Obituaries

January 31, 2017

Rufina P. Alvarado, 85, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass will begin at 9:00am on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Committal Service will follow at 10:30am at Memorial Pines Cemetery, Sunland Park, New Mexico. Services entrusted to...

January 31, 2017

SALVADOR F. RODRIGUEZ passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the age of 86. He resided in Cd. Juarez until the age of 25 and moved to El Paso and was owner of Texas Shoe Shop for 55 years. He was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church and was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and will...

January 30, 2017

Eric Anthony Smith, 39, the youngest of four boys, passed away on Monday, January 30th, 2017. He was born on May 24th, 1977 in Norden, Germany. Eric graduated from Andress High School in 1995 where he played soccer. He enjoyed watching sports, especially 49ers and Michigan football. In his spare time he enjoyed watching funny and scary movies, listening and...

January 30, 2017

Enrique Elizalde, 69, passed away January 30, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife; Lorenza Elizalde, sons; Roberto Elizalde, Roman Elizalde, Francisco Elizalde, daughters; Rosario Lascano, Susana Elizalde, Teresa Elizalde Barton, 9 grandchildren, brothers; Jaime Elizalde, sisters; Concepcion, Alicia, Lourdes and Paulina. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Sunset Funeral...

January 30, 2017

Orlando Ramon Porras, age 42, was born on the 12th of January, 1975, and passed away on the 30th of January, 2017. Mr. Porras is preceded in death by his father, Reymundo Porras. He is lovingly survived by his mother, Maria Teresa Holguin, as well as his brothers, Mark Anthony Porras and Oscar Holguin. He will also be fondly remembered...

January 29, 2017

Dolores Maldonado, 57, was a strong and resilient woman who remained determined and unwavering until the end. On January 29, 2017, while surrounded by her family, she passed away and went to be with the Lord. Dolores was a mother, sister, and friend; but above all else, she was a loving, proud and devoted grandmother to her 6 grandchildren, Diego...

January 29, 2017

Eulalia Lujan, 71, passed away January 29, 2017. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt. She is preceded in death by her parents; Salvador and Julia Lujan. Eulalia is survived by her loving daughter; Diana De La O, two Grandchildren, brothers; Jamie Lujan, Cipriano Lujan and Arturo Lujan. A Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2017...

January 29, 2017

Alfonso Armendariz IV, 26, passed away on January 29, 2017. He is survived by his parents; Alfonso and Maria Rodriguez, his loving wife; Marlene, son; Gabriel Santana Armendariz, daughter; Delilah Idali Armendariz, sisters; Stephanie Armendariz and Andreanna Gonzalez. A Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:30 pm Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Sunset...

January 29, 2017

Debra Means went peacefully to be with Our Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2016 after a courageous battle against kidney and heart disease. Her final days on earth were spent surrounded by her loved ones- both family and friends. At her request, no formal services will be held. Debra was born June 19, 1953 in Vallejo, California and grew up...

January 27, 2017

Janise Thomas Smith, 63 passed away on January 27, 2017 in El Paso. She was born on March 10, 1953 to Andrew and Rosalee Thomas. She is preceded in death by her loving parents. She is survived by her brothers: Chris Thomas, Lynn B. Thomas, Craig A. Thomas, Kevin O. Thomas, Marion M. Thomas, Andrew Thomas and Keith Thomas; sisters:...

January 27, 2017

PAULINE ERNST, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 27, 2017. Polly was born on November 5, 1922 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She is survived by daughters, Ronnie F. Moore, Beverly G. Ernst, and daughter-at-heart, Janie S. McNally, grandchildren, Michelle Ferrado (Joe), Ronnie Ramirez, Terri Ramirez, Rick Ramirez (Dian), Paul Moore, Debbi Moore (Vince), Adrianne Guarino (Carmine), Sandi...

January 27, 2017

Rosa Maria Garcia, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Center Compassionate Care, El Paso. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso, where she served her community in the nursing field. She spent many years working at Hotel Dieu Hospital and at Sun Towers Hospital. She retired after 35 years of service to help care for...

January 26, 2017

Maj. (Ret.) DONALD DALE HENSON passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the age of 73. He was loving husband, brother-in-law and will be greatly missed. He served our country proudly and retired as a Major in the United States Airforce. After retirement, he continued his devotion to the community teaching at many colleges. He is survived by his...

January 26, 2017

A visitation for Guadalupe Corona will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Sunset Funeral Home--Americas. A rosary will be held the same day at 7:00 pm. A funeral mass will take place at Saints Peter and Paul Church at 1:00 pm on Monday, January 30, 2017, followed by interment at Mount Carmel...

January 25, 2017

January 24, 2017

Isabel A. Dueñas, 72, born to Julio Dueñas and Antonia Acosta on November 23, 1944 passed away January 24, 2017 in El Paso, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Escamilla Dueñas; sons: Jaime Roberto and Joseph Anthony; daughters: Lourdes and Monica Dueñas; brothers: Hector A., Oscar M., Victor E., Julio J., Rogelio and Sergio Dueñas; 4 grandchildren and...

January 24, 2017

Teru Y. Haling, 89, Committal Service to be held at 11:00 am. on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery

January 22, 2017

James J. De Vaney passed away on January 22, 2017 in EI Paso, Texas. He was born on January 24, 1927 in Wellington, Kansas to Harold E. and Gula Sarah De Vaney. At the age of 14 his family moved to Waynoka, Oklahoma. He joined the Navy and was sent to submarine school then stationed in the Philippines until World...

January 22, 2017

John F. Lotz, 70, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017. John was born in Missouri on April 18, 1946. He met and married the love of his life, Rose, while proudly serving in the U.S. Army. They were married for 48 years and they are now together once again after her passing in late 2015. He has 2 daughters,...

January 22, 2017

Antonio Montoya, Jr., 59, passed away on January 22, 2017 at his home in El Paso, Texas after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was born on August 13, 1957 in El Paso, Texas to Antonio and Jennie Montoya. Tony graduated from Ysleta High School in 1976. After high school he worked for the El Paso Independent School District and...