Obituaries

Debbie Ann Armendariz

Debbie Ann Armendariz

April 12, 2025

Thank you, Lord, for blessing our family with Debbie. By your Divine Design, you formed her in the womb with the extra love chromosome that distinguished her as Down Syndrome.

It was evident that Debbie’s purpose in life was to teach us humility, joy, and laughter, and through that, we learned how to genuinely love back with the mind and heart...

Francisco Daniel Velez

Francisco Daniel Velez

April 11, 2025

Francisco Daniel Velez, 64, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM and a Scripture Service at 7:00 PM, Friday, April 25, 2025 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr.

Blanca Estela Soto

Blanca Estela Soto

April 10, 2025

Blanca Estela Soto, age 74, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 10, 2025. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife and mother; and will be greatly missed. Blanca is preceded in death by her parents; James Whitaker and Noema Trevino; and her son; Maxie Soto Jr. She is survived by her loving husband; Maximo Soto; her dearest daughter; Monica...

Dolores O. Phillips

Dolores O. Phillips

April 9, 2025

Dolores Olga Phillips, 84, of El Paso, Texas and formerly of Champion, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025. She was born in Warren Ohio, to William and Genevieve MinYoung.

Dolores was a 1959 graduate of Champion High School and studied at Kent State University. In September 1962 Dolores married Allen Phillips. Al recently passed away in December 2024.

Dolores was a...

Raquel Blanco

Raquel Blanco

April 9, 2025

Raquel B. Blanco, 79, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 09, 2025. She was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She had a heart full of warmth and a spirit defined by grace, strength, and kindness. To know her was to be welcomed with open arms and unwavering love. Raquel is preceded in death...

Martin Cedillo

Martin Cedillo

April 8, 2025

Martin Cedillo., age 58, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 08, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful son, brother, and husband and will be greatly missed. Martin is preceded in death by his father; Rosendo Cedillo; and his siblings; Rosendo Cedillo Jr. and Maria de Lourdes Cedillo-Corella. He is survived by his loving mother; Maria Teresa...

Ricardo Andres Ibarra

Ricardo Andres Ibarra

April 8, 2025

Ricardo Andres Ibarra, 73, our beloved Father, passed away on Tuesday, April 08, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. A Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive, with a Prayer Service at 6:00 pm.  Committal Service will begin at 11:00 am Friday, April 25, 2025 at Desert...

Gloria Lilia Vasquez

Gloria Lilia Vasquez

April 8, 2025

Gloria Lilia Vasquez, 84, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM, Monday, April 14, 2025 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church, 12200 Vista Del Sol. Interment will follow at 11:30...

Ema G. Villalobos

Ema G. Villalobos

April 8, 2025

Ema G. Villalobos, age 84, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend and will be dearly missed. Ema is preceded in death by her devoted husband: Angel H. Villalobos Jr., her parents: Salvador S. Gallegos and Petra Mendoza, her sister Teresa Mendoza, and her brother: Salvador Gallegos Jr....

Jose Torres

Jose Torres

April 8, 2025

Torres, Jose, 94, Visitation 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Monday, April 21, 2025, at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.  Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 11:00 am, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, with full Military Honors.  

Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Please visit his online memorial at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net. 

Adela Antonieta Marquez

Adela Antonieta Marquez

April 7, 2025

Adela Antonieta Douglas Márquez was born on September 24, 1937 in El Paso, TX. She died on April 7, 2025 at age 87. She was known affectionately as “Peggy”. Adela graduated from Jefferson High School and attended El Paso Tech, where she met and then married the love of her life Hugo E. Márquez on 11/19/1955. They had four daughters...

Julienne Ayers

Julienne Ayers

April 7, 2025

Julienne “Jewels” Ayers, age 66, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 7, 2025. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, friend and will be dearly missed. Her sense of humor, smile and laugh were infectious to anyone who ever had the pleasure of spending time with her. Julienne is preceded in death by her mother: Mary Lowery,...

Ruth Lanelle Hatley

Ruth Lanelle Hatley

April 7, 2025

Ruth Lanelle Hatley, 82, All services are private.

Juana Rodriguez Duran

Juana Rodriguez Duran

April 6, 2025

Juana Rodriguez Duran, 55. Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sister passed away on April 6, 2025. A visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 pm., Monday, April 21, 2025 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Dr. with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am., Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Holy Family Catholic...

Yong Cha Burnett

Yong Cha Burnett

April 6, 2025

Yong Cha Burnett, entered into the hands of her Lord on Sunday, April 06, 2025, at the age, of 75.  

Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive, and a Prayer Service commencing at 12:00 pm.  Committal Service to follow at 2:00 pm at Fort Bliss...

Juan Manuel Ortiz

Juan Manuel Ortiz

April 6, 2025

Juan Manuel Ortiz, 71, entered into eternal rest on April 6, 2025 in El Paso, TX. Juan is preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Ortiz. Parents, Jose Manuel Ortiz and Petra Gomez. Brother, Ramon Antonio Ortiz. Juan is survived by his loving daughters, Sylvia Yarid Ortiz, Sylvia Echiveste Mendez and Corina Echiveste. Brothers, Jose De Jesus Ortiz and Jose...

George Hackler

George Hackler

April 6, 2025

George R. Hackler, age 93, passed away on Sunday April 6, 2025. He was a public servant and had a great love for New Mexico History. George had a Bachelor of Science in mathematics and physics from New Mexico State University. He worked at the Physical Science Laboratory at NMSU, Burn Construction Company and NASA. He was elected to the...

Cecilia G. Rodriguez

Cecilia G. Rodriguez

April 6, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Cecilia G. Rodriguez on April 6, 2025, born October 1, 1939, known as Tally to family and friends. Cecilia was a paralegal at El Paso Legal Aid and also at the law firm Bramlett and Bramlett. She served as President of the Police Wives Association in 1969 and 1973,...

Roberto Armendariz

Roberto Armendariz

April 5, 2025

Roberto “Beto” Armendariz, age 79, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 05, 2025 in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and will be dearly missed. Beto is preceded in death by his parents: Guillermo Armendariz Godoy and Maria De Jesus Romero, and his granddaughter: Jacqueline Camille Moreno. He is survived by...

Ricardo Acosta

Ricardo Acosta

April 3, 2025

Ricardo Acosta entered into the hands of his Lord on Thursday, April 03, 2025, at the age of 22.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2025, at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive, with a Prayer Service to commence at 6:00 p.m. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Please visit his online...