Obituaries

Rodolfo Esparza

Rodolfo Esparza

November 6, 2015

Rodolfo Esparza, 89, of El Paso went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2015. He was born in El Paso, Texas on November 28, 1925, raised on a ranch in Congregación Ortíz, Chihuahua, Mexico, worked at ASARCO for 40 years, and was a member of Abundant Living Faith Center. He is preceded in death by his parents...

Curtis Derek Bronson

Curtis Derek Bronson

November 6, 2015

Curtis Derek Bronson, 44 8/18/1971 – 11/6/2015 Curtis Bronson was born at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Oregon. He attended grade, middle and high school in Springfield, Oregon. He attended Portland State University, Lewis and Clark College, and University of New Mexico. Curtis graduated with a PhD in psychology from University of New Mexico. He performed his residency in Bowling...

Enrique Reyes

Enrique Reyes

November 5, 2015

Enrique Reyes, 90, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015. A Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 9, 2015 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services...

Ana Maria Koch

Ana Maria Koch

November 4, 2015

Ana Maria Sierra-Koch went to her Heavenly Father’s home November 4, 2015 to be reunited with her husband of 50 years, Robert Koch. Annie (la pajarita as her late primo, Fr. David Viramontes called her) was born February 18, 1933 in Canutillo, TX the 10th and youngest child of Josefa Enriquez-Sierra (of La Union) and Estanislao Sierra (of La Mesa)....

Robert James Cooke

Robert James Cooke

November 4, 2015

Robert (Bob) J. Cooke, 65, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at his home. Bob was a lifelong El Pasoan. He was a devoted volunteer at the Ambrosio Gullen Texas State Veteran’s Home for many years. Bob was a beloved charter member of Grace Presbyterian Church, where he was blessed with many friends. Known to some as the Texas...

Jesus Brito

Jesus Brito

November 4, 2015

Jesus Brito, 57, Visitation: 4:00pm-9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Friday, November 06, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 10:00am on Saturday, November 07, 2015 at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 8011 Williamette, 79925. Interment will be Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.

Bobby Wayne Hughes

Bobby Wayne Hughes

November 4, 2015

Bobby Wayne Hughes, 69, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will begin at 9:00am on Friday, November 6, 2015 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

Maria Raquel Carbajal

Maria Raquel Carbajal

November 3, 2015

Maria Raquel Carbajal, 71, Visitation: 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

Fernando Echavarri

Fernando Echavarri

November 3, 2015

Fernando Echavarri, 73, Rosary: 1:00pm with a Memorial Service at 2:00pm on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-East

William Michael Igo

William Michael Igo

November 3, 2015

Poppa Mike has joined his precious granddaughter Khalia in Heaven forevermore. William Michael Igo, age 67, left this life on earth to everlasting life with our Lord where there will be no more pain and suffering on November 3, 2015. Michael was born on September 9, 1948 to Green Igo Jr. and Susie T. White in Lexington, Kentucky. He is...

Ramon B. Fernandez

Ramon B. Fernandez

November 2, 2015

Ramon B. Fernandez, 86, A Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with Vigil 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 6, 2015 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment to Follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

Maria Magdalena Guerra

Maria Magdalena Guerra

November 1, 2015

On November 1, 2015 our beloved wife, mother, grammies, sister, aunt and friend Maria Magdalena Guerra was called by the Lord. At the time of her passing she was surrounded by her loving family and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother Maria Santos Torres. She is survived by, Francisco Antonio Guerra her loving husband of 42 years,...

Emma Lillian McKellips

Emma Lillian McKellips

November 1, 2015

Emma Lillian Watson McKellips, 83 years young, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015. Emma was born in Doyle, Tennessee October 3, 1932. She graduated high school in Sparta, Tennessee, later married and had 6 children. Emma was a Real Estate Broker for several years, and a former President of The American Legion Auxiliary El Paso, Tx. She was a...

Robert Wayne Broussard

Robert Wayne Broussard

November 1, 2015

Robert Wayne Broussard, 74, Gathering of Remembrance will be from 4:00pm to 7:00pm with a Prayer Service at 5:30pm on Monday, November 9, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will be at 10:00am on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

Maria "Cuca" Estrada

Maria "Cuca" Estrada

November 1, 2015

Maria "Cuca" Estrada, 85, A Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be said at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

Martin C. Nevarez

Martin C. Nevarez

November 1, 2015

Martin C. Nevarez (Chris), 50, was called by the Lord November 1, 2015. Martin was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Figeroa; Father, Raymundo M. Nevarez; and brother, Ricardo Nevarez. He is Survived by spouse, Liliana Nevarez; son, Brandon Nevarez; sisters, Elisa F. Pavia and Daniella Figueroa. My dearest husband, thank you for 26 years of wonderful memories! You...

Saul Alfredo Camarillo

Saul Alfredo Camarillo

October 31, 2015

Saul Alfredo Camarillo, 55, passed away October 31, 2015. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2015 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. A Funeral Mass will be said 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Services entrusted...

Louise E. Gelsthorpe

Louise E. Gelsthorpe

October 28, 2015

On October 28, 2015, El Paso TX lost one of its most ardent supporters, Louise E. Gelsthorpe . Louise lived life out loud  and as an exclamation point! She did that by being an active member of so many organizations. She was a “forever” member of Beta Sigma Phi, Laureate Epsilon Psi Chapter. During her Sorority years she served...

Joseph Anthony Raffaelli

Joseph Anthony Raffaelli

October 28, 2015

Joseph Anthony Raffaelli, 92, Born on a farm in Vineland, NJ, he joined the Navy in World War II and served on the aircraft carrier Ticonderoga. He was awarded the Purple Heart for burns sustained when Japanese suicide planes hit the carrier in early 1945. After his tenure in the Navy, he enlisted in the Army, retiring in 1961 at...

Lovelia "Lou" Serna Ronquillo

Lovelia "Lou" Serna Ronquillo

October 28, 2015

Lovelia “Lou” Ronquillo passed away peacefully in the care of her family in Jacksonville, Florida on October 28, 2015. She was 91 years old and had suffered with Alzheimers for many years. She was born at home on July 30, 1924 in the small community of Placitas, NM just outside of Hatch. She graduated from Hatch High School and shortly...