Obituaries
Maria M. Mendoza
August 23, 2014
Maria M. Mendoza, 63, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2014. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso. She retired from the El Paso Police Department after serving as payroll clerk for many years Mrs. Mendoza was preceded in death by her mother; Socorro Jimenez, husband; Gene Mendoza and sister; Martha Jimenez. She is survived by her brothers; Lorenzo...
Delfina A. Morales
August 23, 2014
Delfina Morales, 77, a Visitation will begin at 5:00pm with a Rosary at 7:00pm on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Interment to follow at Memorial Pines Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.
Donald Ray Kennedy
August 23, 2014
Donald Ray Kennedy, 67, of Greenville, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014. Donald is survived by his wife Sun Yo Kennedy of 38 years, his sisters Karyn Courtney and Maryann Conforti, his sons William Alan and Donald Cho Kennedy, daughters Lisa Tippet and Sherri Meehan, and his eight grandchildren Camron, Jeremie, Nickolas, Aurora, Cassandra, Justin, Sarah and Mitchell. He...
Betty Jean Williams
August 23, 2014
Betty Jean Williams passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 23, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Bob, of 64 years; son, Bobby Williams, Jr.; dauhter, Catherine Carpenter; brother, Bill Sharp; two granddaughters and one great grandson. Betty was a member of Open Gate Church, where she was loved by all. She was also a 22 year cancer...
Wanda Mae Cost
August 22, 2014
With the deepest sadness, the Cost Family regrets to announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Wanda Mae Cost. She is survived by her husband David, her four children, Phillip, Kyle, Rhonda and Kenny. As well as her six grandchildren, Anja, Tony, Hannah, Rachel, Ryan and Riley. Her love, laughter and generosity will be dearly missed by all. She now...
James C. (J.C.) Cox
August 21, 2014
James C. (J.C.) Cox Jr. went to reside eternally with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 21, 2014. J.C. was born in Pecos, Texas to James and Lillie Cox on January 12, 1925. His family eventually moved to El Paso’s lower valley where they farmed and where J.C. graduated from Ysleta High School. In 1943 he married Leona...
Josefa Petra Lopez
August 21, 2014
Josefa Petra Lopez, 93. Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm with a Vigil at 7:00 pm, Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 pm, Monday, August 25, 2014 at San Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.
Angela Torres Lara
August 20, 2014
Angela Lara, 64, a school counselor of El Paso, passed away August 20, 2014. She was born in Nogales, Durango, Mexico, on December 7, 1949 to Indalecio and Dolores Torres. Mrs. Lara was a graduate of Jefferson High School, the University of Texas at El Paso, and Sul Ross State University. She was a proud mother, grandmother and wife. In...
Marcos Perez
August 20, 2014
Perez, Marcos, 66, Visitation: 5-9 p.m. Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 25, 2014 at San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.
Guadalupe Barrietos
August 20, 2014
Barrientos, Guadalupe, 63, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Interment: Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.
Roberto D. Menchaca
August 20, 2014
Roberto D. Menchaca, 84, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesus Menchaca and San Juana Delgadillo; son, Tomas Menchaca and daughter Norma Savusa. He leaves behind to treasure his memory his loving wife of 63 years Olivia Menchaca; sons, Jesus Menchaca, Oscar Menchaca and his wife Aurora Menchaca; daughters, Graciela Menchaca-Arias,...
Martin Henry Kern
August 18, 2014
Martin Henry Kern, 94, died Monday of natural causes. Born in Alliance, Ohio, on December 13, 1919, he made El Paso his home from 1947 until his death. After earning an English literature degree from Mount Union College in Ohio in 1941, he served with the 8th Army Air Force, 466th Bombardment Group, in England in World War II. After...
Joe Ortega
August 18, 2014
Joe Ortega, 74, raised in Ysleta, Texas was called by the Lord on August 18, 2014. He was born to the late Guadalupe and Lupe Ortega. He served 22 years in the Army with the rank of SFC. Member of the American Legion & San Elizario Veterans Group and San Elizario School Board. Joe worked for the Ysleta Independant District...
Raul Ricardo Chavez
August 17, 2014
Raul Ricardo Chavez Sr. 79 passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2014. He was born on January 26, 1935 to Miguel and Julieta (Rodela) Chavez. He is also preceded in death by three brothers: Alfredo, Alfonso and James Chavez. He was a 1954 graduate of Bowie High School, served proudly in the U.S. Air Force and retired with 26...
Paul David Craft
August 16, 2014
Paul David Craft, Committal Service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, September 19, 2014 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
Antonio Blas Blanco
August 16, 2014
Antonio Blas Blanco, 85, died suddenly on Saturday, August 16, 2014, "Papa" passed away in his home, surrounded by those that he loved. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Hortensia Cadena Blanco and their five children- Anthony Blanco, Sonia Rand (Robin), Sandra Medrano (Ruben), Hugo Blanco (Kelli ) and Cesar Blanco. 10 grandchildren- Misha, Mark, Aja, Aria,...
Maria Magdalena Ochoa
August 16, 2014
MARIA MAGDALENA “MAGGIE” OCHOA, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the age of 60. She is now home resting with our Lord Jesus Christ. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister and was Nina to so many. She was a graduate of Bowie High School, Class of ’72. She was a blessing to all and...
Cesar Alvarado
August 15, 2014
Alvarado, Cesar ., 53, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Interment, Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Americas.
Frances Pena
August 15, 2014
FRANCES V. PENA passed away on Friday, August 15, 2014 at the age of 66. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents Severina and Antonio Vasquez and her husband Fernando Pena. She is survived by her children Danielle Brondo, Cesar Pena, her grandchildren Cristian, Nicole and...
Jerry Leon Walker
August 15, 2014
Jerry Leon Walker, 67, Committal Service: 1:30pm on Thursday August 21, 2014 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Millitary Honors.