Obituaries

January 27, 2016

Rafael R. Rodela, 70, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016. He will be missed by all who knew him. Rafael is survived by his wife; Marisela Vidales, sons; Rafael Vidales, Roberto Rodela, Esteban Vidales, daughters; Rosa Vidales, Marisela Rodela, Yesenia Rodela, Victoria Vidales, brothers; Manuel Rodela, Leonardo Rodela, Gabriel Rodela, sisters; Soleda Rodela and Maria Elena Rodela. Visitation: 4:00 to...

January 27, 2016

Cheryl Lynn Burdett, 65, a Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Grace Presbyterian Church, 8001 Magnetic St, El Paso, Texas 79904. A Reception will follow.

January 27, 2016

January 27, 2016

Dale Leroy Versluis September 7, 1947 – January 27, 2016 Dale Versluis, 68, died January 27, 2016. He was born and raised in Alexandria, Minnesota. After high school he served in the U.S. Navy, patrolling the Mekong River in Vietnam. After the Navy, he attended Lakewood College in St. Paul, Minnesota. He moved to El Paso, and attended UTEP majoring...

January 26, 2016

Manuel “Manny” Najera Sr., 63, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in El Paso, TX surrounded by family. Manny was born on July 10, 1952 in San Pedro del Gallo, Durango, Mexico. Manny retired from Rust/FMH in 2013 after 45 years of service. He enjoyed playing pool, traveling and watching his favorite football team, the RAIDERS. He leaves many...

January 26, 2016

Teresa Lopez Duarte, 89, passed away on January 26, 2016. Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Visitation: 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:15 a.m., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

January 25, 2016

Juan Carlos “Papo” Morgades passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 in El Paso, Texas surrounded by family and loved ones. Dr. Morgades was born in Barcelona, Spain to José Maria Morgades and Maria Del Carmen Prats on December 15, 1933; the fourth of seven brothers and sisters. The family moved to Naples, Italy before settling in Buenos Aires, Argentina in...

January 25, 2016

Marylou Holguin, 61, passed away January 25, 2016. She is survived by her daughters; Corina Holguin, Leslie Ann Castillo, Christina Holguin, 6 Grandchildren, brother: Jimmy Trejo and sister; Rebecca Gonzalez. Visitation: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 1, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Socorro Cemetery. Services entrusted to...

January 25, 2016

J.D. Atkins, beloved husband and father, died January 25, 2016, in El Paso, Texas. J.D. was born June 29, 1937, in Priceville, AL. He retired from the Army in 1979 at the rank of Sergeant First Class. He was proud to have fought in the Korean War and to have served two tours in Vietnam, where he received two Bronze...

January 25, 2016

Joseph Lewis McNutt, 84, passed away January 25, 2016. Mr. McNutt was born October 20, 1931 in Ft. Payne, Alabama. Joseph was a graduate of Valley Head High School and later received a degree in Electronics via the United States Army. As a young man Joseph excelled in sports; especially baseball and boxing. In his age and weight bracket he...

January 25, 2016

Guillermina G. Fernandez, 85, Visitation: 4:00pm-9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 12:00pm on Monday, February 1, 2016 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Interment to follow at 1:30pm at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

January 24, 2016

Robert Esparza Padilla Jr., 73, Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM, Thursday January 28, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM Friday, January 29, 2016 at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery at 11:00 AM . Services entrusted to Sunset...

January 23, 2016

Ruby Veck O'Leary born February 9th 1934 in El Paso, Texas Passed away January 23rd 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents James & Stella Veck and brothers Richard & James Veck. She is survived by her sister Rachel Veck Gabriel & Billy Veck along with 5 children; Lanette O'Leary-Eveler, Tom O'Leary, Karen O'Leary, DeeAnn O'Leary- Hertzog &...

January 23, 2016

Gerardo (Jerry) Ramirez, 44, Visitation: 4:00pm-9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 10:00am on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

January 22, 2016

Teruko O. Armstrong, 85, Services Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

January 21, 2016

Henry Powell Finch, 86, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 21, 2016. Henry was born in Louisville Kentucky on December 4, 1929, he was the son of Walter and Norma Finch. Henry served in the U.S. Army for 26 years in many locations as missile/supply specialist and even as a NATO advisor for the Republic of South...

January 20, 2016

Franz B. Jackson, 87, Franz was born in St. Thomas, Virgin Island. After receiving his GED he drafted into the military on May 9, 1951 and served his country for 26 yrs, 3 months & 22 days in the United States Army. Franz married Dorothy Blyden who preceded him in death after 44 yrs of marriage. After he retired from...

January 20, 2016

Alfonso Gutierrez, 78, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016. He served his country in the United States Army. Services to be Private.

January 20, 2016

Burton Lloyd Vogel, 67, was born on September 17, 1948 and passed on January 20, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife Clara Jo Vogel. Committal Service will begin at 9:00 AM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

January 20, 2016

Maria Consuelo Rodriguez, 50, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband of more than 30 years; Sergio Rodriguez, mother: Guadalupe Dominguez, sons; Sergio Humberto Rodriguez, Carlos Alfredo Rodriguez, daughter; Elizabeth Rodriguez Moreno, six grandchildren, brothers; Jose Luis Dominguez, Lino Dominguez, Miguel Dominguez, Marcos Javier Dominguez, sisters; Irma, Carmen, Lupe, Julia, Vicky and Beatriz. Visitation:...