Obituaries

Aida Esther Figueroa

Aida Esther Figueroa

July 8, 2024

Aida Esther Figueroa, 90, entered into eternal rest on July 8, 2024 in El Paso, TX. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jose Manuel Figueroa. Aida is survived by her loving son, Manuel Figueroa and daughter, Iris N. Figueroa. Also leaving behind 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren to honor and cherish her memory. Aida was very...

Jose "Joe" Merced LeDesma Jr.

Jose "Joe" Merced LeDesma Jr.

July 8, 2024

Jose “Joe” Merced LeDesma Jr., age 87, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 08, 2024 in El Paso, Texas. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and will be dearly missed. Jose (Joe) is preceded in death by his parents: Jose Merced LeDesma Sr. and Emma Burrola, his daughter: Julie LeDesma, and his sister: Luz Fisher....

Blanca Escobedo

Blanca Escobedo

July 7, 2024

Blanca Escobedo, 46, falleció el domingo, 07 de julio 2024. Blanca esta precedido en la muerte de su padre: Guillermo Benitez y su hermana: Cristina Benitez. Le sobrevive su madre: Martha Marendez, su esposo de veintiséis años: Marco Antonio Escobedo, sus hijos: Jacqueline Escobedo, Marco Escobedo Jr., y Bianca Escobedo, sus hermanos: Guillermo Benitez, Jorge Benitez, Josefina Benitez, Veronica Benitez,...

Manuela "Maria" Gonzalez Cruz

Manuela "Maria" Gonzalez Cruz

July 7, 2024

Manuela "Maria" Gonzalez Cruz, 94, entered into eternal rest on July 07, 2024 in El Paso, TX. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Samuel H. Cruz; parents, Pedro and Josefa Gonzalez. She's also preceded in death by her two brothers, three sisters; daughter, Gabriela Cruz, grandson, Samuel G. Salazar and granddaughter, Petrita Melendez. 

Manuela is survived by her...

Bernie R. Duplisea

Bernie R. Duplisea

July 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bernard “Bernie” R. Duplisea on July 7, 2024, in the presence of his family.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Virginia “Ginger” of 56 years; daughter Reagan (Mark) Kelley; son, Jared “Bear” (Frankie); grandchildren, Jeremiah, Jacob, Pavel and Raleigh. Survivors also include brothers, Robert, Melvin (Cathy) and extended...

Douglas Bryan Waits

Douglas Bryan Waits

July 6, 2024

Douglas Bryan Waits entered into the hands of his Lord on Saturday, July 06, 2024 at the age of 83. He was a loving son, husband, father and will be greatly missed.

John David McKinney

John David McKinney

July 6, 2024

John David McKinney entered into the hands of his Lord on Saturday, July 06, 2024 at the age of 80. He was a loving son, father and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be from 11:00am - 1:00pm with a Funeral Service to begin at 12:00pm on Wednesday, July 17, 22024 at Sunset Funeral Home - Northeast 4631 Hondo Pass...

John G. Summerford III

John G. Summerford III

July 6, 2024

John G. Summerford III entered into the hands of his Lord on Saturday July 06, 2024 at the age of 68. Committal Service will be held at 9:30am on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Ave.

Patricia Ann Jefferson

Patricia Ann Jefferson

July 6, 2024

Sunrise: January 7, 1962                                           Sunset: July 6, 2024

“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.”

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Jose Luis Molina "Pepe"

Jose Luis Molina "Pepe"

July 6, 2024

Jose Luis “Pepe” Molina, age 77, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 06, 2024, in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and will be greatly missed. “Pepe” is survived by his adoring children; Rosalio Lorenzo McCoy, Luz Molina Alarcon, Luis Francisco Molina (Lucia), and Myrna Molina (Aldo); his dearest siblings, Maria...

Pedro H. Rodriguez

Pedro H. Rodriguez

July 6, 2024

Pedro H. Rodriguez, 92, passed away on July 6, 2024. Pedro was born on September 3, 1931 in East Chicago, Indiana and was the youngest of 10 brothers and sisters. He met Paulina Gardea in the Catholic Action group in Juarez, Mexico when he was 20 years old. They were married 8 years later on October 31, 1959. Before their...

Yvonne Reyes

Yvonne Reyes

July 5, 2024

In Loving Memory & with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter & sister Yvonne "Dancing Queen" Reyes of Alpine, TX, on July 5, 2024, in El Paso, TX at the age of 59 after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Yvonne was born in Van Horn, TX on October 21, 1964. She never gave up on her...

Gladys E. Enninful

Gladys E. Enninful

July 5, 2024

Gladys was born in Las Cruces New Mexico on August 13, 1952. She was the twelfth child born to (the late) Roosevelt and (the late) Mae Dona (Givens) Boyer. Her childhood in Vado, New Mexico was filled with God, family, friends, music, and singing. Glady loved to use her God given singing talent and could belt out a beautifully toned...

Santos Olivas Jr., "Junior"

Santos Olivas Jr., "Junior"

July 4, 2024

Santos Olivas Jr. “Junior”, age 46, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Santos grew up in Anthony, New Mexico. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend, he will be dearly missed. Santos is preceded in death by his parents, Santos Olivas Sr. and Maria Esperanza Olivas Quintana, his brother Juan Carlos Olivas,...

Teresa de Jesus Nevarez

Teresa de Jesus Nevarez

July 4, 2024

Teresa de Jesus Nevarez, 82 years old, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Teresa was born in El Paso, Texas on October 14, 1941. She graduated from Ysleta High School.

Teresa is preceded in death by her parents, Asencion and Estanilasda Nevarez, her son Agustin Nevarez, and her brother Asencion Nevarez Jr. She leaves behind her daughter Maria Macias,  four sisters,...

Alicia Beltran Dominguez

Alicia Beltran Dominguez

July 4, 2024

Alicia Beltran Dominguez, age 81, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 04, 2024. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; and will be greatly missed. Alicia is preceded in death by her parents; Victor and Elena Beltran; and her siblings; Alberto Beltran, Victor Beltran jr., Arturo Beltran and Alicia Beltran. She is survived by her...

Hector Candelaria

Hector Candelaria

July 4, 2024

Hector Candelaria, 67, entered into eternal rest on July 4, 2024 in El Paso, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Ramon and Celia Candelaria. Hector is survived by his beloved wife, Yolanda Candelaria and son, Juan Alexander Candelaria. As well as his siblings, Jerry Candelaria, Joe Candelaria, Eduardo Candelaria and Silvia Candelaria. Hector was very loved...

Jessica Brooks Pakinkis

Jessica Brooks Pakinkis

July 3, 2024

Jessica Lorraine Brooks Pakinkis, 42, entered eternal rest on July 3, 2024 in Las Cruces, NM. She was preceded in death by her Grandma Marie, Grandpa Mel, and her Opa Walter in Germany. Jessica is survived by her husband, Tony; her son, Nikolai; her parents, Chris, and Angelika Brooks; her brothers, Kevin, and Brian; and her maternal Oma, Gertrud Michel....

Norma Morales

Norma Morales

July 2, 2024

Norma Morales, age 70, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She was a wonderful and generous daughter, aunt, great-aunt and will be dearly missed. Norma is preceded in death by her parents: Eduardo Morales Sr. and Esther Pineda. She is survived by her nephew and nieces: Edward Joseph Morales († Vanessa), Monica Marie Morales (Miguel Angel), and...

Amelia Vargas

Amelia Vargas

July 2, 2024

Amelia Munoz Vargas, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her daughters: Amelia Lopez, Isela Vargas, and Lorena Vargas, her grandchildren: Raul Lopez, Christopher Lopez, Jesus Garcia, Janae Avila, August Vargas, Janeen Montes, Gabriel Lugo, Albert Lugo Jr, Johnathan Lugo, and her great-grandchildren: Kassandra Lopez and Adrian Lopez. She...