Obituaries

Juan Caldera

Juan Caldera

May 18, 2024

Juan Caldera Entered into the hands of his Lord on Saturday May 18, 2024 at the age of 85. Hw was a loving son, husband, father and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary to begin at 6:00pm on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Home - Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Dr....

Garrett W. Parke, Jr.

Garrett W. Parke, Jr.

May 17, 2024

Garrett Walter Parke Jr. passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the age of 66. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, grandfather and will be greatly missed. Garrett is preceded in death by his parents, Garrett Sr. and Kathleen Parke. He is survived by his loving wife, Sally Parke, his son, Garrett (Gladys) Parke, III, grandchildren, Gage,...

Carolyn Ruth Grass

Carolyn Ruth Grass

May 17, 2024

My dear, sweet Mother,

When The Light arrives to gently carry you away, you ask not to be eulogized. How could I fail to honor my consummate role model, my mentor, my best friend? Ever since I was a child you ushered me into the glories of nature, and what a time it was! You focused my attention like a lens...

Leonardo Valenzuela

Leonardo Valenzuela

May 17, 2024

Leonardo Valenzuela, 81, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024.  He graduated from Technical High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army.  Leonardo would later marry the love of his life in 1966, Lilly.  Leo was a cable splicer at AT&T for 30 years and retired June 2001.  He loved to go camping, visitLas Vegas and...

Benjamin Camacho

Benjamin Camacho

May 17, 2024

Benjamin Camacho, 78, Gathering of Remembrance will take place from 4:00 - 8:00 PM with Funeral Mass at 6:00 PM on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass.

Guillermina Serrano Saenz "Mina"

Guillermina Serrano Saenz "Mina"

May 16, 2024

Guillermina Serrano Saenz (“Mina”) passed from this life on May 16, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, after a brief illness. Mina’s family and friends remember her as a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She was known for being fiercely loyal and selfless with her children and grandchildren and wanted nothing more than to see them happy...

James E. Branch

James E. Branch

May 16, 2024

James E. Branch, 90, Visitation will take place from 9:00 - 11:00 AM with Chapel Service at 11:30 AM on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Committal Service will follow at 1:00 PM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. 

Olga Rivas de Soto

Olga Rivas de Soto

May 16, 2024

Olga Rivas de Soto, age 69, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 16, 2024.



She was a wonderful mother, daughter, wife, sister, aunt, and grandmother. She will be forever missed.



Olga is preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother, her daughters, her sons, and several grandchildren. She is also survived by many extended family and friends that...

Joshua Ray Stowell

Joshua Ray Stowell

May 15, 2024

Joshua Ray Stowell, age 45, passed away on May 15, 2024. Joshua was born in El Paso, TX to John Stowell and Caroline Peterson.  Josh  graduated from Clint High School, and he studied at New Mexico State University.  He was a wonderful husband and father.   Josh loved anything and everything Notre Dame and cars.  He made a positive impact on so many lives.  Josh was...

Basilia Fernandez Mendoza

Basilia Fernandez Mendoza

May 15, 2024

Basilia Fernandez Mendoza, age 98, went to be with the LORD on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. She was a loving daughter, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, friend and role model to many. 

Basilia, was her parents’ last surviving daughter and affectionately known as “Tia Chila”. She was preceded in death by her parents: Felix Fernandez and Francisca Bugarin Fernandez, her siblings:...

Michael Thomas Jones

Michael Thomas Jones

May 15, 2024

Michael Thomas Jones entered into the hands of his Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the age of 68. He was a loving, son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be from 12:00pm - 2:00pm with a Prayer Service to begin at 1:00pm on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Home - Northeast,...

Jose Luis Diaz

Jose Luis Diaz

May 14, 2024

It is with a saddened heart that we share the passing of our husband, father, grand-father and great-grandfather Jose Luis Diaz. Dad was born in El Paso, Texas, February 6, 1932 and passed May 14, 2024. 

He is survived by his wife of 64 years Elena Yolanda Diaz, daughter Cynthia N Garlock (Daniel) and son Joseph Diaz. He was preceded in...

Luisa Alicia Vasquez

Luisa Alicia Vasquez

May 14, 2024

Luisa Alicia Vasquez, 88, entered into eternal rest on May 14, 2024 in El Paso, TX. Luisa is preceded in death by her parents, Nicanor Vasquez and Rita Paniagua.  Brother, Jose Nicasio; sisters, Evangelina Castañeda, Katalin Vasquez and Maria Dominga Paz. Luisa is survived by her beloved brother, Antonio Vasquez and sister, Candida Vasquez. Luisa was very loved and will...

Lourdes Flores

Lourdes Flores

May 14, 2024

Born in Guasave, Sinaloa, Lourdes was the first woman in her family to become a naturalized citizen.She received her GED early on and later obtained her Associate’s in Social Work. Later, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Psychology, followed by her Master’s degree in General Family Counseling. She was accepted into a PhD program in Clinical Psychology where she...

Severina Chavez Stajer

Severina Chavez Stajer

May 13, 2024

Severina Stajer, 82, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 13, 2024. She was born in Nuevo Casas Grandes, Mexico and later moved to Cd. Juarez as a child where she grew up.  She married Louis in 1964 and immigrated to El Paso.  She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, and will be greatly missed. Severina is preceded in...

Fred Martin Belanger

Fred Martin Belanger

May 13, 2024

Fred Martin Belanger, cherished husband, beloved father, and kindest soul passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on May 13, 2024. He is survived by the love of his life, wife Mary, daughters Jennifer (David) Martin, Joellen (Edward) Stammel, Mari-Lynn (Milad) Farah, son Bobby Belanger, grandchildren James, Natalee, Lauren, Aubrey, Mallory, and Morgan, sister-in-law Linda James, and many...

Maria Adelina Montes

Maria Adelina Montes

May 13, 2024

Maria Adelina Montes, 93, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 13, 2024. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother; and will be greatly missed. Maria is preceded in death by her parents; Jesus Garcia and Fernanda Mendez; her daughter Guadalupe Cabrera. She is survived by her beloved children; Fernando Montes (Nora), Salvador Montes, Arturo Montes...

Graciana G. Navarro

Graciana G. Navarro

May 13, 2024

Graciana G. Navarro, 89, entered into eternal rest on May 13, 2024 in El Paso, TX in El Paso, TX. She is preceded in death by her son, Luis Navarro Jr. Parents, Mateo Garcia and Emilia Mares. Graciana is survived by her beloved sons, Jose Navarro, Felipe Navarro and Robert Navarro. Graciana also leaves behind 6 grandchildren and 1 great...

Beatrice M. Rodriguez

Beatrice M. Rodriguez

May 13, 2024

Beatrice (Martinez) Rodriguez of El Paso, Texas quietly, and peacefully passed away in her sleep on May 13, 2024 with grace and dignity. She joins her loving spouse, Raul S. Rodriguez in heaven. She is welcomed by her mother Guadalupe Ramirez, her siblings Bettie Rivas, Genevieve Lopez, Dan Matta, Raymond Martinez, Benny Martinez and Bob Martinez. Beatrice, was a devoted...

Julia Ann Soto

Julia Ann Soto

May 13, 2024

JULIA ANN SOTO, 79 passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo (YDSP). Mrs. Soto retired as a Director of YDSP Tribal Elders Program and worked many years as a Region 19 HeadStart teacher. She is survived by her...