Obituaries

May 27, 2016

LTC (Ret) John R. Pipkin of El Paso, Texas born April 10th, 1933, died peacefully at home on May 27, 2016 surrounded by his family at the age of 83 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Col Pipkin born in Hilltonia, Georgia to John and Lorene Pipkin. His father, a minister, moved the family to several cities finally arriving...

May 27, 2016

Nicolas A. Chavez, 76, Passed away Friday, May 27, 2016. Nicolas was born on December 6, 1939 to Isamael Chavez† and Anastacia Alvendano† in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua Mexico. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Paz M. Chavez; three daughters Norma Chavez-Garcia, Virginia Chavez, Ana M. McKinney (Jesse); and two sisters, Irene Hernandez, Alicia Mora; daughter-in-law Patricia Posada...

May 26, 2016

Juanita R. Vasquez, 94, of El Paso, Texas passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, May 26, 2016. She was born in Olathe, Kansas in 1921. She was preceded in death by her husband Alfredo Vasquez and son, David Adrian Vasquez. Juanita was a resident of El Paso for 93 years and was married to her beloved husband for...

May 26, 2016

Mercedes V. Portillo, 81, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born in El Paso, Texas to Amador Vasquez and Consuelo Bencomo on February 21, 1935. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons: Antonio Jr. (Sonia) and Louie (Cristina) Portillo; daughter, Belinda (Ricardo) Portillo; 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Also left to cherish...

May 25, 2016

Manuel F. Lechuga-Espinoza, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 25, 2016. He was born in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico on April 13, 1945 to Diego Lechuga and Aurora Espinoza. Manuel is survived by his wife Candelaria Lechuga; daughters, Georgina, Clara, Angelica; sons, Jose Manuel, Manuel Fernando, Alexandro; 17 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brothers, Rodolfo, Ernesto, Jose;...

May 25, 2016

Estella O' Hara. Lujan, born on October 31, 1925, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2016. Born to Michael and Estella O'Hara, she lived in Marfa,33 years and in El Paso, Texas for 57 years. Estella's gentle and kind spirit radiated in everything she did for her family: Whether cooking her famous recipes or creating her home remedies, Estella's priority...

May 24, 2016

Roberto Marquez, 65, was made a new angel of God and welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 while surrounded by his loving family and friends. Roberto was a lifelong El Paso resident. He was a graduate of Bel Air High School and served proudly in the U.S. Army from 1974-1978. He went on to have...

May 24, 2016

Rafael Mauricio Jimenez came to this earth on June 30, 1961 and departed to join his parents in heaven on May 24th, 2016. Affectionately known as Rafa, he was a longtime resident of El Paso, TX and was a proud 1980 graduate of Bel Air High School. Rafa was a true Dallas Cowboys and LA Dodgers fan. However, nothing brought...

May 24, 2016

Ruth Elaine Hanson, 84, Commital Service will be at 1:30 pm, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes Northeast. Pleas visit our online registry book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

May 24, 2016

VIRGINIA LEE MORRIS passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the age of 67. She ended her professional career as an aerospace engineer. She loved gardening, was a Master Gardener, member of the EP Cactus, Rock Club and NM Native Plant Society. She is survived by her husband Rex Morris, her sisters; Sandra Whisenhunt, Shannon Baker, Rebecca Murray and...

May 23, 2016

Vernard William Mello, 83, Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with a Funeral Service at 7:00pm on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will begin at 11:00am on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

May 23, 2016

Jorge Armando Nungaray, 57, a Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West. Please visit our online register book at http://www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net/

May 23, 2016

Felipe "Catutis" Araiza, 83, founder and long time member of "Club Depotivo El Retiro" passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 23, 2016. He was born in El Paso, Texas on February 5, 1933. He was preceded in death by his wife; Lidia, son; Javier and daughter; Silvia Ortiz. He is survived by his daughters; Teresa Segura, Sandra Hernandez,...

May 23, 2016

Eliza B. Spencer, 96, originally of Presidio, TX, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2016 after a brief stay at Kindred Rehab Hospital in El Paso. She was born in Rancho La Haciendita, southern Presidio County, Texas in 1919. She married Ismael Spencer of Presidio, TX, March, 1943, one day before he left El Paso for Europe to his assignment...

May 23, 2016

JOSEPH DUANE DEVITTO passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016 at the age of 75. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be greatly missed. He retired as an engineer in the manufacturing industry. He is survived by his children; Joey Devitto (Denise), Dena Conrad, John Devitto (Donna), Becky Castillo, Carlos Gandara, Karla Chavaria, 7 grandchildren and 2...

May 22, 2016

May 22, 2016

Beltran Del Rio, Homero was born on December 22, 1930. He passed away on May 22nd 2016 after a fifteen year battle with Parkinson’s and passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home. He was born in Camargo, Chihuahua, Mexico to Enrique Beltran Del Rio and Amalia Sandoval. Homero moved to Juarez Mexico at a young age and...

May 20, 2016

Nancy Carpenter Tyler, 61, entered into eternal peace on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Integris Hospice Home of Oklahoma City, OK. Nancy was born on March 2nd (Texas Independence Day) 1955 in Pecos, TX (Home of the World’s first Rodeo), to her late parents of Pecos, Joe and Marion Carpenter. She graduated from Pecos High School in 1973. She left...

May 20, 2016

Petra Caro Enriquez, 89 passed away peacefully at her home May 20, 2016 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Petra dedicated her entire life to being a single parent, always working two or three jobs. She was completely selfless, never once complaining about putting her needs last. She was a devoted mother and was fiercely loyal to her children and...

May 20, 2016

Jerry Sewrook, age 67, died May 20, 2016. Jerry was born July 4, 1948 in Santa Fe, NM to Joan and Vic Sewrook. Jerry grew up in Japan, California, Texas, and Nevada. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with friends and family. His passion was taking...