Obituaries

August 21, 2016

ABEL WITTERSTAUTER passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the age of 51 while in town for his mother’s services. He was predeceased by his parents Raymond C. Witterstauter and his mother Maria Elena Witterstauter. While attending his son’s football game, God put his arms around him and lifted him to rest. Abel was just too good for this...

August 21, 2016

Lucrecia E. Perez, Visitation: 9:00-10:00 am with a Vigil/Rosary at 10:00 am Friday, August 26, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass to follow at 11:30 am at St. Mark's Catholic Church.

August 20, 2016

“Coach” Bruce Leigh Gordon passed away peacefully in his sleep August 20, 2016. He grew up in El Paso, and sports were a major focus in his life. He was involved in football, wrestling, and track. He played football at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, but finished his education with a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Master’s...

August 19, 2016

Josephine D. Marino, loving, wife, devoted mother and grandmother, passed away August 19, 2016 at age 96. She was preceded in death by husband John Marino, daughters, Mary Elizabeth Blosser and Michal Anne Mikulyuk and sister, Lucy Reyes. Survivors include son, Henry Chavira; daughters, Priscilla Decker and Jody Prichard; sister, Mary Ann Gonzalez; 8 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She...

August 19, 2016

A visitation for baby Ezequiel Hernandez will be held from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home--Americas.

August 19, 2016

JULIA GONZALEZ, 84 Julia Gonzalez, age 84, died peacefully on August 19, 2016 at the Sagecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where she spent the last three months of her life. Julia was born April 12, 1932, in Porvenir, Chihuahua, to the late Manuel Ronquillo and Andrea Salas. As a young lady, Julia thoroughly enjoyed dancing,...

August 19, 2016

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...

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...

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....

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...

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.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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.