Obituaries

January 7, 2016

In Loving Memory of Francisco Gonzalez Cortez. Our wonderful father was escorted by a host of Angels to enter the kingdom of heaven on January 7th 2016 at the age of 68. He was a resident of El Paso Tx all his life. Survived by his loving wife of 48yrs Irma Gonzalez and his sons: Hector, Eddie, Hugo, Oswaldo (Deceased),...

January 6, 2016

Carmen H. Lopez Carmen H. Lopez passed away on January 6, 2016, she is preceded in death by her parents Carlos Sr and Beatriz Heredia, her husband Jesus Lopez †, brothers Carlos Jr. † (Flora†) and Ernesto†. She is survived by her son Al Lopez and granddaughter Anna V. Lopez, her brother Armando (Martha) Heredia and sisters Alicia (Ignacio) Pedroza...

January 5, 2016

Carmen Moreno, 74, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30am on Friday, January 8, 2015 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Committal Service will follow at 12:00pm at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

January 5, 2016

Gracia Alicia Duran Pillado, 87, Visitation: 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, January 11, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. (Main) Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery.

January 4, 2016

Gabriela Andrade was a selfless and caring woman of God, but above all a mother and grandmother. She dedicated her life to serving the Lord as a catechism teacher for 40 years at La Purisima Catholic Church. She is survived by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, January 7, 2016 at...

January 4, 2016

Hector Garcia, 59, Visitation: 9:00pm-12:00pm with a Prayer Service at 12:00pm on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Committal Service to follow at 2:00pm at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors.

January 3, 2016

Maria J. Maldonado Vasquez, 72, Visitation: 4:00pm-9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 10:00am on Monday, January 11, 2016 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Committal Service to follow at Evergreen Cemetery East.

January 3, 2016

Paul Louis Lieggi (Luigi) passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 Paul was born on July 17, 1927 to Louis and Edith Lieggi of Cinnaminson, New Jersey. He served his country in the Army during WWII and the Korean War. Paul was preceded in death by his mother and father as well as sister Marian Christ. Paul was a loving father...

January 3, 2016

Maria Rodriguez de Heredia, 97, Visitation: 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Interment: Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

January 3, 2016

Nicholas C. Otis, age 91, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016. He was a loving Father to Deborah Dora, beloved grandfather to Whitney of Monroeville, PA and a loving brother to Helen Rozakis of El Paso. He is preceded in death by parents Christopher Meliniotis and Maria Meliniotis, brothers Michael Meliniotis and Fred Meliniotis, and sister Joan Sismour. There...

January 2, 2016

Benjamin Tobias, 83, Visitation: 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with Vigil at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be said at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 8, 2016 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment to Follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

January 2, 2016

Carolina Terrazas, 69, will have a Visitation from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 7, 2016 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Interment will be private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

January 2, 2016

Dora Santoscoy, 85, was called to the Lord on January 2, 2016. Dora worked in the grocery retail industry for over 40 years where she retired from. Her expression of love for her family and friends showed through her delicious made from scratch full course meals which will be missed dearly, especially her salad dressing. Dora is survived by her...

January 2, 2016

Antonio Hurtado, 64, Visitation: 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 6, 2016 with a Vigil at 6:30 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. A Funeral Mass will be said at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

January 1, 2016

Trinidad V. Estrada, 91, loving great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, aunt, sister and friend was called home by our Lord on Friday January 1, 2016. She was surrounded by family as she took her last breath. Born in Canutillo in 1924, she became a lifetime resident of El Paso. As a devoted housewife and grandmother, she cared for all her grandkids and...

January 1, 2016

(Ret) SSG Javier M. Llanos, 90, passed away on January 1, 2016. He was a Korean War Vet. He is survived by his loving Wife; Amelia R. Llanos, Sons; Alberto J. Llanos, Armando R. Llanos, Arturo Llanos M.D., Sister; Yolanda Llanos, 8 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 9:00pm on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at...

December 31, 2015

Lilia Elizabeth Thompson, 51 born May 7, 1964 in Monterrey, Mexico. Passed away on December 31, 2015 in Houston, Texas, although El Paso is her home. Lilia was a loving and dedicated mother who always wanted her children to succeed in life and showed them how through hard work and discipline. She was always willing to lend a hand and...

December 30, 2015

Chang Dong Cho, 94, Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Monday, January 4, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Prayer Service will be at 7:00 PM Monday, January 4, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will...

December 30, 2015

December 30, 2015

Agustin M. Ortiz, 43, April 21, 1972 – December 30, 2015. Agustin was born in Bronx, New York. He was a proud Marine. He was a retired Army Staff Sergeant, serving more than 21 years. He loved video games and Magic Cards. He was so patient and so easy to be around. He loved to teach and talk (non stop)....