Obituaries

April 29, 2016

April 29, 2016

Richard U. Sambrano, 68, is survived by wife Maria Alicia Sambrano, sons Richard Sambrano, Jr., and David Sambrano, daughters Elizabeth Raines, and Jennifer Tiscareño, brothers Raul Sambrano, and Urbano Sambrano, sister Justina Piña and his 8 grandchildren. Visitation: 4:00 pm- 9:00 pm with a Vigil/ Rosary at 7:00 pm Monday, May 2, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home- East, 750 N....

April 27, 2016

Hilda Marin, 92, Gathering of Remembrance: 4:00pm-9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 7:30pm Friday, April 29, 2016 Sunset Funeral Home-East.

April 27, 2016

Keith L Sanftner, 67, fell asleep in the Lord on April 27th after a lifelong battle with diabetes. Keith was a wonderful father, loving husband, and a brilliant educator whose encyclopedic knowledge was legendary among his family, friends, and students. Keith was an Eagle Scout and an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed photography, cycling, camping, hiking, and off-roading. While earning his...

April 26, 2016

Jesse was born on December 23, 1949 in El Paso, Texas, and passed on April 26, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Arturo Ernesto Rubio; mother, Maria Luisa Rubio; brothers, Victor Rubio, Armando Manuel Rubio and his son Michael Rubio. He is survived by his wife, Elena Lujan; son, Jesus Ernesto Rubio Jr.; daughters, Julie Roldan (Joe),...

April 26, 2016

Jesus Manuel Nunez, 74, passed away April 26, 2016. He is survived by his brother; Jose A. Nunez, sister; Rosa E. Segura and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm, Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00 am, Friday, April 29, 2016...

April 26, 2016

Bertha Alicia Ramirez, 69, passed away April 26, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband; Jose David Ramirez, son; Jose David Ramirez, Jr., daughters; Diana Ramirez, Joanna Herrera, Angela Ramirez, Nine Grandchildren and Two Great Grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Friday, April 29, 2016 with a Vigil at 11:00 a.m. at...

April 26, 2016

Maria Elena Franco, 86, passed away April 26, 2016. She is survived by her sons; Rudy Franco (Gloria), Robert Franco (Leticia), John G. Franco (Carla), six grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

April 25, 2016

Charlene Allen Clark, 88, Committal Service will be held at 10:00am, Friday, May 13, 2016 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit our online registry book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

April 25, 2016

Maria Leonor Herrera, 87, joined our Lord on Monday, April 25, 2016. Leonor was born on September 18, 1928 to Marcelino and Rosa De La Cruz Luevano. A Seamstress, she retired from Hicks Ponder after many years of service. Married Jesus Vasquez Herrera on July 22, 1951. Leonor was known as a loving grandmother to all of her grandchildren (8)...

April 25, 2016

Aurora Robledo, a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas died on April 25, 2016. She met her husband, Robert Robledo, and married him on October 25, 1958 and were married for 55 years until his death. During their marriage, friends and family enjoyed watching them dance to “Swing” music together. She received her Associates Degree in Accounting from the El...

April 24, 2016

DR. JOSE D. ALVA passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the age of 77. Dr. Alva was an amazing, humble, and compassionate man who not only proudly served his patients through his practice on a daily basis, but also his country as a Lt. Colonel in the Medical Corps during Desert Storm. As a Pediatrician and Neonatologist, Dr....

April 24, 2016

He went away so suddenly we did not say goodbye . But brothers can’t be parted precious memories never die. ** You gave me a brother you taught me to dream You gave me a brother you made us a team. You gave me a brother you taught me to smile. You gave me a brother for such a short...

April 24, 2016

April 23, 2016

Anita Adauto Johnson passed away peacefully on April 24, 2016 at the age of 91. She was the daughter of the late Manuel S. Adauto and Maria C. Adauto. Anita was a native El Pasoan and the eldest of seven children. She and her husband resided in central El Paso and attended St. Joseph’s church. Anita was preceded in death...

April 23, 2016

Joseph Leo Sippel, 85, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Joseph was born in Pottsville, PA on 25 November, 1930 and was the son of Charles A. and Emma Becker-Sippel. Joseph served in the U.S. Army for 20 years in many locations as a Personnel Specialist and earned the Bronze Star Medal with Valor and...

April 23, 2016

Our beloved Criselda “Cris” Serrano, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 with her children by her side. Born and raised in Marfa, Texas. Married her soulmate, Presiliano Serrano and moved to El Paso Texas. She was a retired school teacher and loved to paint. She was the epitome of virtue and a true pillar of strength, wisdom...

April 22, 2016

Hershel Lee Young, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the age of 73. Hershel was born in Littlefield, Texas on October 25, 1942. He received his high school diploma in Littlefield, Texas. While obtaining his bachelor’s degree in business from West Texas State University, he met and married Kathy Strohmeyer on August 6, 1965....

April 21, 2016

Justin Ray Munnerlyn, 23, passed away April 21, 2016 in El Paso, TX. He was born to Steven and Rita Munnerlyn in Lawton, OK. Justin served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife; Chelsea Munnerlyn, Father and Mother-in-law; Victor and Sylvia Jordan, Father; Steven Ray Munnerlyn (Shannon) and Mother; Rita Munnerlyn, Brother; James and...

April 21, 2016

Domingo Gonzalez, 91, passed away April 21, 2016 surrounded by those he lived for and loved most, his children. He was preceded in death by parents, Herlinda and Francisco Gonzalez; sister Francisca, brother Cuco and beloved grandson, Andrew. He is survived by his wife Otilia, daughter, Linda Gonzalez-Hensgen (Pete), sons, Frank Gonzalez (Maria) and Jose Martin Gonzalez (Margaret); grandchildren, Lisa,...