Obituaries
Roberto "Beto" Ontiveros
August 19, 2016
Roberto Beto Ontiveros, age 66, succumbed to pancreatic cancer on Friday, August 19, 2016. Robert born in El Paso, Texas served in the US Air Force and was a proud Viet Nam Veteran. He retired from the US Postal Service after 27 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tata and Mickey Ontiveros. Robert is survived...
Olga R. Talavera
August 17, 2016
Olga Ofelia Rodriguez Talavera quietly departed this life on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at 5:47 PM, at Center for Compassionate Care West, Hospice El Paso. Olga was born in El Paso, TX, on July 21, 1921, to proud parents Margarita and Ovidio Rodriguez. She graduated from Bowie High School in 1941 and was employed as a supervisor at the EPWU...
Charles R. Pedroza
August 17, 2016
Charles R. Pedroza, 33, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Charles was born in Long Beach, California on December 31, 1982. He graduated from Irvin High School. Charles moved to Las Vegas, Nevada three years ago because he was such a free spirit. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Pedroza; step brother, Roger S. Dominguez III....
Christian Alexander De La Garza
August 17, 2016
Baby Christian Alexander went to his Heavenly home to be with the Lord on August 17, 2016. This precious little angel is the cherished son of Christian De La Garza and Tanya Amelia Rico. He was loved deeply and eagerly awaited by his parents, as well as grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, family and friends. Although we did not get to...
Pauline Florence Gregg
August 17, 2016
Pauline Florence Gregg, 70, Committal Service will begin at 2:00pm on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.
Daniel "Danny" Armendariz
August 16, 2016
Daniel Armendariz passed away peacefully on August 16, 2016 at the age of 46. He was born on March 4,1970 in El Paso to Alfonso and Carmen Armendariz. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a graduate of Riverside High School. He also attended Sul Ross University. Danny was a proud United States Navy Veteran. He worked many...
Wardell Nathaniel Smalls
August 16, 2016
Wardell Nathaniel Smalls Sr., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Wardell was born in Ridgeland, South Carolina on February 24, 1943. On May 26, 1957, he graduated from St. Anthony School in Savannah, GA. He then served in the US Army from 1964-1987. The recognition he received during this period of time included: National Defense...
Yamel Hernandez
August 15, 2016
Yamel Hernadez Our Precious Angel, Yamel Hernandez, 45, passed away on Aug. 15, 2016. She was born Oct. 7, 1970 in El Paso, TX. She was a cheerleader and graduate from Jefferson High School. She acquired her associate’s degree in Radiology. Yamel was a Mammography Tech and worked at University Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Jesus Hernandez,...
Winston Alfred Johnson
August 14, 2016
WINSTON ALFRED JOHNSON, SR. Winston A. Johnson, Sr. 93, of El Paso, TX, passed away on August 14, 2016, after a brief illness. Winston was born on August 28th, 1922, in Childress, TX, to parents Joseph and Beatrice Johnson. In Las Cruces, he attended high school and New Mexico State University where he met his wife of 72 years, Mary...
Althea Darlene Elrod
August 14, 2016
Great Grandma, Sister Died August 14, 2016 at age 94 in New Brighton, Minnesota. Preceded in death by husband Woodrow, son Woody and 8 siblings. Beloved mother of Steve V. (Jane), Blaine MN. Grandmother of Jennifer (Steven) Newago, Amanda (David) Canfield. Great Grandmother of Emilie Newago, Jayne Newago, Evelyn Canfield and Owen Canfield. Sister of Judson Lee (Marian) Wright. Also...
Lewis Dean Richardson
August 13, 2016
Lewis Dean Richardson, Sr., 80, passed away on August 13, 2016. He was born on October 24, 1935 in Roseville, IL to Elbert and Christie Carter Richardson. Dean grew up in Oquawka, IL and graduated from Oquawka High School. He attended Coyne Electronics Technical School then joined the Army in 1958 and served for 28 years. He received numerous awards,...
Julia Lucille Baker
August 12, 2016
Lucille Price Baker of Midland, Texas passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016 at her home. She was 92. She was born at home in Kings Valley, Oregon to Arthur and Lorena Price on September 29, 1923. She was raised and attended school in King Valley. She married Kenneth Baker in Aberdeen, Washington on August 27, 1949. Her husband’s military...
David Bouche
August 11, 2016
David Bouche, 74, Visitation: 4:00 - 9:00 pm, Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home--Americas with Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 1 pm, Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Internment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home--Americas.
Julio Soto
August 11, 2016
Julio Soto, 62, Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 PM on Monday, August 15, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Committal Service will follow at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Mount Carmel...
Felipe Alayon
August 11, 2016
Felipe Alayón-Martinez Felipe, one of six siblings, was born on April 11, 1927 in Santurce, Puerto Rico to Francisco Alayón, a police officer, and Josefina Alayón, a dedicated mother. In 1944, Felipe and a group of friends joined the Army on a dare at the age of 16. He served during the war as a firefighter on a B-29 base...
Nellie Lou McLaurin
August 9, 2016
Nellie McLaurin passed away on August 09, 2016 at The Bartlett Assisted Living. Nellie was born on April 02, 1920 in Stephens County, Texas. Preceding her in death are her parents, Lela and Neal Ham; her husband, Omah; son, Gary and brother, Murry. Nell lived and grew up in Woodson, Texas marrying Omah and moving to the family farm in...
Earl Edwin Allen
August 9, 2016
Earl Edwin Allen, 74, A Gathering of Remembrance will be held from 5:00- 8:00 PM with a Memorial Service at 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will be at 1:30 PM on Friday, August 19, 2016 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.
Eric "Erykah" Tijerina
August 9, 2016
Eric (Erykah) Tijerina was born July 23, 1980, passed away August 9, 2016 in El Paso. He is survived by his sisters, Melissa Silva, Krystal Tijerina, Pearl Tijerina, brother, William Tijerina. He is further survived by his nephews, nieces, grandmother, aunts, uncles and friends. We will gather together so we may acknowledge and share both our joy in the gift...
Margarita Gomez
August 9, 2016
Margarita Gomez, 80, passed away August 9, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents; Maximo Portillo and Luz De La O, son; Manuel Jesus Gomez, sister; Mercedes and Ramona. Margarita is survived by her husband; Abraham Gomez, Sr., sons; Gerado Gomez, Abraham Gomez, Jr., Javier Gomez, Fernando Gomez, Oscar Gomez, daughter; Corina Gomez, 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, brother;...
Juan Garcia
August 8, 2016
Juan Garcia, 60, passed away August 8, 2016. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas