Obituaries

January 29, 2017

Debra Means went peacefully to be with Our Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2016 after a courageous battle against kidney and heart disease. Her final days on earth were spent surrounded by her loved ones- both family and friends. At her request, no formal services will be held. Debra was born June 19, 1953 in Vallejo, California and grew up...

January 27, 2017

Janise Thomas Smith, 63 passed away on January 27, 2017 in El Paso. She was born on March 10, 1953 to Andrew and Rosalee Thomas. She is preceded in death by her loving parents. She is survived by her brothers: Chris Thomas, Lynn B. Thomas, Craig A. Thomas, Kevin O. Thomas, Marion M. Thomas, Andrew Thomas and Keith Thomas; sisters:...

January 27, 2017

PAULINE ERNST, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 27, 2017. Polly was born on November 5, 1922 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She is survived by daughters, Ronnie F. Moore, Beverly G. Ernst, and daughter-at-heart, Janie S. McNally, grandchildren, Michelle Ferrado (Joe), Ronnie Ramirez, Terri Ramirez, Rick Ramirez (Dian), Paul Moore, Debbi Moore (Vince), Adrianne Guarino (Carmine), Sandi...

January 27, 2017

Rosa Maria Garcia, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Center Compassionate Care, El Paso. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso, where she served her community in the nursing field. She spent many years working at Hotel Dieu Hospital and at Sun Towers Hospital. She retired after 35 years of service to help care for...

January 26, 2017

Maj. (Ret.) DONALD DALE HENSON passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the age of 73. He was loving husband, brother-in-law and will be greatly missed. He served our country proudly and retired as a Major in the United States Airforce. After retirement, he continued his devotion to the community teaching at many colleges. He is survived by his...

January 26, 2017

A visitation for Guadalupe Corona will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Sunset Funeral Home--Americas. A rosary will be held the same day at 7:00 pm. A funeral mass will take place at Saints Peter and Paul Church at 1:00 pm on Monday, January 30, 2017, followed by interment at Mount Carmel...

January 25, 2017

January 24, 2017

Isabel A. Dueñas, 72, born to Julio Dueñas and Antonia Acosta on November 23, 1944 passed away January 24, 2017 in El Paso, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Escamilla Dueñas; sons: Jaime Roberto and Joseph Anthony; daughters: Lourdes and Monica Dueñas; brothers: Hector A., Oscar M., Victor E., Julio J., Rogelio and Sergio Dueñas; 4 grandchildren and...

January 24, 2017

Teru Y. Haling, 89, Committal Service to be held at 11:00 am. on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery

January 22, 2017

James J. De Vaney passed away on January 22, 2017 in EI Paso, Texas. He was born on January 24, 1927 in Wellington, Kansas to Harold E. and Gula Sarah De Vaney. At the age of 14 his family moved to Waynoka, Oklahoma. He joined the Navy and was sent to submarine school then stationed in the Philippines until World...

January 22, 2017

John F. Lotz, 70, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017. John was born in Missouri on April 18, 1946. He met and married the love of his life, Rose, while proudly serving in the U.S. Army. They were married for 48 years and they are now together once again after her passing in late 2015. He has 2 daughters,...

January 22, 2017

Antonio Montoya, Jr., 59, passed away on January 22, 2017 at his home in El Paso, Texas after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was born on August 13, 1957 in El Paso, Texas to Antonio and Jennie Montoya. Tony graduated from Ysleta High School in 1976. After high school he worked for the El Paso Independent School District and...

January 21, 2017

Ana Socorro Carrasco, 77, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosay at 7:00pm on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00am on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 400 West Sunset Rd. Committal Service will follow at 11:30 am at Memorial Pines Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset...

January 21, 2017

A visitation for baby Jisac Liam Govea will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Sunset Funeral Home--Americas. A rosary will be held the same day at 7:00 pm. A funeral mass will take place at Saint Jude Catholic Church at 9:00 am on Monday, January 30, 2017, followed by interment at Mount...

January 20, 2017

Edward Flores Padilla passed away on January 20, 2017 surrounded by family and his beloved pets. He was a very kind and generous man always willing to help those less fortunate. Edward was a proud grandfather, avid biker, Harley Davidson fan and gun enthusiast. He was deeply devoted to our Lord as well as Santo Nicho de Atocha. Edward served...

January 20, 2017

Alberto Antonio Rodriguez, 49, Visitation will from 4:00-9:00 p.m., with a Vigil/Rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 am, Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 8600 Winchester Rd. Interment will be Private.

January 20, 2017

Retired SFC, PAUL GANTT, 75, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017. Paul was born February 8, 1941 in Glenn Dale, Maryland. Paul, the son of the late Robert Gantt and Florence Agnes (Hamilton), entered the U.S. Army at Ft. Leonardwood, Missouri on December 27, 1959. As a soldier, he served at Ft. Devens, Massachusett; Munich, Germany; Ft. Belvoir, Virginia;...

January 19, 2017

HENRY “JAY” RASMUSSEN 87, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017, from complications of Myasthenia Gravis. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Jay. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Myrna Alger Rasmussen; Children: Jayme Jackson and husband John, Layne Rasmussen...

January 18, 2017

Renald Latendorf, 64, Celebration of Life will begin at 5:00pm, Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home West, 480 N. Resler, El Paso, Tx. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home West. Please visit our online registry book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

January 18, 2017

Francisco Ochoa Reyes (77) Our loving father and grandfather began his eternal life on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He was a hardworking man that never gave up. He was a Self Contractor that had his own business that was well known all over El Paso. Ochoa Home Repairs. He attended The Biblical Institute of Philadelphia where he graduated top of...