Obituaries

June 8, 2016

Emma Lou Klink Haddad, 82, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016, in El Paso, Texas. Born June 20, 1933, in El Paso, Emma was the youngest of Charles and Emily Klink’s six children. Her parents, her brother, Samuel Klink, and sisters, Mary Lee Howard and Pauline Abraham, preceded her in death. She is survived by sisters, Nimrie Robinson (husband, Bill), and...

June 7, 2016

Gloria G. East, 81, Gathering of Remembrance will be from 10 AM to 12 PM with a Funeral Service at 12 PM on Monday, June 13, 2016. Committal Service to follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery at 1:30 PM.

June 6, 2016

Ernestina B. Murillo, 84, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband; Silverio Murillo, Jr. Ernestina is survived by her sons; Silverio Murillo, Javier Murillo, Fernando Murillo, daughters; Rosa Elva Sanchez, Elizabeth M. Philips, Sylvia M. Vega, 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. A Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, June...

June 6, 2016

FRANCISCA LUISA REYNAUD “PAQUITA” passed away on Monday, June 06, 2016 at the age of 96. She worked as a teacher for many years in her hometown of San Pedro Sula, Honduras. She is predeceased by her parents Emilio Reynaud and Margarita Lopez de Reynaud, her daughters Martha Elizabeth Donaldson "Betty" Jaraba and Norma Eileen Donaldson, her sister Otilia Davidson...

June 6, 2016

Santiago “Jim” Holguin was born on February 13, 1927 to Ramon & Genoveva Holguin in Ysleta, TX. Jim was the oldest of four siblings. He proudly enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 18 and served honorably in World War II. Jim returned to El Paso after completing his service and married his childhood sweetheart, Corina Madrid....

June 6, 2016

Juan Sanchez, 50, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment will be private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit our online registry book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

June 6, 2016

Concepcion “Connie” Baeza, 82, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 6, 2016. Born in Chicago, she was a Chicago Cubs fan. Connie worked at the Popular Department Store for over 20 years but ended her career as a cafeteria baker for YISD. She enjoyed bingo, cake decorating, clipping coupons and sewing. In her final years she took...

June 5, 2016

Javier Armando Chacon, 59, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents; Javier and Irma Chacon. Javier is survived by his loving wife; Guadalupe, Sons; Francisco Javier Chacon, Omar Chacon, Grandchildren; Juliette Chacon, Natalia Chacon, Erik Chacon and Stepfather; Ector Hernandez. He will be greatly missed. A Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m....

June 4, 2016

Joseph V. Garcia passed from this life on June 4, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Shirley R. Garcia† and loving father of Joan Oehmke (Rick), joyce Garcia (Arnie), and Brenda Humphrey (Jim). He had 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley R., his parents, 5 brothers, a sister, and a grandchild....

June 4, 2016

CW4 Christopher M. Weems, 38, passed away on Saturday, June 4th. He was a native El Pasoan, a UTEP graduate, and served in the Army for 18 years. Additionally, Christopher loved spending time with family and riding motorcycles. Christopher is survived by Joey Christine Weems and daughter Rainy Elizabeth Weems. Visitation: 5:00PM-9:00PM Monday, June 13, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home...

June 4, 2016

Silvina A. Alfaro, 78, passed away June 4, 2016. A Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2016 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment to be private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

June 2, 2016

Lydia Osopheta Graham, 98, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016. She was born on June 8, 1917 on the island of St. Croix, an only child to Sarah Thomas (Nee Herbert) and Samuel Woodley. She spent her childhood on the Estates of Barren Spot, Castle Burke, and Upper Love. At the age of 15 she relocated to Harlem, New York...

June 2, 2016

June 2, 2016

Mercedes T. Maynes, 81, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016. She loved going to church and having her children and grandchildren over on Sunday afternoon. She was passionate about helping the needy. She is survived by her sons; Jesus, Jacob, Ruben, Martin, and Ernesto, daughters; Graciela, Mercedes, Herlinda, Patricia, Edna, Maria, Petra, Dolores, Rosa, and Jessica, sisters; Petra Loera Torres,...

June 2, 2016

June 2, 2016

Always strong, loving, honest and a little stubborn, Helga S. Monroe passed peacefully surrounded by her family, June 2, 2016. She was born June 13, 1929 in Darmstadt, Germany to Anna Maria Bechtel and Fritz Schlessiger. She always said growing up during the war gave her the strength to face anything. Working on an American base, she met Charles R....

June 1, 2016

George Oliver Charity III, 77, passed away on June 1, 2016 at Hospice El Paso Center for Compassionate Care. He was born in Charles City, Virginia on October 12, 1938, the only child of George Oliver Charity, Jr. and Audrey Bradby Charity. George earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees from Virginia State College (now University), Petersburg, Virginia....

May 31, 2016

Javier "Jay" Rueda, 49, passed away May 31, 2016. He is preceded in death by his mother; Eva Diaz. Jay is survived by his wife; Jessica Contreras, father; Ramon Rueda, sons; Joel Contreras, Raymond Contreras, Javier J. Sagaribay, daughters; Brandy Contreras, Destiny Contreras, Ruby Contreras, Three Grandchildren, brothers; Eduardo Rueda, Gilberto Rueda, Mario Rueda, sisters; Beatrice Rex, Sylvia Rueda and...

May 30, 2016

Maria Guadalupe Gavilanes, 82, Visitation: 4:00-9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm Thursday, June 2, 2016 Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 1:00 pm Friday, June 3, 2015 at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

May 29, 2016

Amelia Guadalupe Ramirez, 86, Visitation: 4:00-9:00 p.m. with a Vigil/Rosary 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 2, 2016 Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 12:30 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2016 at San Antonio Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.