Obituaries

June 14, 2015

Amelia Saavedra, devoted wife, mother and grandmother passed away on June 14, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Ricardo "Sonny" Saavedra; sister Celia Ruiz and brother Roberto Rueda. She is survived by her children Richard Saavedra, (Susan) of Pittsburg, PA; Letty Saavedra of Charlotte, NC; and Noralisa "Cookie" Saavedra of El Paso and beloved...

June 14, 2015

Consuelo Simpson, 87, Visitation: 4-9 pm, Vigil: 7:30 pm Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 1:00 pm Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Santo Nino de Atocha Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery

June 13, 2015

Hernandez, Refugio "Cuca", 65, Visitation: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service: 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 19, 2015 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 3500 McRae. Interment: Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

June 13, 2015

Estrada, Policarpo, 88, Visitation: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 19, 2015 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas

June 12, 2015

Bryant Lovejoy was born to Morris Paul and Vera Mae Lovejoy on November 26, 1958 in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from Parkland High School in 1977 where he lettered in tennis and choir. Also during high school he was a member of the Royal JL’s dance group that took 1st place in a regional talent contest and became eligible...

June 12, 2015

Kenneth Leroy Hazel, 81, was born on December 14, 1933 in Alva, Oklahoma to Ralph Hazel and Mary Ellen Gift. He passed away with his wife by his side on June 12, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Ulla Paula Hazel; son, Michael W. Hazel and his wife Marta Suarez from New Jersey and his son...

June 12, 2015

Anna Grace Cutts- “Grace” to her close friends, “Mom” to her girls and “Granny” to her grandchildren and great-granchildren- passed away peavefully on Friday, June 12, 2015. She was born on January 21, 1926 in Vidalia, Georgia and never gave up on her delightful Southern enunciation despite leaving Georgia over 50 years ago. She married a then-young Army officer and...

June 12, 2015

Maria "Tina" Hernandez, 74, Visitation: 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Vigil/Rosary: 10:00am with a Funeral Mass at 11:00am on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment will follow at 12:30pm at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

June 11, 2015

June 10, 2015

David Espejo Baggao, beloved brother and devoted son to Teresita E. Baggao and the late Dominador A. Baggao, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in El Paso, Texas. He follows his father to be with God and family once again. His surviving family includes his mother Teresita of El Paso; brother Dan and wife Nancy of Roswell, NM; sisters,...

June 10, 2015

Glen Martin Bendickson, 84, Committal Service: 10:00am on Friday, June 19, 2015 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

June 10, 2015

Carl Wright Born in San Diego, CA, on June 16, 1929, Carl moved to El Paso in 1934 and passed away on June 10, 2015. He attended Ysleta High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944. Carl was an automotive mechanic and owned Wright Automotive. A licensed pilot for 67 years, Carl worked for War Eagles Air Museum...

June 9, 2015

Anna Lerma, loving wife and mother, passed away peaceful on Tuesday, June 9th at her home in El Paso, TX. Anna will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 49 years, Rudy “Pop” Lerma, her daughters, Nora Mendoza and Jo Ann Underwood, son in-law, Miguel Mendoza and grandchildren Paul Bryan Chavez, Jacob Underwood, Anthony Mendoza and Sophia Mendoza. We want...

June 9, 2015

Consuelo Almaguer, 90, our beloved mother, grandmother great grandmother and sister, passed away on June 9, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Salvador Almaguer; son, Robert Almaguer and daughter, Bertha Chavira. Consuelo is survived by her children, Salvador Almaguer, Jr., Jose Almaguer, Gloria Covarrubias, Dolores Bustamante, Consuelo Ceballos, Margie Miranda, Patricia De Santiago, Esther Borunda, Terri Almaguer,...

June 8, 2015

Antonio B. Gonzalez, 94, Visitation: 5:00pm to 9:0pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service: 10:00am on Monday, June 15, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will follow at 11:30am at Desert View Cemetery.

June 8, 2015

Martinez, David 61, Visitation: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Service: 9:30 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2015. Interment: Evergreen East Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

June 7, 2015

Ramirez, Paula, 96, Visitation: 4-9 p.m., Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2015 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

June 6, 2015

Gregory M. Norris (Hookie) FEB. 27, 1952 * JUN. 06, 2015 Born and raised in Baltimore, MD. Gregory joined the US Army. After training, Greg was stationed at Fort Bliss. He began to call El Paso his home. After serving his country for 20 years, he retired with an Honorable discharge and went to work for Sun Metro and retired...

June 6, 2015

Bernice "Buzzie" L. Hodges, 95, Visitation: 12-1 pm, Funeral Service: 1 pm Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Interment to follow at Evergreen East Cemetery.

June 6, 2015

Socorro Cuevas, 87, Visitation: 5-9 pm, Vigil/Rosary: 7 pm Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 10 am Thursday, June 11, 2015 at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.