Obituaries

Paula Rodriguez

Paula Rodriguez

March 17, 2016

Loving wife and mother, Paula passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Survived by husband Brígido; children Alicia, Toribia, Margarita, Frank, Irene, and Ruben. She was preceded in death by son George. Also survived by sons-in-law Viterbo Jr., Andy, †Oscar, Matt. Daughters-in-law Shawna, Corina, Marianne; 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Other survivors include numerous beloved family members and friends. She...

Arthur Lebron Mitchell

Arthur Lebron Mitchell

March 17, 2016

Arthur Lebron Mitchell, of El Paso, TX went home to be with God on St Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was born August 13, 1941 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Arthur was united in holy matrimony to Ella L. Barrow on November 27, 1963. They had two children but both suffered miscarriages. This did not stop their everlasting love to...

Jose Luis Macias

Jose Luis Macias

March 17, 2016

Jose Luis Macias, 60, Visitation: 4:00pm-9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Interment: Private.

Carmen Maria Torres

Carmen Maria Torres

March 17, 2016

Carmen Maria Torres, devoted and loving mother of 14 children, and an inspiringly strong woman, she was born on November 21, 1926 in Comerio, Puerto Rico, died peacefully on March 17, 2016 at the age of 89. Her life’s journey took her from a small mountain town in Puerto Rico to the desert Southwest, where she worked tirelessly as a...

Arthur Edward Mackenzie

Arthur Edward Mackenzie

March 16, 2016

Arthur Edward Mackenzie, Jr., 64, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Monday, March 21, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home West, 480 N. Resler Drive, and a Vigil/Rosary will begin at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 am, Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home West. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to...

Lawrence "Larry" Borunda

Lawrence "Larry" Borunda

March 16, 2016

Lawrence Edward Borunda, 56, Visitation: 4:00pm-9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 12:00pm on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at San Antonio Catholic Church. Committal Service to follow at 1:30pm at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Elvira Martha Galaviz

Elvira Martha Galaviz

March 16, 2016

Elvira M. Galaviz, passed away peacefully March 16, 2016. Elvira was born in Chihuahua and became a Doctor of Pharmacy. Married Adalberto Galaviz September 12, 1952. The couple was married 65 years. Elvira is survived by Husband Adalberto Galaviz and her sisters Dolores, Maria Elena, Rosa Irene and brother Rodrigo. Sons William, Jesse and Daughter Dolores. Grand children Melisa, Monique,...

Eudelia C.  Barrera

Eudelia C. Barrera

March 16, 2016

Eudelia C. Barrera Eudelia C. Barrera passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the age of 88. Eudelia was born in Del Rio, Tx. She is preceded in death by her Beloved Husband, Hermilo D. Barrera and her son Vidal C. Barrera. Eudelia is lovingly remembered by her Daughters, Rosalinda B. Ramos (Juan), Anabelia B. Bolata (Joe), and son...

Ricardo Anchondo

Ricardo Anchondo

March 16, 2016

RICARDO ANCHONDO passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the age of 84. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be greatly missed. He was preceased by his sons Manuel Anchondo and Luis Anchondo. He is survived by his wife Maria Avila Anchondo, children; Luz M. Anchondo, Margarita Anchondo (Jorge Romo), Laura Espino, Ricardo Anchondo (Olga Anchondo),...

Charlie Hardy

Charlie Hardy

March 16, 2016

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Charlie Hardy on March 16, 2016. His life on earth was blessed abundantly with a kind heart, a beautiful smile and is being celebrated by his family, loved ones, and many friends. Charlie was born November 11, 1966 in El Paso, Texas. He is survived by...

Carol Jane Archut

Carol Jane Archut

March 15, 2016

Carol Archut returned to her heavenly home March 15, 2016, she was 86. Carol was born February 23, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA to her parents, Elwood and Carrie Latshaw. She married Robert Wallingford Archut August 17, 1949. They raised their seven boys in El Paso, TX. She worked most of her adult life in the medical records department at Providence-Memorial...

Elvira McDonough

Elvira McDonough

March 15, 2016

Beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Elvira Ponton-McDonough, 72, was called to the Lord on March 15, 2016. Born to Raphael and Felicitas Urrutia Ponton in El Paso, TX, there, Elvira worked, lived and raised her family. Her strength and character was evidenced in the upbringing of her children. Survived by siblings: Bertha, Sally, Ruben and Rudy; daughters, Debra, Terry, Michelle...

Juan R.R. Saenz

Juan R.R. Saenz

March 14, 2016

Juan R. R. Saenz, 81, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2016, surrounded by his wife, children, and loved ones. Juan was born in Monterrey, N.L. Mexico on April 9, 1934, and married Elisa Bernal on December 14, 1955 in Reynosa, Tamps. Mexico. His 21-year service in the U.S. Army, specifically in Air Defense, took Juan, Elisa and their two...

Maria Aguilar

Maria Aguilar

March 14, 2016

Ma Refugio (Cuca) Aguilar, 83 years old, died on Monday, March 14, 2016 after a valiant 3 month fight. She had a strong will to live, a deep faith in God and the unwavering love of family and friends who we as Sons & Daughters gained strength and hope from. Cuca was born on July 4, 1932 in Coyame, Mexico....

Yolanda "Molly" Powers

Yolanda "Molly" Powers

March 14, 2016

Heaven gained a new angel on Monday, March 14, 2016. Yolanda “Molly” Powers was born on February 8, 1940 and was a life-long El Paso resident. She will always be remembered for her comedic and playful personality. She loved to spend her time cleaning, trying her luck at the casino, and caring for her family. Every day we will miss...

David Ortiz

David Ortiz

March 14, 2016

David Ortiz, 45, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016. He was a dedicated police officer for the El Paso Police Department. David was the beloved husband of Lorena Ortiz, devoted father of David Dallas Ortiz and Amanda Lyann Ortiz. Cherished son of the Ramon and Herlinda Ortiz, dear brother of Raymond Ortiz, Jr., Javier Ortiz, Rebecca Andrade and Sylvia Gonzales....

Agatha Loneta Trimble

Agatha Loneta Trimble

March 14, 2016

Gay Trimble, a long-time resident of El Paso died Monday, March 14th at Regent Care Center. Born in 1923 in Bangs, TX, she was a graduate of Brownwood High School in Brownwood, TX. During World War II she worked at the Draft Board in Amarillo, Texas. She then followed her husband, Earl Trimble, through training in Kentucky and California before...

Mamie Rackley

Mamie Rackley

March 13, 2016

Our beloved mother and grandmother Mamie D. Rackley was born on June 10, 1926 in Hedley, Texas and passed away March 13, 2016 in El Paso, Texas. She was a hair dresser and house wife. Preceded in death by her husband; Raymond A. Rackley, parents; David Doyal Offutt and Muriel Offutt, brothers; Olin, Theodore and Arles Offutt. She is survived...

Elisa Madrid

Elisa Madrid

March 13, 2016

Elisa Madrid, 98, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016. Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She will be missed by all her knew her. Elisa is survived by her children; Edmundo Madrid, Angel Madrid, Ramon Madrid and Magdalena Madrid, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2016 with a Vigil...

Ramona Saucedo

Ramona Saucedo

March 13, 2016

RAMONA RAMIREZ SAUCEDO, passed away at the age of 97 on Sunday, March 13, 2016, in El Paso, TX. Born on Friday, February 14, 1919, in San Elizario, TX, Ramona was the daughter of Francisco Gomez Ramirez of Guadalupe, Mexico and Apolonia Trujillo of San Elizario, TX. She and her six brothers and four sisters grew up in a loving...