Obituaries

July 15, 2018

On July 15, 2018, Maria De Jesus Espinoza Sotak passed away after a long illness at the age of 84. She was born in June 28, 1934 in Aguascalientes, Aguas Mexico. She immigrated to El Paso, married Donald Sotak and became a U.S. citizen. She was very proud that she became a U.S. citizen. She sent for her children from...

July 15, 2018

Jennifer Hoekstra, a long-time resident of El Paso, TX, passed away on Sunday, July 15th, 2018 at the age of 34. Jenny is survived by her mother, Charlotte Taylor; step father Thomas Taylor; her children, Jordan, Sierra, Jamarra, and Jamajj Hoekstra; her grandmother, Linda Eichensehr; her grandfather, Richard Hoekstra; her sisters, Laura Jennings, Danielle Lindbloom and Coreina Taylor; and her...

July 14, 2018

BERTA ROJAS SOLIS entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the age of 84. She was born and raised in Smeltertown on July 24, 1933 to Manuel and Candelaria Rojas. She married in 1952 to Enrique Solis and celebrated 65 years of marriage. She was preceded in death by her son Jose...

July 14, 2018

July 14, 2018

Rita Santillan, 92, born in Chandler, AZ to Jose and Jesusita Martinez. She passed away July 14th 2018 in El Paso, TX. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons Ruben Santillan, Juan Santillan, Jose Santillan, Antonio Santillan, Alejandro Santillan, Miguel Santillan, her daughters Ofelia Santillan, her sisters Estela Velarde and Mercedes Martinez and 44 grandchildren. She is preceded...

July 14, 2018

After a lengthy illness, Caridad Garcia Diesto peacefully passed from this world on Saturday, July 14, 2018, following her 96th birthday. The last remaining child of 10 siblings born to Enrique and Antonia de los Santos Garcia of Tuao, Cagayan, Philippines, she married Rogerio de la Cruz Diesto on July 11, 1945. Sons Edgar and Robert, were born soon after....

July 13, 2018

Lorenzo G. Ramirez, 98, passed away July 13, 2018. He was a veteran of World War II and worked more than 50 years with several companies such as Hugh McMillan and Standard Aggregates. He mainly operated the paving machine and was classified as a heavy machine operator. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Soledad Ramirez. He is...

July 13, 2018

CARLOS GUENAGA entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 13, 2018 at the age of 68. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and will be greatly missed. He was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War and later retired as a Staff Sergeant from the United States Army. He continued to serve our...

July 13, 2018

Estela C. Aguilar, 92, Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 6:00 PM and a Rosary at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. A Chapel Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East. Interment will follow at...

July 12, 2018

Humberto Torres Cadena, 50, Visitation 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 PM, Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 9:00 AM, Monday, July 16, 2018 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 9025 N. Loop. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

July 11, 2018

Emilio Gonzales, age 22, was born on April 1, 1996 and passed away on July 11, 2018. He is predeceased by his son, Zayden Noah Gonzales. He is survived by his wife, Susan Gonzales; mother, Irene Romero; sons, Orion Gonzales and Alazae Nova Gonzales; brothers, Adrian De La Torres, Victor De La Torres, Richard Romero, Anthony Romero, Martin Romero, and...

July 11, 2018

Pedro Manuel Ramirez, 89, It is with great sadness to announce the death of my father this past Wednesday. Pedro (Pete) Ramirez. He is now resting in peace with his lord. If you were fortunate to know him, you knew he loved to talk! Right now he probably finding his love ones and friends and telling them all about his...

July 11, 2018

Ursula Ingrid Torres, 77, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service will begin at 9:30am on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will follow at 11:00am at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

July 10, 2018

Antonio "Toti" Silvas Jr., 81, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 PM, Monday, July 16, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 7712 Rosedale. Committal Service will follow at 2:30 PM at...

July 10, 2018

David S. Tellez Jr., 87, Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 9:00 AM, Friday, July 13, 2018 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1050 N. Clark. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

July 10, 2018

Jose Duran of El Paso, Texas passed away on Jul 10, 2018. Jose is survived by his wife, Josefa Duran, sons, Jose Duran Jr., Jesus Duran, daughters, Yolanda Gurrola, Leticia Garcia, six grandchildren, brothers, Ramon, Jose, Luciano, Rufino, sisters, Catalina and Ulalia. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a...

July 10, 2018

Susana Robles, age 55, was born on January 29, 1963 and passed away on July 10, 2018. She is predeceased by her father, Felix Moreno Jr., and brothers, Sam and Reynaldo Moreno. She is survived by her mother, Martha Moreno; son, Jacob Rodriguez; daughters, Andrea Rodriguez, Lorena Dominguez, and Adriana Rodriguez; brothers, Eddie and Victor Moreno; sister, Linda Moreno; and...

July 9, 2018

Ramiro Alvarado, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 9, 2018. Ramiro was born in El Paso, TX on April 19, 1927. Upon leaving high school, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a fireman first class aboard the USS Missouri during WWII. In 1952, he married the love of his life, Esperanza Zuloaga. Ramiro enjoyed a 36-year career...

July 9, 2018

Rodolfo Gutierrez Acosta, 79, All services are private.

July 9, 2018

Raoul Jose Pichardo, 93, Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 6:00pm with Full Military Honors at 5:00pm on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Interment is Private.