Obituaries

Belinda Marian Serrano Hernandez

Belinda Marian Serrano Hernandez

June 20, 2026

Belinda Marian Serrano Hernandez, 67, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. A Scripture Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East. Interment will follow at 1:30 PM at...

John Javier Jerome

John Javier Jerome

June 20, 2026

John Javier Jerome, 58, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026. John was born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, on May 24, 1968. He lived the first half of his childhood in Juarez until moving to El Paso, TX. He graduated from Andress High School in 1986 and worked at Jiffy Lube after graduating. John loved country music and going...

Maria Elena Valenzuela

Maria Elena Valenzuela

June 20, 2026

Maria Elena Valenzuela, 65, entered into eternal rest on June 20, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Maria is preceded in death by her mother, Francisca Valenzuela. Brother, Albert Aguirre. Maria Elena is survived by her loving daughters, Heather Valenzuela and Sonia Valenzuela. Brothers, Robert Vaughn and Gilbert Aguirre. Sister, Antonia Valenzuela and her life partner Roberto Aguilar.  Maria Elena was...

Michele R. Ortega

Michele R. Ortega

June 19, 2026



Michele Rose Ortega

July 26, 1960 – June 19, 2026

A Beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother

Michele Rose Ortega, a resident of Sierra Blanca, Texas, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Socorro, Texas, at the age of 65.

Born on July 26, 1960, in Fabens, Texas, Michele was the beloved daughter of Lydia Rose Ortega and Manuel C. Ortega. She was a devoted...

Maria L. Claudio

Maria L. Claudio

June 19, 2026

Maria L. Claudio, 103, entered into eternal rest on June 19, 2026 in El Paso, Texas. Maria is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel Yokatoy and Rosa Ruiz. Her beloved husbands, Salvador Ortiz and Antonio Claudio. Sons, Daniel Robert Ortiz and Alfred Carl Ortiz.Brother, Jose Perez, Jr. Maria is survived by her daughters, Cecilia Flores Sanchez, Yolanda Maria Ortiz...

Carlos "Charlie" Escandon

Carlos "Charlie" Escandon

June 19, 2026

Carlos “Charlie” Escandon, lifelong resident of El Paso, passed away June 19, 2026. Our sorrow at his parting was only made sustainable knowing that our much-beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother is now finding joy in the presence of our Lord and his wife, Maria Teresa "Terry," who preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Charles (Natalie)...

Johnny W. Sanders

Johnny W. Sanders

June 19, 2026

Johnny W Sanders 83, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, in Chaparral, New Mexico. Johnny is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Maria Luisa Sanders. His Daughters, Antionette (Toni) Sanders, Krystal Sanders, and Nicole Sanders. His sons, Monte Burnette, and Ernesto Valdiviez. Johnny leaves behind 5 grandchildren James Rivers, Jr.,Kenya Jones, Robyne Sanders and Roderick Givens, Jr....

Victor Dominguez

Victor Dominguez

June 18, 2026

Con profundo pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Víctor Domínguez, quien falleció el 18 de junio de 2026. Nacido el 25 de octubre de 1974, Víctor fue un faro de luz que mostró generosidad, bondad y unión en su vida diaria. Tocó los corazones de muchos con su personalidad alegre, cálida, amorosa, divertida y atenta.

A Víctor le sobreviven su hermano, Adán...

Paz Reveles Almada

Paz Reveles Almada

June 18, 2026

Paz Reveles Almada, age 94, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 18, 2026. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother; and will be greatly missed. Paz is preceded in death by her parents; Antonio Medina and Elena Reveles; her loving husband; Jorge A. Almada; her dearest son; George Almada; and her siblings; Jesus and...

Jim Henry Sitton

Jim Henry Sitton

June 17, 2026

Jim Henry Sitton, lifelong resident of El Paso’s Upper Valley, died peacefully in his home on June 17, 2026. He was 88.

Born September 15, 1937 in Hillsboro, Texas to Henry Ciscero Sitton and Fannye Pearl Robertson Sitton. As a child, the family moved to the El Paso Upper Valley, and Jim, quite frankly, never left. Jim attended Zach White Elementary...

Eddie Haney Jr.

Eddie Haney Jr.

June 16, 2026

Eddie Haney Jr., 85, of El Paso, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026.

Born on March 23, 1941, in Military Heights, North Little Rock, Arkansas, Eddie—named after his father—was the second of nine children and the oldest son. His early years were marked by hardship, which shaped his resilience and sense of purpose. In 1959, he enlisted in the...

Louis Arnold Baca

Louis Arnold Baca

June 16, 2026

Louis Arnold Baca, age 82, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful husband, son, and friend. He will be dearly missed. Louis is preceded in death by his parents, John and Elfida Baca. He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Irma Raquel Baca. He is also survived...

Mark J. Williams

Mark J. Williams

June 15, 2026

Mark Jeffery Williams, 67, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, in El Paso, Texas, surrounded by his wife, Liz, the love of his life, their son, Michael, and daughter-in-law Elisa Adriana.

Mark was born on August 9, 1958, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Reginald Williams and Doris Sanford Williams, both of whom preceded him in death.

On June 29, 1980, Mark married...

Humberto Granados

Humberto Granados

June 15, 2026

Humberto Granados, 83, entered into eternal rest on June 15, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Humberto is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Carlota Granados. Humberto is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Granados. His sons, Humberto Granados, Miguel Granados and Raul Granados. Daughters, Cecilia Galindo, Lorena Granados and Letticia Granados. Brother, Emilio Granados; sisters, Andrea Lopez, Elodia...

Gustavo Olivas

Gustavo Olivas

June 14, 2026

Gustavo Olivas, 91, entered into eternal rest on June 14, 2026 in El Paso, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raul Olivas and Juana Soto de Olivas. Sister, Alicia Martinez. His beloved wife, Martha Echavarria. Gustavo is survived by his loving daughters, Elva Olivas, Martha Melendez, Olga Ramirez, Patricia Ortiz, Vivi Vidalez and Iris Sanchez. Gustavo also...

Gilbert Leija Jr.

Gilbert Leija Jr.

June 13, 2026

Gilbert Leija Jr., 53, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 13, 2026. He was a wonderful son, brother, father, and grandfather, and will be greatly missed.

We remember and honor a life that was anything but easy, yet deeply meaningful in ways that truly matter.

Gilbert lived a life marked by hardship, struggle, and moments that would have broken many. The...

Thomas Victor Carey

Thomas Victor Carey

June 12, 2026

Thomas Victor Carey, age 84, of El Paso, Texas, entered eternal rest on Friday, June 12, 2026. Tom lived a large, remarkable, and joy-filled life: a life marked by faith, family, hard work, good humor, strong opinions, deep loyalty, and an unmistakable Scottish accent that remained with him even after more than six decades in the United States.

Tom was born...