Obituaries

May 3, 2016

Jesus A. Alvarez, 97, Visitation: 4:00pm-9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 6:30pm Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Service at 11:00am Friday, May 6, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Committal Service to follow at 1:00pm at Evergreen Cemetery East.

May 3, 2016

Cremation

May 3, 2016

LaVerna Jean Washington, 71, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her through years of pain and suffering. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many, who even now...

May 3, 2016

John Edward Pyzewski, 79, Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM with Vigil / Rosary at 6:00 PM Monday, May 9, 2016, at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass will be at 9:45 AM Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Committal service will follow at 11:00 AM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted...

May 2, 2016

May 2, 2016

Jane Elizabeth Ratcliff, 81, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 2, 2016. Jane was born on August 28th, 1934 in Atwood, Kansas during the Great Depression. She was the first daughter of Ona Mae (Minnick) Ratcliff and Dewey James Ratcliff. She graduated with a Bachelors degree in music from the University of Kansas at Lawrence where she...

May 1, 2016

Arturo Quintero, 80, passed away May 1, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife; Leticia Quintero, 7 children, Nine Grandchildren, sisters; Victoria Quintero and Maria Luisa Quintero. A Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas, 9521 North Loop Dr. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. A Scripture Service will...

May 1, 2016

Alejandro Ruiz, Jr. 58, passed away May 1, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents Alejandro and Paula Ruiz. Alejandro is survived by his daughter Alexis Sandra Ruiz, Two Grandchildren and sisters; Elva Lidia Ruiz, Maria Luz Calderon.

April 29, 2016

April 29, 2016

Richard U. Sambrano, 68, is survived by wife Maria Alicia Sambrano, sons Richard Sambrano, Jr., and David Sambrano, daughters Elizabeth Raines, and Jennifer Tiscareño, brothers Raul Sambrano, and Urbano Sambrano, sister Justina Piña and his 8 grandchildren. Visitation: 4:00 pm- 9:00 pm with a Vigil/ Rosary at 7:00 pm Monday, May 2, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home- East, 750 N....

April 27, 2016

Hilda Marin, 92, Gathering of Remembrance: 4:00pm-9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 7:30pm Friday, April 29, 2016 Sunset Funeral Home-East.

April 27, 2016

Keith L Sanftner, 67, fell asleep in the Lord on April 27th after a lifelong battle with diabetes. Keith was a wonderful father, loving husband, and a brilliant educator whose encyclopedic knowledge was legendary among his family, friends, and students. Keith was an Eagle Scout and an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed photography, cycling, camping, hiking, and off-roading. While earning his...

April 26, 2016

Jesse was born on December 23, 1949 in El Paso, Texas, and passed on April 26, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Arturo Ernesto Rubio; mother, Maria Luisa Rubio; brothers, Victor Rubio, Armando Manuel Rubio and his son Michael Rubio. He is survived by his wife, Elena Lujan; son, Jesus Ernesto Rubio Jr.; daughters, Julie Roldan (Joe),...

April 26, 2016

Jesus Manuel Nunez, 74, passed away April 26, 2016. He is survived by his brother; Jose A. Nunez, sister; Rosa E. Segura and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm, Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00 am, Friday, April 29, 2016...

April 26, 2016

Bertha Alicia Ramirez, 69, passed away April 26, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband; Jose David Ramirez, son; Jose David Ramirez, Jr., daughters; Diana Ramirez, Joanna Herrera, Angela Ramirez, Nine Grandchildren and Two Great Grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Friday, April 29, 2016 with a Vigil at 11:00 a.m. at...

April 26, 2016

Maria Elena Franco, 86, passed away April 26, 2016. She is survived by her sons; Rudy Franco (Gloria), Robert Franco (Leticia), John G. Franco (Carla), six grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

April 25, 2016

Charlene Allen Clark, 88, Committal Service will be held at 10:00am, Friday, May 13, 2016 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit our online registry book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

April 25, 2016

Maria Leonor Herrera, 87, joined our Lord on Monday, April 25, 2016. Leonor was born on September 18, 1928 to Marcelino and Rosa De La Cruz Luevano. A Seamstress, she retired from Hicks Ponder after many years of service. Married Jesus Vasquez Herrera on July 22, 1951. Leonor was known as a loving grandmother to all of her grandchildren (8)...

April 25, 2016

Aurora Robledo, a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas died on April 25, 2016. She met her husband, Robert Robledo, and married him on October 25, 1958 and were married for 55 years until his death. During their marriage, friends and family enjoyed watching them dance to “Swing” music together. She received her Associates Degree in Accounting from the El...

April 24, 2016

DR. JOSE D. ALVA passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the age of 77. Dr. Alva was an amazing, humble, and compassionate man who not only proudly served his patients through his practice on a daily basis, but also his country as a Lt. Colonel in the Medical Corps during Desert Storm. As a Pediatrician and Neonatologist, Dr....