Obituaries

October 16, 2015

Edmundo “Mono” Saenz was born on June 19th, 1944, in La Mesa, NM, went to the great Oktoberfest in heaven on October 16th, 2015. He was preceded in death by his loving “Schatz” Lotte Saenz and his parents Martin and Maria Saenz. After graduating from Gadsden High School in 1963, he joined the Army and completed two tours in Vietnam...

October 15, 2015

William Possidente, 96, Survived by Son : William Possidente Jr.(Melodye),Daughtes: Juliet Maria Possidente- Garcia (Charles), Brother: Santa Possidente (Gloria), Sisters: Lucille Lamberti, Catherine De Lucia, Jane Malinconico (Frank), Angie Possidente (sister in law); Grandchildren: Joshua Allen and Ceasar Anthony. He is preceded in death by siblings: Mary De Angelo, Carmel Marciano and Vera Votto, Ben Possidente and Mid Possidente. Visitation...

October 15, 2015

CSM Charlie Alonzo Passmore (Ret.), 82, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015. Charlie was born in Zebulon, Georgia on June 12, 1932. He graduated from Fairmont High School and served in the United States Army for 26 years. He served two tours in Vietnam and received numerous awards, including the Army Commendation Medal. Charlie later married Betty Copeland in...

October 15, 2015

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October 15, 2015

Merlene Ballway, 71, entered God's arms Thursday, October 15, 2015. Originally from Stow, Ohio she was a longtime resident of El Paso since 1969. She blessed us with her generosity and service to groups such as the American Legion, Post 36 where she was past president of the Women's Auxiliary. She also was an active member of the church choir...

October 15, 2015

Yolanda Kluge, a longtime resident of Chaparral, NM went to meet with her maker on Thursday October 15th, 2015. Yolanda was born to Jose De La Luz Chavez Pena and Victoria Arenivar de Chavez in Anahuac, Chihuahua. Both her parents preceded her in death. Her siblings Lupe, Rogelio, Diana, Nena, Teresa, Blas, Martin, Leonardo, Manuel, Anita, and Francisca, all survive...

October 14, 2015

Martin Lee Looney, 50, passed away on Wednesday, October 14th, 2015. Martin was born in Fort Benning, GA, August 6th, 1965. He graduated from Kendrick High School in 1983. Afterwards, he left to serve the United States Marine Corps, courageously for 24+ years. Martin married his soul mate, Marilou, in 1994. After retirement, Martin continued to work, as a Senior...

October 14, 2015

October 13, 2015

Marlene M. Smouse, 77, all services are private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

October 13, 2015

Nola Gaile Grohusko née Lander, born on December 11, 1934, passed away on October 13, 2015. She was born in Baxter, Missouri, and spent eight years of her childhood in central California, and then graduated from Blue Eye High School, Missouri, in 1952. She came to El Paso in 1954 as a young bride. Her career spanned over 30 years...

October 12, 2015

Juan Saucedo, 97, Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas, 9521 North Loop Dr. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be said 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 15, 2015 at La Purisima Catholic Church (Socorro Mission). Interment will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset...

October 12, 2015

Cynthia Olesinski, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed away on October 12, 2015 at the age of 53. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, May 28, 1962. Cindy spent her childhood as an Army dependent traveling with her family as her father was assigned new assignments, but always returned to and considered El Paso her home. Cindy fought her...

October 12, 2015

Elisa L. Ortiz-Melendez, 48, was called by the Lord on October 12, 2015. Elisa, born May 30, 1967, was born and raised in El Paso, TX. Elisa was a student at Vista College where she was studying to be a licensed vocational nurse. She was employed by Caring Companions Home Health Care. Elisa was preceded in death by her mother,...

October 11, 2015

Jose Andres Duran, 68, born and raised in El Paso, Texas. Loving husband, father and grandfather, was picked up by the Lord on October 11, 2015. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7. Visitation will be held from 5 – 9pm with a Prayer Service at 7pm on...

October 9, 2015

William (Bill) Frank Jones, born December 21, 1929, passed away on October 9, 2015. Bill, a man loved by many for his great loyalty and integrity was born in Hartselle, AL to Otis Roy Jones and Madgelene Hoelscher. He joined the Army; spending 28 years growing from private to Sargent Major with 2 tours in the Korean War and one...

October 9, 2015

Maria Teresa Jacquez, 72, Visitation: 4:00pm-9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:30pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 1:30pm on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at San Antonio Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

October 9, 2015

Carlos Ayala, 90, passed away October 9, 2015. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas, 9521 North Lop Dr. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 12, 2015 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church (Main), 131 S. Zaragoza. Interment...

October 8, 2015

In loving memory of James S. Byers Jr., born on July 9, 1950 he passed away on October 8, 2015. He has lived in El Paso since 1970. He is survived by a brother, Joe Byers; and his children, Katrina Trevathan, Jason Byers; 3 grandchildren, Karlee, Kyle and Sara. He retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company. All Services are...

October 8, 2015

Rita Hoffman, 94, passed away October 8, 2015. She came to El Paso in 1973 from Hereford, TX. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Rita was preceded in death by her husband Edward Hoffman and son, Kenneth Hoffman. She is survived by her children: daughter, Helen Chamlee and husband Lee†; son, Dennis Hoffman; daughter, Loretta Carmichael and...

October 8, 2015

Delores Lindstrom,81, Committal Service will begin at 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.