Obituaries

Rev. Dr. Stephen McElroy

Rev. Dr. Stephen McElroy

July 5, 2025

Rev. Dr. Stephen Robert McElroy, 75, transitioned to his eternal journey with our Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2025. A devoted husband, son, father, and grandfather, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Walter McElroy and Barbara Lee Owen.

Rev. Dr. McElroy began his service as a pastor with...

Maria Elena Chavez

Maria Elena Chavez

July 4, 2025

Maria Elena Chavez 88, Our Beloved Nena passed on July 04, 2025. A Visitation Service will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday July 16, 2025 with Rosary at 6:00pm at Sunset Funeral home-northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Dr. El Paso, Tx 79904. Funeral Mass 9:30am Thursday July 17, 2025 at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church, 2709 Alabama St, El Paso,...

Olga Kalpakgian

Olga Kalpakgian

July 3, 2025

In loving memory of

Col. Olga Kalpakgian

January 21, 1931-Jul 03, 2025

“Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue,

And the dreams that you dared to dream really did come true.

Rest peacefully, dearest Olga—

Your light lives on in every color of the sky.”

Nicolas Perez Gutierrez

Nicolas Perez Gutierrez

July 3, 2025

Con profundo pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestro padre y esposo, Nicolas Perez Gutierrez, quien partió en paz de este mundo el 03 de Julio de 2025, a la edad de 85 años, en El Paso, Texas. 

Nicolas nació el 03 de febrero de 1940 en Temastián, Jalisco, México, hijo de Cecilia Enríquez Gutierrez y Josafat Perez. Desde sus primeros años,...

Jessie "Faynell" Poe

Jessie "Faynell" Poe

July 3, 2025

Jessie “Faynell” Poe August 19,1950-July 3, 2025 It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our sister, Faynell Poe. Faynell is survived by her brothers Robert and George. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Hazel B. Poe and the love of her life, Jim Gibson. Faynell, a native El Pasoan, graduated from Austin High School...

Chase Lawrence Lavigne

Chase Lawrence Lavigne

July 2, 2025

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Our Beloved Husband passed on July 02, 2025. A visitation will be held from 4:00 pm -8:00 pm, Monday, July 21, 2025, at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast 4631 Hondo Pass Drive, El Paso, TX 79904.  Committal Service to be held Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 10:00 am at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full Military Honors.

Services entrusted to...

Kun Cha Bond

Kun Cha Bond

July 1, 2025

Kun Cha Bond, passed away July 1, 2025. A visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM., Thursday, July 17, 2025 with a Rosary at 6:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. A Funeral Mass 12:30pm Friday, July 18, 2025 at Christ the Savior Catholic Church, 5301 Wadsworth Ave, El Paso, TX 79924. A committal service will be...

Charles "Don Carlos" Mais

Charles "Don Carlos" Mais

July 1, 2025

Charles “Don Carlos” Mais, 93, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, July 01, 2025. He was an extraordinarily kind and gentle husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was an irreplaceable employee where he spent 35 years at the El Paso Electric Co. He worked his way up from the warehouse to an executive position. Charlie made such a difference...

Odessa Elizabeth Graves Moore

Odessa Elizabeth Graves Moore

July 1, 2025



On a beautiful Sunday in Midway, Alabama Curlie and Rosie Graves gave birth to a daughter named “Odessa”. During her life she was a Cosmetologist and later became an Administrative Assistant for the city of Tuskegee, Alabama. She also was very involved in the movement against discrimination and voters' registration.

She became a child of God at an early age at...

Angel Perez

Angel Perez

July 1, 2025

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A Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, July 05, 2025, at Sunset Funeral Homes-West, with a Holy Rosary to commence at 11:00 am. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 05, 2025, at San Martin de Porras, 1885 McNutt Road, Sunland Park, NM.

Services are entrusted...

Virginia Estrada

Virginia Estrada

June 30, 2025

Virginia (Ginger) Estrada passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025. She was born on November 6, 1957 in El Paso, Texas and graduated from Riverside High School, Class of 1976, where she was a member of the Riverside Rangerettes. She was employed for 13 years at Texas Department of Health and Human Services. She is preceded in death by her...

Norma Yolanda Briones de Payan

Norma Yolanda Briones de Payan

June 29, 2025

Norma Yolanda Briones de Payan, 74, Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 12:00 PM, Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Sunset Funeral Homes - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. Funeral Mass will follow at 2:00 PM at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1050 N. Clark.

Lori Jean Cullop

Lori Jean Cullop

June 29, 2025

Lori Jean Cullop, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully entered into eternal rest on June 29, 2025. She is lovingly survived by her husband, Mark A. Cullop; her cherished daughter, Sara J. Solem; her treasured sons, Arthur L. Solem, Andrew T. Solem and his wife, Sheila Solem, and Eren Steinhirsch; as well as her adoring granddaughter, Emily J. Solem.Lori’s legacy...

Filbert Candelaria II

Filbert Candelaria II

June 28, 2025

Filbert Candelaria II, age 32, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. Filbert was a wonderful son, brother, husband and father and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his dearest parents; Filbert and Graciela Candelaria; his loving wife; Ruby Quezada Candelaria; his beautiful children; Filbert Raley Candelaria and Lylah Adalynn Candelaria; and...

Mary Ellen Corral

Mary Ellen Corral

June 28, 2025

Mary Ellen Corral, age 79, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 28, 2025. She was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; and will be greatly missed. Mary is preceded in death by her parents; Ernest L. Thompson and Evangelina Kline; her step father, Herbert L. Kline; and her loving husband; Edmundo Corral. She is survived by her...

Leticia Robles

Leticia Robles

June 28, 2025

Leticia Robles, 66, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina.

Alejandro Morales

Alejandro Morales

June 27, 2025

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2025 Alejandro Morales, lovingly known as Pop, passed away peacefully on June 27th 2025 at the age of 94, surrounded by his wife and family. Born in Paris, Texas in 1931, Pop lived a long and meaningful life grounded in love, hard work, and deep family roots.He was married to the love of his life, Juana Morales —...

Mary Martucci

Mary Martucci

June 26, 2025

Mary Martucci 81, Our Beloved Wife, Daughter, Sister and Mother passed away on June 26, 2025. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday July 08, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, with a Scripture Service to follow at 12:00 pm, at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast 4631 Hondo Pass Dr, El Paso, TX. 79904. A Committal Service will follow at 1:30 pm...

Carlos M. Tarin

Carlos M. Tarin

June 26, 2025

Carlos M. Tarin IIIt is with deep sadness and love that we announce the passing of Carlos M. Tarin II, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, who passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 26, 2025.Carlos was a man of quiet strength and enduring love. Throughout his life, he was a steady presence — dependable, kind,...

Luz Enriqueta Garcia

Luz Enriqueta Garcia

June 25, 2025

Luz Enriqueta Garcia, 92, Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 1:00 PM, Friday, July 25, 2025 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 PM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 519 S. Latta. Graveside Service will follow at 2:30 PM at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery.