Obituaries

Hawley M. Richeson

Hawley M. Richeson

May 10, 2015

Hawley Richeson, 89, died on May 10, 2015, in El Paso. He was born Oct. 5, 1925 in Fort Collins, Colo. Georgie Ruth Beson of New York, his mother, raised him after his father died in 1930. He graduated from the College of Mines and Metallurgy, now UTEP, with a B.A. degree, majoring in journalism. He was one of the...

Rosa Maria Gamez

Rosa Maria Gamez

May 10, 2015

Gamez, Rosa Maria, 84, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Eulogy Service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service : 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos, 1300 N. Loop Dr. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

Mary Jane Olson

Mary Jane Olson

May 9, 2015

Mary Jane Olson, 65. After bravely fighting a long difficult battle with cancer, the beloved mother, companion, and niece reluctantly surrendered on June 9th, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Maria Luisa Clark and her brother, Thomas James Clark. Mary Jane is survived by her life partner, Maria Estella Gonzalez and her son, Jason P. Payan, his...

Maria Esquivel Hudek

Maria Esquivel Hudek

May 9, 2015

Our beautiful, kind, and beloved mother, Marie Esquivel Hudek, 92, a long time resident of El Paso, Texas was called home by the Lord Our Savior on Saturday, May 9th, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband Isadore Leo Hudek who died in 1963; her parents, Jesusita & Pedro Esquivel; and her two brothers: Frank and Ernest Esquivel....

James Oliver Paulson

James Oliver Paulson

May 8, 2015

JAMES OLIVER PAULSON was born on April 16, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and went to be with our Lord on Friday, May 8, 2015 at the age of 73. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 10:00AM at Coronado Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers family request contributions in honor of James to Team Hope...

Carrie V. Taylor

Carrie V. Taylor

May 7, 2015

Carrie V. Taylor was born on March 17, 1929 and passed away on May 7, 2015. She was the sunshine of our home. Taylor is survived by Husband, Kenneth (60 years); Honorary Daughters: Pay Rodriguez, Tammy Mckinney, Lou Chavez; Honorary Grandchildren: Julianna Dobrin, Michael Rodriguez, Sam Steinbock; and several nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Angela Dobrin, RN, “The...

Charles Buddy Kelker

Charles Buddy Kelker

May 7, 2015

Charles Buddy Kelker, passed away at the age of 84 on Thursday, May 7, 2015 in El Paso, Texas. He was born August 11, 1930 in Dover, Ohio to the late John T. and Leoda (Knott) Kelker. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his sisters Audrey B. Bonner, Glenda Faye Sherrell, and brother Eugene B....

Stephen Sanchez

Stephen Sanchez

May 6, 2015

STEPHEN RAY SANCEZ passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the age of 54. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents Nellie and Raymond Sanchez. He is survived by his wife Diana Marie Sanchez, his children Dustin Sanchez, Jason Sanchez, Brian Sanchez, step-daughters Annette Rinehart, Kim...

Reynaldo (Guero)  Frausto

Reynaldo (Guero) Frausto

May 5, 2015

Reynaldo (Guero) Frausto went to rest with the Lord on May 5, 2015 at the age of 83. He was born in El Paso, TX and worked as a road technician for TXDOT for many years. Reynaldo was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who loved spending time with his family. Reynaldo enjoyed family get togethers, family outings, camping...

Gustavo Jimenez

Gustavo Jimenez

May 4, 2015

Jimenez, Gustavo, 83, Visitation: 4-9 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 9:00 a.m., Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

Yvette  Jurado Hernandez

Yvette Jurado Hernandez

May 1, 2015

Yvette Jurado Hernandez, 46, Visitation: 10 am -12 pm, Funeral Service: 12 pm Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Interment to follow at Evergreen East Cemetery.

Rosa Maria Padilla Gonzalez

Rosa Maria Padilla Gonzalez

May 1, 2015

Rosa Maria Padilla Gonzalez, at the age of 69, passed away in her home on May 1, 2015 in El Paso, Texas. She is the daughter of Gregoria Amelia Padilla and the late Benjamin R. Padilla. Rosie will always be remembered for her strength, tenacity, and, most of all, her honesty. She prided herself in, and most loved, her work...

Francisco "El Bolas" Vasquez

Francisco "El Bolas" Vasquez

May 1, 2015

Francisco "El Bolas" Vasquez, 73, was passed away Friday, May 1, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife, Emma G. Vasquez; sons, John Vasquez (Letta), Lee Vasquez (David Limas); daughter, Brenda V. Estrada (Jesus Estrada, Jr.); Grandchildren, Crystal Vasquez, Frankie Vasquez, Emily Estrada, Jackie Estrada and Michael Estrada; 3 Great Grandchildren; Brothers, Raul, Ramon and Manuel; Sisters, Virginia Chavez...

Carrol Louis Banta

Carrol Louis Banta

April 30, 2015

BANTA, CARROL LOUIS Carrol Louis Banta was born February 11, 1929, in Plaquemine, Louisiana to Jesse Paul and Nesida Mary (Guidry) Banta and died April 30, 2015, in El Paso, Texas. The youngest son in a family of eight children, Carrol graduated from Plaquemine High School in 1946. A lifelong soldier, he was in the United States Army for over...