Obituaries

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...

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