Obituaries

February 16, 2017

Enrique Acosta, 88, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather, uncle and friend. Enrique was an avid baseball player, who played for various amateur teams at Dudley Field. He also was nominated for El Paso’s baseball hall of fame. He traveled throughout the southwest showcasing his talents on the field as a shortstop....

February 16, 2017

Merlinda Adela Smith, 82, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017. Merlinda was born in San Andres Island, Colombia on July 12, 1935. She successfully completed her course of study in South America. Merlinda would later marry the love of her life in 1964, Leamon. She basically valued life in general, also loved to socialize with others, and cook on...

February 15, 2017

Marguerite Caruthers passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the age of 65. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, educator, friend, actress and animal lover who will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband Jud, her dog Izzy and grandcat Pandora. She is survived by her children Katherine Lileck-Moreno, Brendan Caruthers, Quinn Judson Caruthers,...

February 14, 2017

February 13, 2017

Francisco V. Ortiz, 86, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Scripture Service will be from 12:30pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will follow at 1:30pm at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

February 13, 2017

Velia Hernandez Garcia, beloved wife, mother and grandmother left us to be with our Lord Monday, February 13, 2017. Velia born November 3, 1933 in El Paso, was preceded in death by son Lorenzo Garcia Jr. Velia is survived by husband Lorenzo Garcia Sr., 12 children, Maria (Saul), Jesus, Tony (Janet), Armando, Jose (Angela), Danny (Martha), Frank (Frances), Irma (Ramiro),...

February 13, 2017

Jorge Carbajal, 70, Visitation: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home East, 750 N. Carolina.

February 13, 2017

Silvia Hilda Martin,92, entered into rest on February 13, 2017 in El Paso, Texas. She was born on November 3, 1924. Direct Cremation to follow

February 12, 2017

Maria Elena Alvidrez, 90, Visitation: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass: 11:00 am Friday, February 17, 2017 at Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church-Dolan Chapel, 355 Dolan. Committal Service to follow at 12:00 pm at Evergreen Cemetery East. www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net

February 12, 2017

Candelaria Viera, 90, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, February 12, 2017, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born February 2, 1927, in Naguabo, Puerto Rico. “Candida” was a great cook, loved music, dancing, and caring for her family. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Martin Viera-Rivera. She also has two surviving sisters, Emilia...

February 12, 2017

Roman G. Benavides, 79, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass will begin at 9:00am on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Committal Service will follow at 10:00am at Desert View Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

February 12, 2017

John Perales born December 8, 1970. "I am totally prepared for this in every way, if I need to leave this world then go home by way of the buffalo then so shall it be, I will fight till the end, I have had such a good life one that rock stars envy." This world will miss him. He is...

February 11, 2017

February 11, 2017

Mary L. Gabriel passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the age of 81. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and will be deeply missed. Mary was born in Brownwood, Texas on October 3, 1935. She graduated from Brownwood High School and would later wed the love of her life in 1969, Joseph Gabriel. As a military...

February 11, 2017

Fernanda Cudworth, 80, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017. She was a lifelong member of EI Paso, Texas and a member of the Catholic Community. She was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lewellyn Cudworth and her two sons, Robert Cudworth and Richard De...

February 11, 2017

Angelina Lopez, 76, entered in to rest on February 11,2017 in El Paso, Texas. She was born on February 18, 1940. Direct Cremation to follow.

February 11, 2017

Francisca B. Rubalcava, 86 died February 11, 2017. She was born June 22, 1930 in Tucson, Arizona eventually making El Paso Texas her permanent home. She was very strong and hardworking single mother and raised two beautiful daughters and two handsome Sons. She will always be loved by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She will always...

February 8, 2017

Orion Star Najera Reyes entered into rest on February 8, 2017 in El Paso, Texas. Direct Cremation to follow.

February 8, 2017

INEZ GUERRERO, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the age of 88. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband Inocencio Guerrero. She is survived by her children; Leonardo Guerrero (Aurora), Maria Esparza, Flor Pérez (Enrique), Rosalio Guerrero (María), Rosa García (Oscar), Juan Guerrero, Guadalupe Guerrero,...

February 8, 2017

SGM (Ret) Robert Wayne Porter, 69, Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm on Monday, February 13, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Interment will be Private.