Obituaries
Delores "Tena" Stewart
December 4, 2017
Delores (Tena) Stewart, born in Tuscaloosa Al on March 15th, ’38, passed away December 4th, 2017 at Hospital of Providence Sierra Campus. She is preceded in death by her parents Mrs. Alice Summers, and Mr. Walter Jones, an Aunt Mrs. Ida Mae Brown and Brother Mr. Fredrick Brown. She is survived by husband Dr. (Ret. SGM) Orbie Stewart, her son,...
Manuel Jesus Barajas
December 4, 2017
Manuel Jesus Barajas, age 78, was born on October 27, 1939 and passed away on December 4, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Ernestina Delgado Barajas; sons, Manuel Barajas Jr, Daniel Barajas, and Samuel Barajas; daughter, Vickie Hughes; brother, Roman Barajas; sisters, Juaquina Hernandez and Victoria Apodaca; as well as three grandchildren. A visitation will be held at Sunset...
Jaime O. Perez
December 4, 2017
Jaime O. Perez, age 62, passed away on December 4, 2017. Jaime was born on December 13, to Guadalupe Perez and Maria de la Luz Guerrero. He is survived by his sisters Lupe Vasquez and Antonieta Camacho, and his brothers Juan Perez, Hector Perez, Ernesto Perez, and Miguel Perez. He was preceded in death by his father Guadalupe Perez, mother...
Richard J. "Dick" Thorpe
December 4, 2017
On December 4, at 1:20pm, Dick Thorpe took his final breath and left for his new home with our Heavenly Father. Dick always enjoyed looking at homes and finding the perfect place to live with Lulu. How fitting that he has gone before Lulu to find and decorate one of the many rooms that Jesus has saved and prepared. Dick...
Ernesto J. Lopez
December 4, 2017
Ernesto J. Lopez, 89, Visitation 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East. Funeral Mass 9:30 AM , Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Santo Niño de Atocha Catholic Church. Committal Service will follow at 11:00 AM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery withy Military Honors.
Ottis Cecil Griffy
December 3, 2017
Ottis Cecil (O.C.) Griffy passed away on Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 at the age of 77 years. He was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky and subsequently moved to El Paso, Texas. O.C. proudly served his country in the United Sates Army for 30 years where he retired and proceeded to work for the El Paso International Airport as a Facility...
Virginia Sanchez
December 3, 2017
Virginia Sanchez, 70, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass will be said at 11:00am (Time Pending) on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Interment will be Private.
Alfredo Quintin Benitez
December 2, 2017
Alfredo Benitez, 62, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 2, 2017. He entered this world on October 31, 1955 in Asuncion, Paraguay,born to Elsa and Adolfo Benitez. He is survived by his loving wife Luz Camarena Benitez, his children; Alexandra Penaranda and her husband Eduardo Penaranda, Christina Jagtiani and her husband Dhruv Jagtiani,...
Esperanza Tellez
December 2, 2017
Esperanza Tellez, 92, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was called to her eternal resting place on December 2, 2017. She entered this world on December 26, 1924 in Anthony, TX, born to Leonardo and Luisa Minjarez. She retired from the El Paso Electric Company after 25 years of service and was a devoted member of the St....
Maria Del Refugio Martinez
December 1, 2017
Maria Del Refugio Martinez, 99, passed away on December 1, 2017. She is survived by her son, Alfredo Martinez, daughters, Socorro Franco, Yolanda M. Elizondo, Esperanza Castillo, Maria G. Garcia, Martha Quintana, Monica Martinez and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Beloved mother and grandmother. A Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2017 at Sunset Funeral...
Carol Harris Stripling
December 1, 2017
Carol Harris Stripling, 62, returned home to the Lord on December 1, 2017. She was born on October 27, 1955 in El Paso, TX to Freeman and Miriam Harris. Following graduation from Coronado High School, she graduated from UTEP with a degree in Political Science. As the music teacher at First Presbyterian Preschool for over 20 years, she helped build...
James Anthony Taylor
November 30, 2017
James Anthony Taylor, 57, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017. James was born in Great Lakes, Illinois, on July 7, 1960. As a military dependent, he traveled extensively but always returned to the desert of El Paso which he loved. He graduated from Andress High School in 1978. James found his work home in the Rudolph Family of dealerships...
Lilia M. Cruz
November 30, 2017
Lilia M. Cruz, 82, Visitation will be at 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm, Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home-West, 480 N. Resler. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30pm on Friday, December 8, 2017 at St. Francis of Assisi. Committal to follow at 12:30pm at Memory Gardens of the Valley. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West....
Hajnalka "Heidi" Kelly
November 30, 2017
Hajnalka ( Heidi ) Kelly went to the Lord on November 30, 2017 at the age of 89. She was born on April 2, 1928 in Rasony, Hungary, to Maria and Jozsef Kucskar. She lived a happy childhood in pre-war Hungary, but during the war years was forced into labor camps with her parents and two sisters, Kathy and Lily....
Hershel Vaughn Jackson
November 30, 2017
Hershel Vaughn Jackson, Jr., 79, Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm on Thursday, December 7, 20174 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service will begin at 1:00pm on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will follow at 2:00pm at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors.
Irma F. Martinez
November 29, 2017
IRMA MARTINEZ passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the age of 65. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and will be greatly missed. She worked for the Austin Independent School District as a bus monitor for many years. She enjoyed many past times such as bowling and playing slot machines in casinos. She is survived by her...
Maria Raquel "Rachel" Bazan
November 28, 2017
Rachel Bazan, 66 returned home to the Lord on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Rachel was born Maria Raquel Bazan on May 27, 1951 in Las Cruces, N.M. Her family moved to El Paso where she remained. She was a long-time member and supporter of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She worked as a Social Worker to pay her way through college....
Antonia Lozano
November 27, 2017
Antonia Lozano, age 101, passed away on November 26, 2017. She was a beloved wife, mother,grandmother, and great grandmother. Antonia was born in El Paso, TX to Fernando Schmal and Antonia Hernandez. She married Dr.Porfirio Lozano, Sr. of Juarez, Mexico on January 14, 1935 in El Paso, Texas at Holy Family Church. She is survived by son Dr. Porfirio Lozano,...
Evangelina Chacon
November 27, 2017
Evangelina Chacon, age 84, was born on February 1, 1933 and passed away on November 27, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Z. Chacon, and her son, Jose N. Chacon. She is survived by her sons, Heriberto Chacon and Javier Chacon; daughters, Leticia Chacon, Maria Cabos, Margarita Chacon, Evangelina Garcia, and Maria Lourdes Chacon; brother, Enrique...
Leticia Marie Mar
November 27, 2017
Leticia Marie Mar, 39, Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm, Monday, December 4, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East. Funeral Mass will be at 9:00am, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Little Flower Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.


