Obituaries

Ann Updike

Ann Updike

February 22, 2014

Ann Updike passed away on February 22, 2014 in her home in El Paso, Texas. Born on March 12, 1925 to the late Howard and Else Greene of Genesee Depot, Wisconsin, she married William (Bill) Updike on October 25, 1947. Bill predeceased her by four years. Ann met Bill, after he came home from WWII at Carleton College in Northfield,...

Shirley Best

Shirley Best

February 21, 2014

Shirley Best, 68, was a loving mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her daughter Rebecca Betancourt, spouse: Michael, sons: George Anthony Galindo spouse: Heather, Daniel Galindo and four grandchildren: Caden Betancourt, Bailey Betancourt, Jacob Galindo and Madison Revard. Mom, we love you and we will really miss you in our lives. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00pm at...

Silvestre Rafael Cedillos

Silvestre Rafael Cedillos

February 21, 2014

Silvestre Rafael Cedillos, 49, Committal Service will begin at 2:00pm on Monday, March 3, 2014 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Virginia " Ginny" Lakehomer

Virginia " Ginny" Lakehomer

February 21, 2014

Virginia “Ginny” Lakehomer, 87, wife of the late Herbert Lakehomer, is survived by her son Robert Womack and his wife Lydia Gwandaru. She was a good friend to Mabeth Morland, Elizabeth Kerr, Pat Bryant and others. She was a long time member of PEO, DAR, Military Widows Group, Jolly Elders, and Silver Sneakers exercise class at the YMCA. She was...

John C. Efurd

John C. Efurd

February 21, 2014

Efurd, John C., 51, Visitation: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Interment: Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

Oscar Dionisio Perez

Oscar Dionisio Perez

February 20, 2014

Con mucha tristeza y gran pesar, nos despedimos de Don Oscar Pérez Quezada, quien falleció el 21 de Febrero. Esposo, papá, abuelo, y bisabuelo, fue un gran protector con una vida larga llena de amor. Le sobreviven su amada esposa Berta B. de Pérez, Dr. Oscar E. Pérez, Licensiada Martha Pérez, Carmen Pérez. Lo mismo que sus nietos: Pavel, Lisette,...

Delfina Valenuzela

Delfina Valenuzela

February 20, 2014

Delfina Valenzuela, 102, Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm, Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, February 24, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Elizabeth Oluwafunmilayo Oyetunde

Elizabeth Oluwafunmilayo Oyetunde

February 20, 2014

Elizabeth O. Oyetunde, 50, Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 pm, Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 pm, Thursday, February 27, 2014 at First Baptist Church. Interment to follow at Memorial Pines Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Ann M. Feathers

Ann M. Feathers

February 20, 2014

Ann M. Feathers age 84, of El Paso, Texas peacefully passed away on February 20, 2014. Ann was born in El Paso, Texas on January 21, 1930. She later married Charlie Feathers of Somerville, South Carolina and they three wonderful sons together; they were married forty years. She enjoyed knitting, crossword puzzles, watching TV, arts & crafts and talking with...

Francisco Bustillos

Francisco Bustillos

February 20, 2014

Francisco Bustillos, 85. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. A Funeral Service will begin at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Interment to follow at Evergreen East Cemetery.

Samuel Lujan

Samuel Lujan

February 18, 2014

Samuel Lujan, Sr., 61. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., with a Vigil to begin at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 24, 2014 at San Jose Mission. Interment will be Private.

Moises Almeida

Moises Almeida

February 18, 2014

Moises Almeida Jr. 64, Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m., with a Vigil to begin at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be said at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Februay 24, 2014 at St. Pius X Catholic Church.

Joanne Stowe

Joanne Stowe

February 18, 2014

Joanne Bankhead Stowe, 80, of El Paso, TX, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. She was born in Columbia S.C. on March 27, 1933 the daughter of David Marion and Jessie Lee Jennings Bankhead. She graduated from the old Columbia High School in 1951. Joanne and Newton A. Stowe were married in 1954 and were blessed with three...

June Elenora Jenkins

June Elenora Jenkins

February 18, 2014

June Elenora Jenkins, 76, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2015 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with brain cancer. June was born in New Orleans on November 7, 1938. She later moved to El Paso where she worked at Cloth World for over 20 years. June was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded...

Carlos Yañez

Carlos Yañez

February 17, 2014

Carlos Yañez, 56. passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014. Mr. Yañez is survived by his parents Rodolfo and Maria E. Yañez, grandmother; Juliana Yañez, brothers; Daniel, Ruben and Rodolfo Jr.Yañez, sisters; Leticia Magana, Terry Ann Aguirre, and Sandra Doss, Uncles; Filomeno Trejo (Lucia) and Roberto Trejo (Soledad), aunts; Dolores Trejo, Romelia Trejo, Lucy Franco (Alfredo) and Martha Cuellar (Jesus...

Estela Aguirre

Estela Aguirre

February 17, 2014

Estela Aguirre, 81, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Friday, February 21, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Evergreen East Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Enrique A. Guerra

Enrique A. Guerra

February 17, 2014

Guerra, Enrique A., 75, Vigil: 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 21, 2014 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church (Mission). Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery with Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Americas.

Estella Escamilla

Estella Escamilla

February 16, 2014

Estella Morales Escamilla, 78, born in El Paso, Texas May 13, 1935 passed away February 16, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father Ramon Morales and mother Maria, her brother Rogelio and daughter Diane. She is survived by seven children, 17 grandchildren and seven great-great children. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a rosary at 7:00pm...

Juan "Johnny" Ortiz

Juan "Johnny" Ortiz

February 16, 2014

Juan “Johnny” Ortiz, 72. Went to be with the Lord February 16th 2014, at his home in El Paso, TX after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Topeka, KS to Domingo and Joaquina Ortiz. Johnny served in the US Army and retired after 23 years and Saint Francis after 22 years of dedicated service. He was joined...

Christina Diane Thayer

Christina Diane Thayer

February 15, 2014

CHRISTINA DIANE THAYER passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the age of 51. She was preceded in death by her parents Diane and Brian Lane. She is survived by her companion and friend Randy Rey, children Christopher Thayer, Brittney Rey and Thomas Rey Jr., and her brother Brian Lane. She was a loving mother, sister and friend whom...