Obituaries

March 16, 2017

Enrique M. Hernandez (Maza) passed away peacefully on March 16, 2017 at the age of 81. He is survived by his caring wife, 4 daughters, 19 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. All services will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church; a visitation will be on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a...

March 16, 2017

Ana Liliana Betancourt de Bilancieri, Memorial Service will begin at 11:00AM on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Mision de Gracia located at 1385 Northwestern Drive, El Paso, TX 79912. Interment is Private.

March 16, 2017

Donald Leo Anderson, 64, was called home to our Lord on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Donald was a compassionate, loving and thoughtful father, brother and grandfather. He was proud of his Navy service and his career in nursing, where he recently retired from the Emergency room at WBAMC . Along with his love of nursing, he was a dedicated family...

March 15, 2017

Jon Hollis Taylor, 62, entered into eternal rest on March 15, 2017. Jon was born on July 27, 1954 in Paris, Texas and lived in El Paso since 1990. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and that is where he would later meet his wife, Lallie. Jon was a very interesting and loving father, grandfather and...

March 15, 2017

Jon Hollis Taylor, 62, Committal Service will be on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes Northeast.

March 15, 2017

Reymundo Calderon, 57, passed away March 15, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife; Maria Luz Calderon, sons; Adrian Calderon, Reymundo Calderon, III, brother; Victor Calderon, III, sisters; Becky Lucero, Ida Ruiz, Bonnie Calderon and Debbie O'Conner. He will be missed by all who knew him. Beloved husband, father and brother. A Visitation will be held from 4:00 to...

March 14, 2017

Khosrow "Kris" Zolfoghary passed away peacefully on March 14, 2017 at his home in El Paso. He was 92. He will be remembered by family and friends as someone who instantly made you feel better after even a brief, chance encounter with him. And he was known for his wit, humor, generous spirit and affectionate smile. Kris was born in...

March 14, 2017

Stella M. McKnight, 98, Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm with a Prayer Service at 1:00pm on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment will take place at a later date at Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas.

March 14, 2017

Marlene Helen Barrett, 81, passed away at home surrounded by her family on March 14, 2017. She was born on February 20, 1936 in Watertown, New York to Francis Plummer and Helen LaBreck. Marlene is preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas W. Barrett and her parents. She leaves behind to treasure her memory her sons, Jerry Crandall, Thomas...

March 13, 2017

Sam Avner passed away peacefully on March 13, 2017 at the age of 92. He is preceded in death by his life partner Stella Lou Bauman, his parents Mayer and Dora Avner and his brothers, Max, Irv, and Robert Avner. He is survived by his brother Thom Avner, nieces Eileen Moore and Deanne Avner, and his nephews Malcolm, Mark and...

March 13, 2017

Melinda Lee Elliott, 55, Memorial Service will be at 11:00am on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Northgate Christian Church. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

March 13, 2017

Refugio (Cuca) Monarrez, 89. God called her home on Monday, March 13, 2017. Our mother/grandmother showed great strength throughout her life and devotion to her family. She loved unconditionally, loved to cook, and enjoyed playing card games. She is preceded in death by her spouse, Jess, son Guillermo Porras and grandson Aaron Porras. Survived by children: Irma, Hector (Lupe) and...

March 12, 2017

ELPIDIO D.H. GUTIERREZ passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017ath his home at the age of 73. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his loving wife Rosa Victoria Gutierrez, his beloved children; Veronica Diana Valles and her husband Michael, Daniel Elpidio Gutierrez and his wife Yesika, Cristina Gutierrez, Federico...

March 11, 2017

CANDIDA RIOS passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the age of 95. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband Sabes Rios. She is survived by son Victor Manuel Rios, her daughters Patricia Rios Gonzalez (Roberto), Josefina Rios Zwinski (Eric) , her beloved 7 grandchildren; Yvette...

March 11, 2017

Horacio Lopez Ponce, 54, passed away March 11, 2017. He is survived by his sons; Ernie Lara, Emilio Lara, Robert Lara, daughters; Gabriela Gilmore and Janet Estrada, 12 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild. He is also survived by his brothers; Ruben Lopez, Juan Lopez, sisters; Alma Maldonado, Bertha Resendez, Dora Provencio, Teresa Gonzalez, Erica Lopez and 22 nieces and nephews. A...

March 11, 2017

EILEEN HELEN KOVACH passed away peacefully with family at her bedside on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the age of 82. She was a loving dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband John William Kovach. She is survived by her sons; Donald G. Kovach (Mary), John W. Kovach Jr. (Penny), G. David...

March 11, 2017

March 11, 2017

Juana M. Caldera, 72, Visitation: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass: 12:00 pm, Thursday, March 16, 2017 at St Ignatius Catholic Church, 408 Park St.

March 9, 2017

John Mendoza, 83, Gathering of Remembrance will be from 11:00am to 12:00pm with a Scripture Service at 12:00pm on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive. Committal Service to follow at 1:30pm at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit our online registry book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

March 8, 2017

Bertha Hernandez, 81, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. She was born in Gran Morelos, Chihuahua, Mexico to Jose Morales Hernandez and Margarita Gonzalez. At an early age, the family began to migrate north to the United States of America. First living in Chihuahua, Mexico then Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. In the late 1950’s ,the family entered the United States...