Sadako Kelly

February 18, 2019

Interment Is Private

Mercedes T. Villalobos

Mercedes T. Villalobos

February 18, 2019

Mercedes Villalobos, 82 went to be with the lord on Monday February 18, 2019. Mercedes was born in Zacatecas, Mexico on September 24, 1936. She was a loving and caring soul, who always looked for ways to help others. Mercy, also known as Mousey was a very spiritual lady, involved in many church activities, which brought her much pleasure. She...

Maria R. Marin

Maria R. Marin

February 18, 2019

Maria R. Marin, age 79, passed away on February 18, 2019 in El Paso, TX. Maria was born in Tornillo, TX to Ponciano and Petra Ramirez. She was preceded in death by Jose Marin (Husband), Jose Marin, Jr. (Son), Ponciano Ramirez (Father), Petra Ramirez (Mother). She is survived by son Javier Marin; daughter Evangelina Aguilera; daughter Maria Marin Amador; daughter...

David Molinar, Sr.

David Molinar, Sr.

February 18, 2019

David Molinar, 62, passed away February 18, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. He leaves behind son, David Molinar, Jr., Joel Molinar, stepson, Abel Lopez, stepdaughter, Amy Aleman, seven grandchildren, a great grandchild, sisters, Carmen Duran, Soledad Juarez, Virginia Flores and several nieces and nephews. A visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, 23 of February 2019 at...

Jose  Mario Navarro

Jose Mario Navarro

February 18, 2019

Committal Service will begin at 11:30 am on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson.

Ruben Narciso Ramirez

Ruben Narciso Ramirez

February 17, 2019

RUBEN NARCISO RAMIREZ passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the age of 37. He was a loving son, father, brother, uncle and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his loving parents Juana and Jesus Munoz, his beloved daughter Brianna Denice Ramirez, his loving sisters Yvette Ramirez Yee, Jessica Munoz, Christina Munoz, his nephews and nieces; Estrella...

Jesus "Rey" Cortez

Jesus "Rey" Cortez

February 17, 2019

Jesus “Rey” Cortez passed away February 17, 2019 at the age of 82. He was born in El Paso and attended Jefferson high school. He was a Pawn Broker for Dave’s Loan Co. for 60 years. He is preceded in death by both parents, Eduardo and Rebecca Cortez and his beloved dog, Tootsie. He is survived by his wife of...