Obituaries

February 21, 2015

Francisca "Kika" V. Mendoza, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great- great grandmother, sister and aunt went to be with The Lord on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Espiridion Mendoza Sr.; her children, Yolanda Aranda, Espiridion and Esther Mendoza, Jesus and Sylvia Mendoza, and Maria Eva and Ruben Martinez; 12 grandchildren; 23 great...

February 20, 2015

Manuel O. "Pudge" Salas, 67, passed away on February 20, 2015. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. Manuel proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. He is preceded in death by his Parents; Manuel and Lilia Salas and his Grandson; Spencer Graham. He is survived by his loving Wife, Iliana Hernandez Salas; Son, Keith Salas; Daughter,...

February 20, 2015

Ermila Arellano, 88, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2015. She was born to Jose Arellano and Ricarda Gonzalez in Mexico on January 15, 1927. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, Jose Ramirez, Arturo Ramirez, Baltazar Ramirez, Juan Manuel Ramirez; daughter, Raquel Saucedo; 14 grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren. Visitation...

February 20, 2015

Jose A. Charsagua, 82, Visitation: 5:00-9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10:00am on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Committal Service will follow at 11:00am at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

February 19, 2015

Hermelinda P. Proctor, 72, Visitation: 5:00-9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Funeral Service: 11:00am on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at The Salvation Army. Committal Service will follow at 12:30pm at Evergreen East Cemetery.

February 19, 2015

Alicia Gutierrez Barrera, “Goody”, 80, passed away February 19, 2015. She was born August 20, 1934 in El Paso, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents Matias and Alicia Gutierrez. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years Richard H. Barrera; and her children: Richard M. Barrera (Lourda),...

February 19, 2015

Lorenzo A Jimenez, 84, passed away on February 19, 2015 in El Paso, Texas. Lorenzo was born on September 5, 1928 in Anthony, New Mexico. Lorenzo worked as a mechanic at the United States Postal Service. He is preceded in death by his Parents Miguel and Hermenejilda Jimenez; and his Daughters; Maria Mendoza, Socorro and Martha Jimenez. He is survived...

February 18, 2015

Matilde R. Herrera, 90. No services will be held.

February 15, 2015

Renan "Ray" Olivares, 63, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service will begin 1:00pm on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will follow at 2:00pm at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

February 14, 2015

February 14, 2015

Maria Del Carmen Gant, 61, Memorial Service will be from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will begin at 1:00pm on Friday, February 27, 2015 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

February 14, 2015

Pablo Salazar, 61, was born on February 13, 1954 in El Paso, Texas, where he was a resident his entire life. He passed away on February 14, 2015. He was a remarkable person. He enjoyed playing with his neices and nephews. He loved to dance and listen to Mariachis. Most of all he enjoyed family gatherings. He is survived by...

February 13, 2015

Elvira M. Rivera was born in Chihuahua, Mexico (naturalized) on April 8, 1917 and succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease complications on February 13, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Rivera, son, Ernesto Rivera, brothers, Isidoro Meraz, Lorenzo Meraz, and sister Pilar Reyna. She is survived by sons, Rodolfo Rivera (Amy), Federico Rivera (Dora) and 9 grandchildren: Irene...

February 12, 2015

Jeanie Marak, a lifelong resident of El Paso, passed away on February 12, 2015. Jeanie was a graduate of Burgess High School. She has many years of experience in the title industry, with her last 15 years being spent at Lone Star Title Company of El Paso. Jeanie is preceded in death by her father, Peter Woleslagle and brother Mark...

February 12, 2015

Mie Gourdine, 88, Visitation: 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday, February 16, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service: 12:30 PM on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will follow at 1:30 PM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

February 12, 2015

Mie Saito Gourdine, 88, El Paso, Texas, passed away, February 12, 2015, after a 4-year breast cancer battle. Born June 1, 1926 to the late Tamotsu and Shizue Saito, in Tokyo, Japan. She was an accountant and loved traveling. Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 9723 and MOCA on Okinawa, she remained committed to charity causes. Mie...

February 12, 2015

Velma Alane Hunt, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend died on Thursday, February 12th, 2015 at age 88. She was born on November 18, 1926, to Odie and Gerebia Brooks in East St. Louis, Illinois. She graduated from Lincoln High School in East St. Louis, attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis for 2 years and transferred to Drake...

February 12, 2015

Baby Ian Villalobos., 1 month, Visitation: 1-9 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.Scripture Service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 16, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

February 12, 2015

Julio Cesar Acevedo On the morning of February 12, 2015, our good Lord took our beloved, handsome Julio by the hand and led him to the gates of Heaven. Julio was born on January 23, 1993 in El Paso, TX. He resided in Vinton, TX and grew up in the Canutillo district where he dedicated himself to playing football, baseball,...

February 12, 2015

Mia Denise Brown, age 46, May 12, 1968 – February 12, 2015. Mia leaves to cherish memories, her only son, Rodney Lee Amison Jr.; and two sisters, Renee Singlton and Joetta Harris; and special sister Tonya Brown. Mia was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. She moved to El Paso, Texas in 1985 where she graduated from Andress High School, Class of...