Obituaries

May 24, 2016

Roberto Marquez, 65, was made a new angel of God and welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 while surrounded by his loving family and friends. Roberto was a lifelong El Paso resident. He was a graduate of Bel Air High School and served proudly in the U.S. Army from 1974-1978. He went on to have...

May 24, 2016

Rafael Mauricio Jimenez came to this earth on June 30, 1961 and departed to join his parents in heaven on May 24th, 2016. Affectionately known as Rafa, he was a longtime resident of El Paso, TX and was a proud 1980 graduate of Bel Air High School. Rafa was a true Dallas Cowboys and LA Dodgers fan. However, nothing brought...

May 24, 2016

Ruth Elaine Hanson, 84, Commital Service will be at 1:30 pm, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes Northeast. Pleas visit our online registry book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

May 24, 2016

VIRGINIA LEE MORRIS passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the age of 67. She ended her professional career as an aerospace engineer. She loved gardening, was a Master Gardener, member of the EP Cactus, Rock Club and NM Native Plant Society. She is survived by her husband Rex Morris, her sisters; Sandra Whisenhunt, Shannon Baker, Rebecca Murray and...

May 23, 2016

Vernard William Mello, 83, Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with a Funeral Service at 7:00pm on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will begin at 11:00am on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

May 23, 2016

Jorge Armando Nungaray, 57, a Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. Please visit our online register book at http://www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net/

May 23, 2016

Felipe "Catutis" Araiza, 83, founder and long time member of "Club Depotivo El Retiro" passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 23, 2016. He was born in El Paso, Texas on February 5, 1933. He was preceded in death by his wife; Lidia, son; Javier and daughter; Silvia Ortiz. He is survived by his daughters; Teresa Segura, Sandra Hernandez,...

May 23, 2016

Eliza B. Spencer, 96, originally of Presidio, TX, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2016 after a brief stay at Kindred Rehab Hospital in El Paso. She was born in Rancho La Haciendita, southern Presidio County, Texas in 1919. She married Ismael Spencer of Presidio, TX, March, 1943, one day before he left El Paso for Europe to his assignment...

May 23, 2016

JOSEPH DUANE DEVITTO passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016 at the age of 75. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be greatly missed. He retired as an engineer in the manufacturing industry. He is survived by his children; Joey Devitto (Denise), Dena Conrad, John Devitto (Donna), Becky Castillo, Carlos Gandara, Karla Chavaria, 7 grandchildren and 2...

May 22, 2016

May 22, 2016

Beltran Del Rio, Homero was born on December 22, 1930. He passed away on May 22nd 2016 after a fifteen year battle with Parkinson’s and passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home. He was born in Camargo, Chihuahua, Mexico to Enrique Beltran Del Rio and Amalia Sandoval. Homero moved to Juarez Mexico at a young age and...

May 20, 2016

Nancy Carpenter Tyler, 61, entered into eternal peace on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Integris Hospice Home of Oklahoma City, OK. Nancy was born on March 2nd (Texas Independence Day) 1955 in Pecos, TX (Home of the World’s first Rodeo), to her late parents of Pecos, Joe and Marion Carpenter. She graduated from Pecos High School in 1973. She left...

May 20, 2016

Petra Caro Enriquez, 89 passed away peacefully at her home May 20, 2016 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Petra dedicated her entire life to being a single parent, always working two or three jobs. She was completely selfless, never once complaining about putting her needs last. She was a devoted mother and was fiercely loyal to her children and...

May 20, 2016

Jerry Sewrook, age 67, died May 20, 2016. Jerry was born July 4, 1948 in Santa Fe, NM to Joan and Vic Sewrook. Jerry grew up in Japan, California, Texas, and Nevada. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with friends and family. His passion was taking...

May 20, 2016

Elva Avalos, 51, passed away May 20, 2016 in El Paso, Texas. Preceded in death by, Father; Eduviges, Siblings; Raul, Maggie and Sylvia. She is survived by Mother; Irene Ochoa, Daughters; Crystal Marie Avila, Sally Ann Avalos, Jackie Avalos, Brothers; Robert Ochoa, Sisters; Patricia Cereceres, Irene Espindola, Long Time Companion; Juan Garcia, Grandchildren; Naydene, Devin, Vianae, Javin, Junior, Joanna, Julian....

May 19, 2016

En nuestros ojos lo logro todo. En estos días de tristeza también es una gran oportunidad de celebrar la vida, los regalos y el legado de un gran hijo, esposo y padre. Rodolfo Licon Jr. (Octubre 07, 1933 – Mayo 19, 2016) vivió una vida fundada de amor, respeto y virtud. Fue una gran joya y siempre un placer de...

May 19, 2016

Virginia S. Martinez, 95, Visitation will be held from 4:00-9:00 p.m., with a Vigil/Rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 23, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. Liturgy Service will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 8011 Williamette. Interment will be Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.

May 19, 2016

Maria Luisa Mendoza, passed away May 19, 2016. She was born June 21, 1931. From 1999-2007 she and her late husband served as Pastors at Grandview Baptist Church. She faithfully supported missionaries throughout the world. In lieu of flowers,please send donation to Woman's Missionary Union at Grandview Baptist Church where she helped facilitate this group. Funeral Service will be from...

May 18, 2016

Aleiyah Evangeline Christmas, infant, Prayer of Angeles will be at 10:00 am on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home West. Committal Service to follow at 2:30pm at Memory Gardens of the Valley, 4900 McNutt Rd., Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home West. Please visit our online registry book.

May 18, 2016

Maria Piedad Perez, 85, was called home by our Lord on May 18, 2016. Piedad, as she was known by all, was born on October 23, 1930 to her loving parents; Nicasio and Carmen Guerra who have preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers; Ricardo Guerra, Ambrosio Guerra, Samuel Guerra, sisters; Irene Guerra, Adelaida...