Obituaries

Yamel Hernandez

Yamel Hernandez

August 15, 2016

Yamel Hernadez Our Precious Angel, Yamel Hernandez, 45, passed away on Aug. 15, 2016. She was born Oct. 7, 1970 in El Paso, TX. She was a cheerleader and graduate from Jefferson High School. She acquired her associate’s degree in Radiology. Yamel was a Mammography Tech and worked at University Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Jesus Hernandez,...

Winston Alfred Johnson

Winston Alfred Johnson

August 14, 2016

WINSTON ALFRED JOHNSON, SR. Winston A. Johnson, Sr. 93, of El Paso, TX, passed away on August 14, 2016, after a brief illness. Winston was born on August 28th, 1922, in Childress, TX, to parents Joseph and Beatrice Johnson. In Las Cruces, he attended high school and New Mexico State University where he met his wife of 72 years, Mary...

Althea Darlene Elrod

Althea Darlene Elrod

August 14, 2016

Great Grandma, Sister Died August 14, 2016 at age 94 in New Brighton, Minnesota. Preceded in death by husband Woodrow, son Woody and 8 siblings. Beloved mother of Steve V. (Jane), Blaine MN. Grandmother of Jennifer (Steven) Newago, Amanda (David) Canfield. Great Grandmother of Emilie Newago, Jayne Newago, Evelyn Canfield and Owen Canfield. Sister of Judson Lee (Marian) Wright. Also...

Lewis Dean Richardson

Lewis Dean Richardson

August 13, 2016

Lewis Dean Richardson, Sr., 80, passed away on August 13, 2016. He was born on October 24, 1935 in Roseville, IL to Elbert and Christie Carter Richardson. Dean grew up in Oquawka, IL and graduated from Oquawka High School. He attended Coyne Electronics Technical School then joined the Army in 1958 and served for 28 years. He received numerous awards,...

Julia Lucille Baker

Julia Lucille Baker

August 12, 2016

Lucille Price Baker of Midland, Texas passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016 at her home. She was 92. She was born at home in Kings Valley, Oregon to Arthur and Lorena Price on September 29, 1923. She was raised and attended school in King Valley. She married Kenneth Baker in Aberdeen, Washington on August 27, 1949. Her husband’s military...

David Bouche

David Bouche

August 11, 2016

David Bouche, 74, Visitation: 4:00 - 9:00 pm, Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home--Americas with Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 1 pm, Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Internment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home--Americas.

Julio Soto

Julio Soto

August 11, 2016

Julio Soto, 62, Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 PM on Monday, August 15, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Committal Service will follow at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Mount Carmel...

Felipe Alayon

Felipe Alayon

August 11, 2016

Felipe Alayón-Martinez Felipe, one of six siblings, was born on April 11, 1927 in Santurce, Puerto Rico to Francisco Alayón, a police officer, and Josefina Alayón, a dedicated mother. In 1944, Felipe and a group of friends joined the Army on a dare at the age of 16. He served during the war as a firefighter on a B-29 base...

Nellie Lou McLaurin

Nellie Lou McLaurin

August 9, 2016

Nellie McLaurin passed away on August 09, 2016 at The Bartlett Assisted Living. Nellie was born on April 02, 1920 in Stephens County, Texas. Preceding her in death are her parents, Lela and Neal Ham; her husband, Omah; son, Gary and brother, Murry. Nell lived and grew up in Woodson, Texas marrying Omah and moving to the family farm in...

Earl Edwin Allen

Earl Edwin Allen

August 9, 2016

Earl Edwin Allen, 74, A Gathering of Remembrance will be held from 5:00- 8:00 PM with a Memorial Service at 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will be at 1:30 PM on Friday, August 19, 2016 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Eric "Erykah" Tijerina

Eric "Erykah" Tijerina

August 9, 2016

Eric (Erykah) Tijerina was born July 23, 1980, passed away August 9, 2016 in El Paso. He is survived by his sisters, Melissa Silva, Krystal Tijerina, Pearl Tijerina, brother, William Tijerina. He is further survived by his nephews, nieces, grandmother, aunts, uncles and friends. We will gather together so we may acknowledge and share both our joy in the gift...

Margarita Gomez

Margarita Gomez

August 9, 2016

Margarita Gomez, 80, passed away August 9, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents; Maximo Portillo and Luz De La O, son; Manuel Jesus Gomez, sister; Mercedes and Ramona. Margarita is survived by her husband; Abraham Gomez, Sr., sons; Gerado Gomez, Abraham Gomez, Jr., Javier Gomez, Fernando Gomez, Oscar Gomez, daughter; Corina Gomez, 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, brother;...

Juan Garcia

Juan Garcia

August 8, 2016

Juan Garcia, 60, passed away August 8, 2016. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas

Mary Alice Sanchez

Mary Alice Sanchez

August 8, 2016

Mary Alice Sanchez, 81, passed away August 8, 2016. She is survived by her husband; Samuel Sanchez, Sr., Sons; Larry, David, Anthony, Sam, Jr., Vincent, Ray Daughters; Lisa Marie, Cristine Ann, several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, Brother; Ben Ray Sanchez and Sister; Grace (Felix) Iwata. A Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 14, 2016 at...

Hella G Harmon

Hella G Harmon

August 8, 2016

Hella G Harmon, 83, A Committal Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 12, 2016 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Armando Francisco Cobos

Armando Francisco Cobos

August 8, 2016

ARMANDO F. COBOS December 7, 1931-August 8, 2016 Armando F. Cobos of Fabens, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2016 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in Socorro, Texas on December 7, 1931 to Carlos C. Cobos, Sr. and Elena (Helen) Espalin Cobos. Armando attended Fabens High School and worked on the family farm in Fabens. He...

Alex A. Rodriguez

Alex A. Rodriguez

August 7, 2016

Alex Rodriguez was called home by our Heavenly Father, Sunday, August 7, 2016. He is survived by his companion, Irene Sanchez; Sisters Sarah Garcia (Jim) and Veronica Mendoza (Charlie); preceded in death by his parents, Alejandro and Sara Rodriguez. Alex was born September 26, 1968 in El Paso, Texas. He was a life-long El Paso resident, graduated from Jefferson High,...

Maria Magdalena Zambrano

Maria Magdalena Zambrano

August 7, 2016

Maria Magdalena Zambrano 84, of El Paso, Texas passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Born May 29, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Gonzalo & Josefina Lechuga and wife of late husband Angel Zambrano. She is survived by five sons: Angel Ricardo Zambrano and wife, Yolanda of El Paso, Raul Zambrano of El Paso, Roberto Zambrano and...

Raymundo I. Solis

Raymundo I. Solis

August 6, 2016

Raymundo Inez Solis Raymundo Inez Solis, age 79, of El Paso, Texas passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 6, 2016 after an extended battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born on January 21, 1937, son of the late Santiaga Serafin, and the late Francisco Solis. Mr. Solis was a retired federal employee with Fort Bliss, Texas. He was...

Anna Elizabeth Penoyer

Anna Elizabeth Penoyer

August 6, 2016

Anna Elizabeth Penoyer, 89, Committal Service will be 2:30 PM, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.