Obituaries

August 13, 2015

Mildred Ethel Byrd, 78 Committal Service: 10:30am on Friday, August 21, 2015 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

August 13, 2015

Emilia M. Garcia, 82, passed away August 13, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Garcia. She is survived by sons: Arnold Garcia, Ruben Garcia; daughters: Teresa Johnson, Patricia Spatt, Katherine Scott, Kathleen Knous, Christina Hayes, Roberta Shafer; 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; brothers: Raymond Manterola, Peter Manterola; sisters: Mary Lou Briones, Amanda Rosales. Memorial Mass...

August 13, 2015

August 11, 2015

Victor Chaparro Chavez, 50, Visitation: 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Friday, August 14, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10:00am on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Committal Service will follow at 11:00am at Desert View Cemetery.

August 11, 2015

Diaz, Socorro, 87, Visitation: 4-9 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 8:30 a.m., Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Saint Mark Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

August 11, 2015

Mary L. Araki, 89, Visitation: 5:00pm to 8:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service: 9:30am on Friday, August 14, 2015 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

August 10, 2015

Santana, Luisa "Licha", 70, Visitation: 4-9 p.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass: 9:30 a.m., Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

August 10, 2015

James E. (Jim) Richardson 8/17/37-8/10/2015 James E. (Jim) Richardson went to be with his Lord on August 10, 2015. At the time of his passing he was at peace and surrounded in his home by those who love him the most. He was a kind and gentle man who was loved by many. He was a avid fan of his...

August 10, 2015

Kinu B. Bue, 86, Survived by her Daughter Taiko Shioji. Committal Service at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

August 9, 2015

Cabrera, Quirino,79, passed away surrounded by his family August 9, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife; Virginia Cabrera, son; Quirino Cabrera, Jr., daughter; Teresa Quinonez, 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and brother; Fredrico Cabrera. He will be missed by all who knew him. A Visitation will be from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Sunset...

August 9, 2015

Parra, Ernesto A., 26, Visitation: 4-9 p.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service: 10:00 a.m., August 13, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Interment: Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

August 9, 2015

Maria Esther Rojo, 87, Visitation: 4:00pm-9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass: 1:00pm on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Committal Service to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

August 8, 2015

Joe “Big O” Olvera passed away the morning of Saturday August 8, 2015. Joe was born in Brownsville, Texas on August 19, 1929. He enlisted into the army at the age of 16 at the end of WWII. He survived multiple tours to Korea and Vietnam. Although his time in the army could have been easier, due to his temper,...

August 8, 2015

Bertha "Birdie" Aguilar Alvidrez 08/23/1946 - 08/08/2015 Bertha A. Alvidrez, 68, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and aunt passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Bertha was a Jefferson High School Fox and a longtime bookkeeper at Khan's Bakery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felipe and Lilia Aguilar, her brother Felipe Aguilar II, her...

August 8, 2015

DON EDWARD GEURIN of Cloudcroft, NM, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at the age of 83. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from the Chevron Refinery. He was an active member in Holiday Rambler Club 433 and was an avid snowmobiler. He was preceded in death by his son, Danny Edward Geurin....

August 8, 2015

With great sadness, his family announces the passing of Juan Manuel Esparza, 65, on August 8th, 2015 near his home in Washington, Georgia. A native of El Paso, he has returned home for the final time. Juan served in the Army during the Vietnam War, where he was injured. With the devoted help of his mother, he recovered. After moving...

August 5, 2015

Velia Estrada de Reyes May 8, 1924 – August 5, 2015 Born in Santa Barbara, CA. Raised in El Terrero, Chih. Mexico, lived in El Paso the last 16 years. She was married to Jesus M. Reyes (1/1/1922-10/26/2007), had seven children with 5 surviving: Estela, Olga (Martin Edward), Octavio (Laura), Luis Raul (Rosalba) and Ivette (Robert); 12 grandchildren and 6...

August 4, 2015

Ray Ortiz, passed away on August 4, 2015, from a lengthy battle with pulmonary asbestos fibrosis. He is survived by his loving wife, Carmen; daughters: Arlette Smith (Melvin) Nacogdoches, TX; Ginette Harwell (Max) Herndon, VA; Denise Park (Doug) El Paso, TX, and son Dr. Dennis Ortiz (Nikki) Southlake, TX.; grandchildren and great grandchildren: Valeri Sims (John) Mason, Peyton, Chesney, Desney,;...

August 4, 2015

John Green, 81, Visitation 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service: 10:00am on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service to follow at 11:00am at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

August 3, 2015

William Dale Messersmith October 11, 1937 – August 3, 2015 William Dale Messersmith of El Paso, Texas, was born in Taylorville, Illinois. He graduated from Kincaid High School and the University of Illinois with honors. He received a master’s degree from Denver University. William was employed by the U.S. Bureau of Prisons in Colorado, California, Washington, DC, Illinois, and Texas,...