Obituaries

November 12, 2016

Benjamin “Benny” Huerta, 53, found eternal peace in our Savior’s arms on Saturday, November 12, 2016 in El Paso, Texas. Born in Los Angeles, California on June 5, 1963, he was the youngest of four children born to Crispin B. Huerta and the late Lucila Sera-Huerta. He graduated from Eastwood High School in 1980 and attended Sul Ross University and...

November 12, 2016

Matilde Stires, 83, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at her home. She was born in El Paso, Texas on December 17, 1932 to Andres Castaneda and Angelina Apodaca. She is survived by husband Joe Stires, daughters Rosalie and Susan, sons Joe, Robert, Richard and Michael, sisters Roberta, Lupe and Gloria, 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will...

November 12, 2016

Steven McLellan Hoy, 56, died peacefully at his home in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Born and raised in El Paso, he attended St. Clements School, El Paso High School, Southern Methodist University, where he received a Bachelor of Science, and Baylor University where he completed a Masters in Geology. Mr. Hoy was also a graduate of...

November 12, 2016

Erik Raymundo Grajeda, 28, passed away November 12, 2016. He is survived by his parents; Jose and Maria Grajeda, brother; Joseph A. Grajeda and sister; Aide Guardado. Erik served his country in the United States Army. He will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas, 9521...

November 11, 2016

Ruben Hidalgo, 81, passed away November 11, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife; Cammerina Hidalgo, sons; Ruben Hidalgo, Jr., Rene Hidalgo, daughters; Alma H. Sosa, Sylvia Gonzales, Claudia Ponce, 11 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild and brother; Baltazar Hidalgo. A Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas, 9521 North Loop...

November 11, 2016

Margarita Floyd, 93, passed away on Friday November 11, 2016. Margarita was born in Los Angeles, CA on March 19, 1923. She came to El Paso, TX with her parents and began working at Hotel Dieu Hospital and William Beaumont Army Medical Center where she met her husband Lawrence Elwood Floyd Sr. Margarita was a devoted believer in family and...

November 11, 2016

ALBERT JOSEPH (A. J.) CLANAN A. J. passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, November 11, 2016 with his family at his side. A. J. was born on February 9, 1932 in Florien, LA to the late Louis H. and Mary Larindia Clanan. He left his hometown at the age of 17 to join the U.S. Army and...

November 11, 2016

Belem Rodriguez Contreras, 70, passed away November 11, 2016. She is survived by her sons; Luis Alfonso, Octavio Contreras, Jr., daughters; Dora E. Contreras, Rosa E. Avila, Griselda Nevarez, Angelica Alfaro, Veronica Cordero, Claudia Contreras Ovalle, 22 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren, sisters; Maria Esther Rodriguez Flores and Flora Rodriguez Flores. Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Sister. A Visitation will be from...

November 10, 2016

Ramiro Quinonez Navarrete, 74, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00am on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Committal Service will follow at 11:30am at Desert View Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home...

November 9, 2016

Robert Fredrick Cason, 80, Visitation will be from 9:00am to 10:00am on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service to follow at 10:30am at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit our online registry book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

November 9, 2016

Irma Mendoza, 66, passed away November 9, 2016. She is survived by her husband; Carlos Mendoza, children; Elizabeth, Martha, Rebecca, Sara, Alejandro and Patricia. Irma is also survived by her siblings; Arturo Soto and Margarita Giron. A Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., November 13, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas, 9521 North Loop Dr. with a Prayer Service...

November 9, 2016

Jose Ramon Sigala, 71, passed away November 9, 2016. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Jose is survived by his parents; Salome and Julieta Sigala, his loving wife; Julieta A. Sigala, daughters; Cynthia Sigala, Yzela Harvel, Nancy Green, five grandchildren, brother; George Sigala, sisters; Manuela Prado, Maria Estela Rojas, Delia Anaya, Gloria Acosta and Grace Adams....

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November 6, 2016

Yang C. Jones, 74, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm on Thursday, November 10, 2016 and from 9:00am to 12:00pm on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment is private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

November 6, 2016

Miguel H. Corral, 83, Gathering of Remembrance will be from 9:00am to 10:00am with a Scripture Service at 10:00am on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment is private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast

November 6, 2016

Petra Jimenez, 85, Visitation: 4:00-9:00 pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East, 750 N. Carolina.

November 6, 2016

Luis Ricardo Casio, 20, is survived by his parents; Hermes Z. Duran and Leticia Casio Duran, brothers; Hermes Miguel Duran, Daniel Andress Duran and Jonharo Chris Duran. He was proudly serving his country in the United States Army. Luis will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, November 17,...

November 5, 2016

Cecilia Shuffer, who at the age of 91, and surrounded by her loved ones, passed away peacefully, after a long and blessed life, Saturday November 5th, in El Paso, TX. Cecilia was born in Los Angles, CA, on October 19, 1925 to Maria and Raymond Rose. She was raised in Ft. Huachuca, AR, with her mother Maria, her step-father Jesse...

November 4, 2016

Armin Julius Mayr, Ph.D., retired Professor of Chemistry at the El Paso Community College, a long-time member of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra, passed away on November 4, 2016 in El Paso, Texas at age 70. He is survived by his wife, Shu-Yuan, brother Ulrich, sister Barbara, and son Misha. Dr. Mayr was born in Ansbach, Germany, and received his...