Obituaries

Robert M. Holguin

Robert M. Holguin

July 5, 2017

Robert (Tippy) Holguin, 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. He was born on November 12, 1943 in El Paso, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents Francisco P. (past Cacique of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo) and Manuela P. Holguin, and is survived by his loving wife Gerri Phillips Holguin of 25 years, as well as his...

Gloria Z. Moncada

Gloria Z. Moncada

July 4, 2017

My beautiful mother Gloria Z. Moncada, 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Gloria would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call, a sort of an offer you can't refuse, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on-bonus, a reunion with family,...

Antonia Butcher

Antonia Butcher

July 4, 2017

Antonia Butcher, 86, Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00pm and a Prayer Service at 7:00pm on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00am on Monday, July 10, 2017 at San Antonio Catholic Church. interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Elva R. Muñoz

Elva R. Muñoz

July 3, 2017

Elva R. Muñoz, 77, Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East. Funeral Mass will begin at 11:30am on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Cristo Rey Catholic Church.

Ernesto P. Martinez

Ernesto P. Martinez

July 3, 2017

Ernesto P. Martinez passed on Monday, July 3, 2017 at the age of 91. He is a renowned international self-taught artist and muralist. He was an illustrator/artist for the federal government for more than 35 years, and a professor of Mexican/American art at El Paso Community College for nine years. He was born and raised in the poor barrios of...

Ramona M. Torres

Ramona M. Torres

July 3, 2017

Matriarch and Loving Mother of the Torres Family, preceded in death by her husband Flavio, and her #1 Daughter Rosalie. Most loved and adored by her children, George, Maria Ramona II, Susan, Patricia and Diana, her sister Constanza, brothers Pete, Richard, her 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was full of life and loved having a...

Jesus Del Hierro

Jesus Del Hierro

July 2, 2017

Jesus Del Hierro, 86, Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 9:00pm, Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East.

Lillie Mae Buck Tacker

Lillie Mae Buck Tacker

July 2, 2017

Lillie Mae Buck Tacker was born on July 3, 1928, in Liberty Hill, Texas, to William Crutchfield Buck and Delia Brown Buck. She passed into the arm of Jesus on July 2, 2017. While growing up in Bertram, Texas, she was a devoted member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In 1948, she was baptized into the Baptist church and remained a...

Oscar De La Fuente

Oscar De La Fuente

July 1, 2017

Oscar De La Fuente, age 64, passed away on July 1, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Maria De La Fuente; father, Luis De La Fuente; sons, Osvaldo and Jeorge De La Fuente; daughters, Alma Delia and Rosio De La Fuente; 13 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and extended family. A visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas on...

Wayne Deward Stinnett

Wayne Deward Stinnett

July 1, 2017

Wayne Deward Stinnett was born to Robert Larkin Stinnett and Alice Modenia Hallford January 10, 1923 in Porum, Oklahoma, the fifth son in a family of six boys and one girl. He passed into eternity on July 1, 2017. Mr. Stinnett grew up in Cushing, Oklahoma, graduating from Cushing High School in June of 1940. He attended the University of...

Jose Rojas

Jose Rojas

July 1, 2017

Jose Rojas, 56, passed away July 1, 2017. He is survived by his wife; Blanca Rosa Rojas, sons; Jose Rojas, Jr., Edgar Salazar, daughters; Edlin Torres, Claudia Salazar, 11 grandchildren, sisters; Olga Rojas, Elva Boatman, Elvira Landazuri, Mary Delgado and Irma Munoz. A Visitation will be from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas, 9521...

Jesus Jose Peña

Jesus Jose Peña

July 1, 2017

Jesus Jose Peña, 70, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm, Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast. Funeral Mass will begin at 9:00am on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Guadalupe De La Cruz

Guadalupe De La Cruz

June 30, 2017

In Loving Memory of Guadalupe De La Cruz, Sr., 85, He passed away on June 30, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. He is preceded in death by his wife Herlinda B. De La Cruz, our Angel in heaven Natalia De La Cruz (granddaughter), parents Blas De La Cruz, Concepción Pulgarin and his brothers Jesus De La Cruz, Manuel De...

Eloisa Esparza

Eloisa Esparza

June 30, 2017

Eloisa Esparza, 83, passed away on June 30, 2017. She is survived by the love of her life, Manuel Esparza Jr.; sister, Rosa Muñoz ; and brother, Lorenzo Paz; daughters, Carmen Esparza, Irma Acosta (Christopher) and Deborah Esparza. Eloisas’ pride and joy are her grandchildren: Eric Esparza (Adri), Christopher A. Acosta, Camille M. Acosta and Abigail L. Esparza; and great...

Maria D. Barba

Maria D. Barba

June 30, 2017

Maria D. Barba, 49, passed away June 30, 2017. She is survived by her parents; Manuel Barrera and Florentina Tapia, loving husband; Arturo Barba, son; Arturo Barba, daughters; Claudia Ivette Herrera, Adriana Christian, Laura Sturgeon, 5 grandchildren, brother; Oscar Barrera, sister; Erica Geisel and grandmother; Maria Rico Tapia. She will be greatly missed. A Visitation will be from 5:00 to...

Richard William Gutierrez

Richard William Gutierrez

June 28, 2017

Richard William Gutierrez, 65, Gathering of Remembrance will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment is Private.

Robert  Lee Bullard

Robert Lee Bullard

June 28, 2017

Robert Lee Bullard, 74, Gathering of Remembrance will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment is Private.

Paul Juarez

Paul Juarez

June 28, 2017

Paul Juarez, age 44, passed away on June 29, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Maria M. Juarez; parents, Juan Juarez and Casimira Ceballos; sons, Paul Peter and Jonathan Nathan Juarez; daughters, Josefina and Liliana Perez; sisters, Marlene Frencis and Michelle Juarez; and one grandchild. A visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas on Sunday, July 2, 2017,...

Josefina R. Roberts

Josefina R. Roberts

June 27, 2017

Josefina (Josie) Roberts, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 in Kyle TX. Josie was a long time resident of San Elizario, Texas. She was born in Mexico to Roberto and Josefina Rosales on August 2, 1942. She was preceded in death by husband, Mauricio Roberts, son Saul Alvarado and mother, Josefina Rosales. She is...

Zoria Beatrice Harps

Zoria Beatrice Harps

June 27, 2017

Zoria Beatrice (Jones) Harps age 82, passed on to be with Our Blessed Lord on Wednesday June 27th, 2017. Zoria was born in Lockhart, Louisiana on September 22nd, 1934 and graduated in 1952 from Westside High School in Louisiana. She attended Grambling University and shortly after fell in love and married Christopher Columbus Harps. Zoria was a loving wife, mother,...