Obituaries

June 12, 2016

Jerry Dewaine Pochick, 63, born on April 4, 1953 in Wichita Falls Texas. Jerry passed away June 12, 2016 in El Paso Texas. He was a beloved father and a wonderful ex-husband, he will be missed. Jerry loved his sports especially the Washington RedSkins. He was the ultimate football fan. He had a love of music especially The Doors. He...

June 12, 2016

We are deeply saddened by the tragic news that a gunman opened fire at an Orlando nightclub leaving at least 50 dead and several injured. We are heartbroken that a senseless act of violence has once again harmed our communities and nation. We stand in thoughts and prayers for all whose lives were lost or changed forever because of this...

June 12, 2016

Maria Guadalupe Ortiz, 77, Visitation from 5-8 PM on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service at 11 AM on Monday, June 20, 2016, at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

June 11, 2016

Anton Gonzalez, 39, Visitation: 4:00-9:00 pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am Thursday, June 15, 2016 at St Mark's Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

June 10, 2016

Rodolfo "Fito" Quiroz passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 at the age of 67. Mr. Quiroz is survived by his wife, Ysaura Ruelas, Daughters; Yvonne Ruelas, Sylvia Perez, Six Grandchildren and Two Great Grandchildren, Sisters; Rosa Lopez, Martha Gonzalez and Isela Flores. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2016...

June 10, 2016

Lena (Lucas) Wilbourn passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on June 10, 2016 at the age of 86 after a brave battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born in DeVille, Louisiana, on March 29, 1930, to David and Virga (Moses) Lucas. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert “Bob”, and children: Jennifer Miller (John) of El...

June 10, 2016

CLAUDIA MARIA ALMARAZ passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Maria H. and Arthur I. Almaraz. She moved to El Paso, TX with her family on July of 1979. She attended Carlos Rivera, Morehead Junior High and graduated from Coronado High School in June of 1986. She also attended UTEP, North Texas State...

June 10, 2016

June 9, 2016

Connie Hernandez, 84, passed away June 9, 2016. Connie was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Connie had several accomplishments including sitting on the board of directors as Vice President for the Housing and Economic Rural Opportunity and was the Director of Missions Senior Community. She was also recognized for her volunteer services by the City of El Paso...

June 9, 2016

Joan S. Mills April 2, 1939 - June 9, 2016 Joan S. Mills (born April 2, 1939), died unexpectedly on June 9, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 77. A New Jersey native, Joan moved to El Paso in 1982 upon her marriage to the late Robert J. Mills, Sr. She resided there until her recent relocation to...

June 8, 2016

SFC Benjamin Ortiz Sanchez, USA (Ret), 76, passed away peacefully on June 8th. Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, he was the loving husband to Ursula for over 55 years. Benjamin was a decorated Vietnam Veteran, serving over 20 years in the United States Army before his retirement in 1978. After retirement he served as the manager of Wyatt’s Cafeteria at...

June 8, 2016

Billy Jack Silva, 41, Visitation: 4:00-9:00 pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 11:00 am Monday, June 13, 2016 at San Antonio Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

June 8, 2016

Lindsay Blanton Holt, 83, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, June 8th, 2016. He was a native El Pasoan. Upon graduation from high school, he proudly enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Korean War. Upon his return, he attended Texas Western College (UTEP), and then he began a sixty year stewardship of Architectural Products Company Inc., now known...

June 8, 2016

Emma Lou Klink Haddad, 82, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016, in El Paso, Texas. Born June 20, 1933, in El Paso, Emma was the youngest of Charles and Emily Klink’s six children. Her parents, her brother, Samuel Klink, and sisters, Mary Lee Howard and Pauline Abraham, preceded her in death. She is survived by sisters, Nimrie Robinson (husband, Bill), and...

June 7, 2016

Gloria G. East, 81, Gathering of Remembrance will be from 10 AM to 12 PM with a Funeral Service at 12 PM on Monday, June 13, 2016. Committal Service to follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery at 1:30 PM.

June 6, 2016

Ernestina B. Murillo, 84, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband; Silverio Murillo, Jr. Ernestina is survived by her sons; Silverio Murillo, Javier Murillo, Fernando Murillo, daughters; Rosa Elva Sanchez, Elizabeth M. Philips, Sylvia M. Vega, 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. A Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, June...

June 6, 2016

FRANCISCA LUISA REYNAUD “PAQUITA” passed away on Monday, June 06, 2016 at the age of 96. She worked as a teacher for many years in her hometown of San Pedro Sula, Honduras. She is predeceased by her parents Emilio Reynaud and Margarita Lopez de Reynaud, her daughters Martha Elizabeth Donaldson "Betty" Jaraba and Norma Eileen Donaldson, her sister Otilia Davidson...

June 6, 2016

Santiago “Jim” Holguin was born on February 13, 1927 to Ramon & Genoveva Holguin in Ysleta, TX. Jim was the oldest of four siblings. He proudly enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 18 and served honorably in World War II. Jim returned to El Paso after completing his service and married his childhood sweetheart, Corina Madrid....

June 6, 2016

Juan Sanchez, 50, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment will be private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit our online registry book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

June 6, 2016

Concepcion “Connie” Baeza, 82, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 6, 2016. Born in Chicago, she was a Chicago Cubs fan. Connie worked at the Popular Department Store for over 20 years but ended her career as a cafeteria baker for YISD. She enjoyed bingo, cake decorating, clipping coupons and sewing. In her final years she took...