Obituaries

July 26, 2014

J. D. Jones was born July 30, 1931 in Sulphur Springs, TX. He was the youngest of three brothers born to Austin and Minnie Lee Jones. He grew up in the community of Sulphur Springs. He united in the Baptist faith and was baptized at an early age, where he became a junior usher which was his passion. He attended...

July 26, 2014

Jose N. Estrada, 78, a life long resident of El Paso, TX passed away peacefully on July 26, 2014. He was born on July 6, 1936. He worked for a number of years at Stone Corporation as a forman operator/ packer. Jose served as an usher for Corpus Christi Church where he was liked by everyone who he came in...

July 25, 2014

Judith Anne Overstreet, 67, of El Paso TX, passed away on July 25, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents Lewis and Lela Mae Overstreet. Judy was born in Lawrence, Kansas on February 5, 1947. Judy retired from UTEP in 2004 and was a member of the Center Chapel One, Ft. Bliss where she sang in the choir....

July 25, 2014

Patrick Joseph Selufsky, 54, died July 25 in Florida. Patrick was born in El Paso on November 9, 1959. His father was career Army, giving him the opportunity to enjoy Faribanks, Alasksa. In the lower 48, Patrick lived in New Jersey, Alabama and three times in El Paso. He started school at Dolphin Terrace and graduated from Parkland High School....

July 24, 2014

Cecilia A. Hernandez, 72. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., with a Vigil to begin at 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 28, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery.

July 24, 2014

Nicolasa Quitugua, 94, a Funeral Mass will held at 10:00am on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Saint Matthew Catholic Church. Inurnment to follow at 11:15am on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Memorial Pines Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

July 23, 2014

July 23, 2014

Samuel Trujillo, Jr., 65, passed away July 23, 2014. He is preceded in death by his father; Samuel Trujillo, Sr. and brother; Bobby Trujillo. Samuel is survived by his mother; Sara Trujillo, daughter; Pauline Trujillo, brothers; Miguel, Jose, Eugene, sisters; Margarita Gomez, Irma Chavez, Nora Rodriguez, 3 Grandchildren, 2 Great-Grandchildren. Sam was a member of the first graduating class of...

July 23, 2014

Truman Watkins, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, July 23rd at the age of 89. He was born in Waldo Arkansas on the 26th of November 1924. He retired after 22 years of service in the US Army. He fought in WWII and the Korean War. During his military service he received several medals including...

July 23, 2014

Robert Charles “Charlie” Hicks passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the age of 87. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his brothers Barney Hicks and A.D. Hicks, and sisters Louise Murphy and Pauline Hicks. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Kathryn...

July 22, 2014

Marin, Maria de Los Angeles, 70, Funeral Mass: Tentatively 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Little Flower Church.Visitation: 3-5 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 3:30 p.m. Interment: Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Americas.

July 22, 2014

Cruz, Antonio C., 74, Visitation: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Vigil: 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church (Mission). Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church (Mission). Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Americas.

July 22, 2014

Hattie M. Perkins, wife of Benny H. Perkins (1SG US Army Ret), was called home to be with The Lord on July 22, 2014, after a long and extensive illness. She was born in Flushing, New York on April 29, 1941 to the late Williams and Lottie Curtis. She was preceded in death by parents, three sisters and two brothers....

July 21, 2014

Ann Haverstick, 84, passed away July 21, 2014. She was born in Boston, MA, and became an El Pasoan in 1956 after marrying Vernon Haverstick. Ann will be remembered for her faith in God, her dedication to her family and volunteerism, and her clever wit. Ann loved working in her garden and sharing plants with others to help them add...

July 21, 2014

Joanna Wood Ray, born November 23, 1941, passed away on July 21, 2014. She is preceded in death by her eldest son Daniel Ray, and survived by her sons Samuel Ray, wife Dona, and Abraham Ray, 4 grandchildren Colton, Forrest, Kennedy and Tennyson, Sisters Beverly Benton and Elaine Novakovitch, many nieces and nephews and Best Friend Karen Guido. Joanna worked...

July 20, 2014

Dale O. Baugh, born on February 23, 1942 in McKinney, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Maxwell Baugh and Dorothy Jo Greer. He leaves behind to treasure his memory his wife of 46 years, Patricia Baugh; son, William (Marcela) Baugh; granddaughters Elena and Elizabeth Baugh; sisters, Sharon and Beverly Baugh;...

July 20, 2014

Rogelio Ruiz, 69, passed away July 20, 2014 in El Paso, TX. A Memorial service in honor of his life will be held at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas at 9521 N. Loop on Thursday, July 24, 2014 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Rogelio is survived by his loving wife; Catherine, his daughter; Joyce (Jimmy) Montemayor, his step-sons; Eddie and Bobby Dominguez....

July 20, 2014

Jimenez, Eva, 74, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment: Evergreen East Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Americas.

July 19, 2014

Robert Resendez, 63, a Funeral Service will be held at 11:30am on Saturday, September 06, 2014, at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Interment to be held at 10:00am on Monday, September 08, 2014, at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

July 18, 2014

Rufino Armando Hernandez, 65. passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014. Visitation 6-10 pm with vigil at 7 pm (central time) Friday, July 25, 2014 at Santa Teresa de Jesus Catholic Church 1101 W. O'Reilly, Presidio Texas. Funeral Mass at 10 am (central time) Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Santa Teresa de Jesus Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Desert...