Obituaries

Frank Herbert Smiley

Frank Herbert Smiley

October 8, 2015

Lt. Col. (ret) Frank H. Smiley passed away October 8, 2015 at the age of 95 years. He was born on February 7, 1920 in Milford, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska with a BS in Husbandry and a Masters from University of Maryland in Bacteriology. Herb married the love of his life, Josephine, on May 18, 1941....

Maria De La Cerda

Maria De La Cerda

October 6, 2015

Maria De La Cerda, 89, Visitation: 4:00pm-9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 6:00pm on Friday, October 9, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Chapel Service: 9:00am on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Committal Service to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Michael Carl Albright

Michael Carl Albright

October 6, 2015

Sgt. Michael Carl Albright, 31, Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, October 16, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Westside Baptist Temple.

Rebecca Ramirez

Rebecca Ramirez

October 6, 2015

Rebecca Ramirez, 62, Visitation: 4:00pm-9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 10:00am on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at San Antonio Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Evergreen East Cemetery.

Apolonio Peña

Apolonio Peña

October 6, 2015

Apolonio Peña, 79, Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 8, 2015. Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 am on Friday, October 9, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park.

Luis Eduardo Rafael Santos Vega

Luis Eduardo Rafael Santos Vega

October 5, 2015

Un día recibimos el más grande regalo de amor, Luisito, quien trajo a nuestras vidas tanto amor y alegría. Creció sano y fuerte. Le dimos otros dos regalos, sus hermanos Verónica Y Omar. Lleno nuestras vidas y nuestros corazones de recuerdos y nos regalo su nobleza, su humor, su alegría, su música, y su inteligencia. Fue y rayo de luz...

Alexis Zantiago Morales

Alexis Zantiago Morales

October 4, 2015

Alexis Zantiago Morales, 7, Memorial Service to be held from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, October 9, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be said at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, October 10, 2015 at La Purisima Catholic Church (Socorro Mission), 10041 Socorro Rd.

Cheryl Lynn Shofner

Cheryl Lynn Shofner

October 4, 2015

Cheryl Lynn Shofner, 56, went home into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at her home. She passed peacefully after a long illness, and was surrounded by her loving husband, family and faithful dog Popeye. She was born September 22, 1959 in El Paso, Texas to Andrew “Johnny” and Marica “Pat” Gahan. Cheryl was a...

Ysidro D. Yanez

Ysidro D. Yanez

October 4, 2015

Ysidro D. Yanez, 85, Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Homes Northeast. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Committal Service will follow at 11:30 AM at Evergreen Cemetery East.

John Holland

John Holland

October 3, 2015

John Austin Holland lost his valiant battle against Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 3, 2015. John A. Holland was born in a small wood house in McAllen Texas on April 3rd, 1930. Soon after graduating from Texas A & M with an Engineering degree, he served two years in the United States Air Force as a First Lieutenant in The Korean...

Andres Garcia

Andres Garcia

October 3, 2015

Andres Garcia, 88, Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00am on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Interment is Private.

Vincent F. Likovic

Vincent F. Likovic

October 3, 2015

Vincent F. Likovic, 61, Memorial Service: 2:00pm on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Interment: Private

Lily  Urquidi Rodriguez

Lily Urquidi Rodriguez

October 3, 2015

Lily Urquidi Rodriguez, 91, died peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was the daughter of Guadalupe and Theresa Urquidi. She attended Bowie High School and married her one and only true love, Oscar Hevia Rodriguez on May 11, 1942. A devoted wife and mother she dedicated her life to her family and enjoyed traveling, reading, and...

Bertha Havercorn

Bertha Havercorn

October 2, 2015

BERTHA CASTRO HAVERCORN, 76, entered into eternal rest on October 2, 2015 in Tempe, AZ. Bertha Castro was born in Superior, AZ on June 25, 1939, the only daughter to Inez Castro. A shy girl she met her eternal love, Robert “Bobby” Anaya Havercorn. On November 17, 1956 they were united in Holy Matrimony at St. Francis Roman Catholic Church,...

Billy Lee Hutchins

Billy Lee Hutchins

October 2, 2015

Billy Lee Hutchins, 77, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015. Bill was born in Keokuk, Iowa on February 23, 1938. Bill retired as a MSG US Army after serving 26 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Mary and his Grandson, Matthew Hall. He was a loving husband, father and proud Papa. He leaves...

Carmen Guevara

Carmen Guevara

October 2, 2015

Carmen Guevara, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2015. Don Carmen was born in San Felipe de Jesus, Chihuahua, Mexico, on July 16, 1922. He spent a lifetime in agriculture, from which he retired, and loved to tend to his garden at home. He is survived by his wife, Rafaela; his children, Monico Guevara, Bertha Moreno, Ramon Guevara,...

Manuela Margarita Gonzalez

Manuela Margarita Gonzalez

October 2, 2015

Manuela Margarita Gonzalez, 54, Visitation: 4:00pm-9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Monday, October 5, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 10:00am on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Santo Nino de Atocha Catholic Church. Committal Service to follow at Desert View Cemetery.

Nana "Armida" Delgado

Nana "Armida" Delgado

October 1, 2015

Nana "Armida" Delgado, 88, passed away October 1, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents Fulgencio Medrano and Dolores Figueroa; son, Luis R. Delgado; and daughter, Virginia Delgado. She is survived by her sons: Carlos (Raquel) Delgado, Victor (Concepcion) Delgado, Apolinar (Teresa) Delgado, Antonio (Iris) Delgado; daughters: Nena (Roberto) Candelaria, Bertha (Enrique†) Valdez,...

Alla Conrad

Alla Conrad

September 29, 2015

Alla Conrad, 90, Graveside Service: 9:30am on Friday, October 9, 2015 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.

Carmen Velasco

Carmen Velasco

September 28, 2015

Carmen V. Velasco, 94, was called home to be with Our Lord on September 28th, 2015 surrounded by her family who love her. Carmen was born on March 21, 1921 in Greeley, Colorado to Ysabel Valadez and Aurora Hernandez. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Velasco; and sons, Macario Valadez and Jose Velasco, Jr. She leaves behind...