Obituaries

George H. Kline

George H. Kline

May 9, 2014

George H. Kline Sr., 68, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014. George was born in South Bend, IN on August 21, 1945. He was drafted into the Army in 1965, and served proudly for 20 years. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Doetsch, in 1965 before leaving for Germany. He served 2 tours in Vietnam and never complained....

Elijah Lopez

Elijah Lopez

May 9, 2014

Elijah Lopez, 4 months, Visitation: 5-9 pm, Vigil/Rosary: 7pm, Tuesday,May 13, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Graveside: 1pm, Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Byron George Pracher

Byron George Pracher

May 7, 2014

Byron George Pracher, age 62, died May 7, 2014 at home in El Paso. He was born in 1951 in El Paso to Byron F. Jones and George F. Pracher, who both preceded him in death. George attended Dowell Elementary and Andress High where he made many lifelong friends. He also attended EPCC several times, most recently to earn additional...

Reuben Alexander Messer

Reuben Alexander Messer

May 7, 2014

REUBEN ALEXANDER MESSER passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the age of 86. Born in Blountstown, Florida; but was a resident of the El Paso Community since 1970. Mr. Messer was a veteran of the United States Army and Navy. He retired after 20- years as a Land Owner and General Manager in the Automoblile Industry. He was...

Alfredo Ugalde

Alfredo Ugalde

May 7, 2014

Alfredo Ugalde, 44, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Rosary 7:00pm on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00am on Friday, May 9, 2014 at Christ The Savior Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Desert View Cemetery.

Sister Socorro Bustamante,RJM

Sister Socorro Bustamante,RJM

May 5, 2014

Sister Socorro Bustamante, RJM, 81, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm with a vigil at 7 pm on Friday, May 16, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 9 am Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery at 10:15 am...

Julia R. Guthrie

Julia R. Guthrie

May 5, 2014

Guthrie, Julia., 91, Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment: 11:00 a.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home- Americas.

Robert J. Heavilon

Robert J. Heavilon

May 5, 2014

Robert J. Heavilon “Bobby”, beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend was called home to our heavenly father on May 5, 2014. Born January 13, 1943 to Beecher “Bob” and Lucille Heavilon in Frankfort, Indiana. Bobby grew up in El Paso. He graduated from Ysleta High School and then went on to attend Texas Western College (UTEP) where he obtained...

Juan O. Ramirez

Juan O. Ramirez

May 5, 2014

Ramirez, Juan O., 72, Visitation: 4:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Mass of the Resurrection: 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 12, 2014 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church (Main). Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home- Americas.

John Claude Bockoven

John Claude Bockoven

May 4, 2014

John Claude Bockoven, Jr., passed away peacefully on May 4, 2014 after a brief bout with pneumonia. He had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and had been living for several years at The Ark, an adult foster care home owned and operated by Arturo and Patricia Villagrana, who gave him wonderful care, for which his family is profoundly grateful. John was...

Maria Elena Martinez

Maria Elena Martinez

May 4, 2014

Martinez, Maria E., 69, Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home- Americas.

Nellie A. Clark

Nellie A. Clark

May 4, 2014

Nellie A. Clark, 30, Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service will begin at 11:00am on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Mary Mason Yelderman

Mary Mason Yelderman

May 4, 2014

Mary Mason Yelderman, born December 25, 1920, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2014. She was the daughter of Dr. C. H. and Adele Mason and was born, raised and lived all of her 93 years in El Paso. Mary was preceded in death by her husbands William Clarke Snow, the Reverend William Burroughs and George R. Yelderman, and by...

Armando Duran Perez

Armando Duran Perez

May 3, 2014

Perez, Armando Duran, 77, Visitation: 4:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Mass of the Resurrection: 9:30 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2014 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church (Mission). Interment: 11:00 a.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home- Americas.

Wendy Lynn Fletcher

Wendy Lynn Fletcher

May 3, 2014

Fletcher, Wendy Lynn, 42, Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home- Americas.

Katherine Elaine James

Katherine Elaine James

May 2, 2014

Katherine Elaine James, 89, All services are private. Services Entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Armida Gamez

Armida Gamez

May 2, 2014

Gamez, Armida, 58, Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home- Americas.

Mary L. King

Mary L. King

May 1, 2014

Mary L King, 85, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2014 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her loving husband; Robert “ Tel” King Sr and infant son, Jon Eric King. She is survived by her two sons, Robert Jr. and Richard King (Laura); daughter, Linda Christine McDowell (William); six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mary...

Bruno Silva

Bruno Silva

May 1, 2014

Bruno Silva, 52. A Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service to begin at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. A Funeral Service will be Pending for Monday, May 5, 2014. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Wayne  Albert Mautz

Wayne Albert Mautz

May 1, 2014

Colonel (Retired) Wayne A. Mautz, Sr., 91, passed away on May 1, 2014. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Rita. In his final days he had 3 excellent care-givers, Robert, Elizabeth and Liz Crosby. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio and after completing high school began his studies at The Ohio State University; but his education was...