Obituaries

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.

May 29, 2016

Marie Adele Hyde, 89, Marie Adele Hyde was born in Cisco, Texas, on Oct. 25, 1926, to Charles and Glennie Jameson. Marie lived with her mother and grandmother in Coleman, Texas, until she graduated from high school. Marie received her bachelor of arts degree from University of Texas, Austin, TX. and her master of education from Texas Tech, Lubbock, TX....

May 29, 2016

Marie Giron, 91, passed away on May 29th. She is survived her husband of 72 years, Leonard Giron of El Paso, 5 children Casey Giron of Cypress Texas, Leonard “Lenny” Giron, Arelene Waddell (Gene) and Lawrence Giron (Iryna) all of El Paso and Patricia Van Horn (Frank) of Austin Texas. 11 Grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; her devoted...

May 28, 2016

Eduarda Teresa Rios de O'Connor, 79, passed away May 28, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband; James Francis O'Connor. She is survived by her daughters; Juliana R, Gutierrez, Jennette T. O'Connor and Five Grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be said at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 3, 2016 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Services are entrusted to Sunset...

May 28, 2016

Ricardo Juarez, 65, Visitation will be from 5:00PM-9:00PM with Vigil/Rosary to follow at 6:00PM Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Scripture Service will be at 9:00AM Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

May 28, 2016

Francisco Antonio Sanchez, 70, visitation will be from 5-9 PM with Vigil/Rosary at 6 pm on Monday, May 30, 2016 and Funeral will be said at 10:00 AM on Tuesday May 31, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will follow at 11:30 AM at Desert View Cemetery, Chaparral, NM

May 27, 2016

Jose G. Beard, 92, passed away May 27, 2016. Mr. Beard is survived by his sons: Lorenzo, Luis, Victor, Ruben, and Joel Beard. Daughters: Irma Sotelo, Socorro Villalba, Maria Guadalupe Beard, Dina Beard, and Claudia Herrera. Grandchildren (26), Great Grandchildren (24) . Visitation will be held fro 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, May 30, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas, 9521...

May 27, 2016

CONCEPCION TELLES RENDON OFM, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016 at the age of 75. Concepcion had an unwavering faith in God. A longtime catholic member of St. Francis of Assisi and very involved with the church. She assisted with numerous activities and had the honor of being bestowed with the Order Franciscan Monastery. She was a loving mother,...

May 27, 2016

LTC (Ret) John R. Pipkin of El Paso, Texas born April 10th, 1933, died peacefully at home on May 27, 2016 surrounded by his family at the age of 83 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Col Pipkin born in Hilltonia, Georgia to John and Lorene Pipkin. His father, a minister, moved the family to several cities finally arriving...

May 27, 2016

Nicolas A. Chavez, 76, Passed away Friday, May 27, 2016. Nicolas was born on December 6, 1939 to Isamael Chavez† and Anastacia Alvendano† in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua Mexico. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Paz M. Chavez; three daughters Norma Chavez-Garcia, Virginia Chavez, Ana M. McKinney (Jesse); and two sisters, Irene Hernandez, Alicia Mora; daughter-in-law Patricia Posada...

May 26, 2016

Juanita R. Vasquez, 94, of El Paso, Texas passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, May 26, 2016. She was born in Olathe, Kansas in 1921. She was preceded in death by her husband Alfredo Vasquez and son, David Adrian Vasquez. Juanita was a resident of El Paso for 93 years and was married to her beloved husband for...

May 26, 2016

Mercedes V. Portillo, 81, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born in El Paso, Texas to Amador Vasquez and Consuelo Bencomo on February 21, 1935. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons: Antonio Jr. (Sonia) and Louie (Cristina) Portillo; daughter, Belinda (Ricardo) Portillo; 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Also left to cherish...

May 25, 2016

Manuel F. Lechuga-Espinoza, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 25, 2016. He was born in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico on April 13, 1945 to Diego Lechuga and Aurora Espinoza. Manuel is survived by his wife Candelaria Lechuga; daughters, Georgina, Clara, Angelica; sons, Jose Manuel, Manuel Fernando, Alexandro; 17 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brothers, Rodolfo, Ernesto, Jose;...

May 25, 2016

Estella O' Hara. Lujan, born on October 31, 1925, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2016. Born to Michael and Estella O'Hara, she lived in Marfa,33 years and in El Paso, Texas for 57 years. Estella's gentle and kind spirit radiated in everything she did for her family: Whether cooking her famous recipes or creating her home remedies, Estella's priority...