Obituaries

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.

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....

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.