Obituaries

July 29, 2016

Arthur C Amarillas, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016. He was born in Ione, CA, on June 22, 1928. He served in the Navy from July 28, 1943 through April 15, 1946. He also was a See Bees in 1970-1974. Arthur was commended for his courage and seaman like action in manning and taking his boat to safety during...

July 28, 2016

July 28, 2016

Alice Roth, 98, A Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

July 28, 2016

Gabriela Agüero Martinez, 41, passed away July 28, 2016. She was born in El Paso, TX to Victor and Manuela Agüero. Gabriela is survived by her parents, sons; Albert Martinez, IV, Nicholas Gabriel Martinez, daughter; Victoria Lauren Martinez, brothers; Antonio Humberto Agüero, Victor Agüero and sister; Viviana Agüero. She will be missed by all who knew her. A Visitation will...

July 28, 2016

Samuel “Sammy” Moreno, 47, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 28, 2016. Sam was born in El Paso, TX on December 16, 1968. He graduated from Ysleta High School in 1987 and attended El Paso Community College. He moved to Colorado in 1997 where he opened his own business, Moreno Drilling and Blasting. His motto was “Shaping America One Blast at...

July 28, 2016

Rosa Marina Berry, 55, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00am on Monday, August 1, 2016 at Jesus and Mary Roman Catholic Chapel, 1401 West Yandell Drive, El Paso, Texas 79902. Committal Service to follow at 1:00pm at Fort...

July 27, 2016

Irma D. Burris, peacefully passed away on July 27, 2016. She was born on February 21, 1928 to Pablo L. Delgado and Esther Garza. She was a life resident of El Paso, Texas and graduated from El Paso High. She worked at A.B. Poe and later worked as a bus driver and bus monitor for the El Paso School District...

July 27, 2016

Virginia C Hollins, 89 passed away Wednesday July 27, 2016. Virginia was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 29, 1927 to John and Mildred Carberry. She lived in PA until she married her sweetheart Edward P Hollins in 1945. Edward served in the US Army and they traveled to several places around the US until they retired in El Paso...

July 25, 2016

Angela L. Graves, 43, Visitation will be from 4-9 PM on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 with a Eulogy at 6 PM and a Vigil/Rosary at 7 PM at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment is private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

July 25, 2016

Maria De Los Angeles Huerta Ortega, 92, passed away July 25, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband; Panfilo Vargas. Maria is survive by her daughter; Bertha Warner (David Roger Warner, Jr.), Three Grandchildren; Maria De Los Angeles Warner, Athena Carolina Warner, David Roger Warner, III, Two Great Grandchildren; Miguel Angel Ramirez, Jr., Ezekiel Gabriel Ramirez and Sister;...

July 25, 2016

Manuela Contreras, 87, Visitation: 4:00pm-9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm Friday, July 29, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass at 9:00am Saturday, July 30, 2016 at El Buen Pastor Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley.

July 24, 2016

Juan Francisco Cicero, 56 passed away July 24, 2016. He is survived by his sons; Francisco A. Cicero, Roberto D. Cicero, daughter; Mirella Cicero, Seven Grandchildren and sisters; Maria Ester Rodriguez, Araceli Hernandez. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, July 28, 2016 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas, 9521 North Loop Dr. A...

July 24, 2016

CSM(R) THOMAS MORGAN John 3:16 For God so loved the world He gave… Thomas Morgan, 80, of Five Points, was called home on July 24, 2016 after living the American Dream. A man of strong Christian core values, Thomas leaves a legacy of Faith, Family, Friendship and Fitness that transcends time. Thomas was the seventh child of 9 children born...

July 23, 2016

Dorothy B. Wood, 92, died July 23, 2016 in El Paso. Born January 9, 1924 to Alvin and Myrtle (Cousins) Best in Kansas, then moved to El Paso with her family in 1936. She attended schools in Kansas, Texas and New Mexico graduating from Western New Mexico University in Silver City, NM. Formerly active in Soroptimist Club, Beta Sigma Phi...

July 23, 2016

Sandra Elena Threadgill, 62, July 23, 2016 Sandra E. Threadgill, 62, succumbed to breast cancer on July 23, 2016. Sandra was born in Tacoma, Washington March 18, 1954. She graduated from Irvin H.S. in 1972 as a licensed vocational nurse. Constantly looking to better herself, Sandra went on to earn a Bachelors of Science from the University of Maryland and...

July 23, 2016

Joseph C. Meadows, 82, passed away on Saturday, July 23rd, 2016, surrounded by his children. Joseph was born August 6, 1933 in Alexander City, Alabama to Mabel Meadows Malone. He was raised by his grandmother Caroline Meadows and uncle, Helius Meadows. Joseph enlisted in the regular Army in 1955 and received numerous service awards and accommodations. He remained in the...

July 22, 2016

Joe D. Old, 72, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2016, in El Paso, Texas, after a year-long decline in health. Joe was born on March 3, 1944, in Roswell, New Mexico, to the late Archie Van Darby Old and the late Jane Sargent. He is survived by his wife Monica Wong, stepdaughter Yuting Wong, son-in-law Collin Stuart, and his...

July 21, 2016

Carlos Bernard Waller, 42 of El Paso Texas, entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 21st, 2016. He was born in Many, Louisiana on June 2, 1974. He is the son of the late James Waller Jr. and Gloria Waller. Carlos was fondly known by “Los” which was given to him by his close friends. Carlos was a loving and giving...

July 21, 2016

Lupe Ruiz Esparza, 79, of El Paso Texas, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2016 after courageously battling colon cancer. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, “best friend” and most of all “grandma” to all. She wholeheartedly dedicated herself to nearly 40 years of serving others including Hospice, Home Health, and Assisted Living Care with agencies such as Visiting...

July 20, 2016

RALPH WALLACE MELIN passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at the age of 82. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and the United States Air Force. Retiring after 24 years of service. Mr. Melin started his third career as an instructor at Miller Institute in Phoenix, AZ where he taught for 7 years. He was offered...