Obituaries

February 29, 2016

Nancy Velasquez of El Paso, TX, 74, passed away on February 29, 2016. She was born in Homestead, PA on September 2, 1941, to the late MSG Isaac and Josephine Guest (Becker). She married her beloved SSG Jose Velasquez on January 16, 1976. Nancy served in the US Army from 1972 to 1976 as a medic. She also was a...

February 29, 2016

Virginia Briones Ceballos 86 went to her heavenly home Monday February 29th. Her death leaves a big hole in her family's hearts. She is survived by her daughter Lucy Tipton, her son Max Ceballos, daughter Virginia Dalfonso and husband JJ and Guadalupe Ramirez and husband Ricardo. 6 granddaughters Raquel, Amanda and Alexis Ramirez, Victoria and Samantha Dalfonso and Michelle House.4...

February 29, 2016

Vidal Martin Martinez, 48, Memorial Service: 6:00pm on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Cross Of Grace Church, 4700 Leeds.

February 28, 2016

February 28, 2016

Brian Ray Causey passed on February 28, 2016 at the age of 42. He was born on December 5, 1973. Brian was known to be a great mentor as well as a hard worker. His passion for mustangs, racing and being a diehard Cowboy fan was his biggest assets. As a paramedic he loved saving and helping people. Brian loved...

February 28, 2016

David Lara, 95, passed away February 28, 2016. A Memorial Service will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, March 11, 2016 with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas, 9521 North Loop dr. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

February 28, 2016

Aldyth Vurna Godfrey Spillman, 81, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband Jim Spillman and daughter Georgina Hock. She leaves behind her sons; Rusty (Chris) Bitz, Dusty (Lydia) Bitz, step-daughter; Jacque Spillman, grandchildren; A.J. (Joanne) Lindell, Michael Bitz, Kat Bitz, Alyssa Bitz, and several great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her sisters; Thelma...

February 28, 2016

Lorne Richard Johnston, 92, Visitation will begin at 11:00am with a Funeral Service at 12 noon on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Committal Service will follow at 1:30pm at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

February 27, 2016

February 26, 2016

Our Beloved Son, Matthew Scott Bryan, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 26, 2016. Matthew was born in El Paso, Texas on November 2, 1973. Matthew attended Irvin High School and later attended college in Savannah, Georgia and in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Matthew recently left his management job at Dominos to resume his education. He enjoyed Nascar, baseball, video...

February 26, 2016

Gustavo Bustamante Jr. (Tavichie), 84, born August 23, 1931 to Gustavo and Socorro Bustamante. He passed away Friday, February 26, 2016. He was a graduate of El Paso Tech and attended the college of Mines. He proudly served in the Korean War. He was a devout Catholic who never missed mass even if he had to watch it on T.V....

February 25, 2016

Sarah Lee (Brady) Kelker, passed away at the age of 83 on Thursday, February 25, 2016. She was born June 12, 1932 in Coshocton, Ohio to the late John and Jessie (Goodwin) Brady. In addition to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her late husband, Charles B. Kelker, her three brothers (Pat, Ikey, Frank), eight sisters (June, Edith,...

February 25, 2016

Antoinette “Toni” Perkins Starks, age 53, the daughter of Benny Perkins (1 SG U.S. Army Ret.) and the late Hattie Perkins left this life on 25 February 2016 and will be joined in eternal life with her mother. Antoinette was born in Brooklyn, New York on 20 May 1962. She started her education in the public school system (PS93) IN...

February 24, 2016

Eduarda Ojeda Mavy, also known as Lala, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2016 at the age of 90 at Oasis Nursing Home in El Paso. She was born on October 12, 1925 and is survived by her daughter, Gloria O. Mavy; son, Pablo Mavy; grandchildren: Virgilio Perez, Esteban Perez, Adrian J. Perez, Gloria Perez, Christopher Mavy, Mario Mavy, Argelia...

February 24, 2016

February 24, 2016

Garland Young Gilliland III, 62, Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM with Funeral Service at 7:00 PM Monday, February 29, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal will be at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to The American Kidney Fund www.kidneyfund.org or Vista Hills Church...

February 23, 2016

Twymeni Lorell Purchase was born July 19, 1966 to loving parents Willie Ray and Florence Hrobowski of Maywood, Illinois. She was granted her wings on February 23, 2016. Twymeni was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of El Paso, Texas where she was the financial secretary and active with the Choir and Youth Ministries, Deacons and Ministers’ Wives, Praise...

February 23, 2016

Andy C. Saucedo went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2016, at the age of 60. Andy is preceded in death by his mother Olibama C. Saucedo. He is survived by his father Andres D. Saucedo, brother Hector Saucedo, sister-in-law Dolores Saucedo, and niece Victoria Andrea Saucedo. Andy was a respected, tenured professor at NMSU Dona Ana Branch...

February 23, 2016

Armando Moncada 90, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Armando was born in El Paso, Texas on June 18, 1925. Armando served proudly in the United States Army from March 1945 to February 1947. Armando married the love of his life, Margarita in 1945. He is survived by his wife Margarita and their five children, Dolores Ahia (Leroy), Ruben...

February 23, 2016

Jose R. Villela, 62, passed away February 23, 2016. He was a truck driver for over 30 years. Jose enjoyed restoring his 1957 Chevy, 1956 Ford and fishing. He was a devoted father and grandfather. Jose is preceded in death by his father; Jesus Villela, son; Marc Anthony Villela, grandson; Anthony Villela, brothers; Edmundo and Jose. He is survived by...