Obituaries

June 15, 2016

Cleo T. Olague, 92, was born in Aguilar, Colorado to Teodoso and Sobeida Olague on May 8, 1924. He passed away on June 15, 2016 in El Paso, Texas. Cleo is survived by his wife Maria L. Olague; sons: Gilbert Olague, George Olague, Rodolfo Olague; daughters: Sandra Muñoz, Ana Maria Ramirez; brother, Raul Olague; 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren....

June 15, 2016

Emma Rita Espinoza, 76, Vigil will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 20, 2016 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment will be Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

June 15, 2016

Maria A. Segura (Herminia), 81, Visitaion: 4:00-9:00 pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm Friday, June 17, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 12:00 pm Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Santo Niño de Atocha Catholic Church. Committal Service to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

June 15, 2016

Rene Martinez, 25, passed away June 15, 2016. He is survived by his Father; Rene Martinez, Mother; Maria Chavez, Sister; Consuelo Chavez, Maternal Grandfather; Romualdo Chavez, Paternal Grandparents; Bertha & Sergio Martinez. He will be greatly missed. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, June 17, 2016 with a Vigil at 7:30 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas, 9521...

June 14, 2016

Sandra Regina Walker passed away peacefully on the 14th of June at 4:16 P.M. surrounded by her friends and family. She is survived by her brothers Frederick (Nina) and Vernoy (Linda) Walker, her nieces and nephews: Ira, Austin, Ali, William, and Rachel Walker, and her friends and loved ones. As a successful Real Estate and Business woman, she was known...

June 14, 2016

Dorothy June Moore, 87. A Committal Service will be held on Friday, June 24, 2016, at 9 AM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. A Funeral Mass on Friday, July 1, 2016, at 10 AM at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

June 12, 2016

Manuela S. Munoz was called to be home with the Lord on June 12, 2016. She was 102, born February 25, 1914 to her loving parents; Leonardo & Francisca B. Sanchez. She was a life-long resident of San Elizario, Texas and was a parishioner of San Elceario Catholic Church and member of the Union Catolica of San Jose. She is...

June 12, 2016

Jerry Dewaine Pochick, 63, born on April 4, 1953 in Wichita Falls Texas. Jerry passed away June 12, 2016 in El Paso Texas. He was a beloved father and a wonderful ex-husband, he will be missed. Jerry loved his sports especially the Washington RedSkins. He was the ultimate football fan. He had a love of music especially The Doors. He...

June 12, 2016

We are deeply saddened by the tragic news that a gunman opened fire at an Orlando nightclub leaving at least 50 dead and several injured. We are heartbroken that a senseless act of violence has once again harmed our communities and nation. We stand in thoughts and prayers for all whose lives were lost or changed forever because of this...

June 12, 2016

Maria Guadalupe Ortiz, 77, Visitation from 5-8 PM on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service at 11 AM on Monday, June 20, 2016, at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

June 11, 2016

Anton Gonzalez, 39, Visitation: 4:00-9:00 pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am Thursday, June 15, 2016 at St Mark's Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

June 10, 2016

Rodolfo "Fito" Quiroz passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 at the age of 67. Mr. Quiroz is survived by his wife, Ysaura Ruelas, Daughters; Yvonne Ruelas, Sylvia Perez, Six Grandchildren and Two Great Grandchildren, Sisters; Rosa Lopez, Martha Gonzalez and Isela Flores. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2016...

June 10, 2016

Lena (Lucas) Wilbourn passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on June 10, 2016 at the age of 86 after a brave battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born in DeVille, Louisiana, on March 29, 1930, to David and Virga (Moses) Lucas. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert “Bob”, and children: Jennifer Miller (John) of El...

June 10, 2016

CLAUDIA MARIA ALMARAZ passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Maria H. and Arthur I. Almaraz. She moved to El Paso, TX with her family on July of 1979. She attended Carlos Rivera, Morehead Junior High and graduated from Coronado High School in June of 1986. She also attended UTEP, North Texas State...

June 10, 2016

June 9, 2016

Connie Hernandez, 84, passed away June 9, 2016. Connie was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Connie had several accomplishments including sitting on the board of directors as Vice President for the Housing and Economic Rural Opportunity and was the Director of Missions Senior Community. She was also recognized for her volunteer services by the City of El Paso...

June 9, 2016

Joan S. Mills April 2, 1939 - June 9, 2016 Joan S. Mills (born April 2, 1939), died unexpectedly on June 9, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 77. A New Jersey native, Joan moved to El Paso in 1982 upon her marriage to the late Robert J. Mills, Sr. She resided there until her recent relocation to...

June 8, 2016

SFC Benjamin Ortiz Sanchez, USA (Ret), 76, passed away peacefully on June 8th. Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, he was the loving husband to Ursula for over 55 years. Benjamin was a decorated Vietnam Veteran, serving over 20 years in the United States Army before his retirement in 1978. After retirement he served as the manager of Wyatt’s Cafeteria at...

June 8, 2016

Billy Jack Silva, 41, Visitation: 4:00-9:00 pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 11:00 am Monday, June 13, 2016 at San Antonio Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

June 8, 2016

Lindsay Blanton Holt, 83, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, June 8th, 2016. He was a native El Pasoan. Upon graduation from high school, he proudly enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Korean War. Upon his return, he attended Texas Western College (UTEP), and then he began a sixty year stewardship of Architectural Products Company Inc., now known...