Obituaries

Rosa Maria Alderete

Rosa Maria Alderete

February 14, 2014

Rosa Maria Alderete, 66, passed away on February 14, 2014. Rosa Maria was a life long El Pasoan and a graduate of Bowie High School and El Paso Community College. She worked for the Region 19 Headstart Program and loved helping children and their families. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters: Leticia Alderete and Sandra Mata, son-in-law:...

Maria R. Martinez

Maria R. Martinez

February 14, 2014

Maria R. Martinez., 93, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Eugenia Kassandra Orozco

Eugenia Kassandra Orozco

February 14, 2014

Our beloved mother, grandmother and wife Eugenia K. (Genie) Orozco, passed away on February 14, 2014 peacefully, after being a 20 year breast cancer survivor. She lived, loved and worked harder than ever. The endless memories she created as a wife, mother, grandmother and friend will sustain us for the rest of our lives. She is survived by her husband...

San  Juana Puga

San Juana Puga

February 14, 2014

San Juana "Juanita" Puga, 84, Visitation: 5-9pm Vigil/Rosary: 7pm, Monday, February 17, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10am, Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Interment: Memory Gardens of the Valley.

Lady Louise Byron

Lady Louise Byron

February 14, 2014

Lady Louise Byron Born 01.08.32 in Monroe, MI, Lady Byron graduated from Battle Creek High School, with honors, and attended the University of Michigan in Kalamazoo. Lady Louise Byron died on February 02.14.14 Married 01.20.53 to Dennis Donald Acheson of Flint, MI, she joined him during his military assignment in El Paso and worked as to president secretary at Fort...

Andre "Dre" B. Jones

Andre "Dre" B. Jones

February 14, 2014

Andre “Dre” B. Jones, 24, May your spirit soar in freedom from the fears that gripped so tight. May you find the peace you searched for as you wandered, lost, in the night. May your tortured mind be clear and calm and your tender heart be warm. May you have no need for strenght now. May there never be another...

Linda  B.  Godinez

Linda B. Godinez

February 13, 2014

Linda B. Godinez, beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt and friend was born in 1919 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2014 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Patsy Batt, 4 sisters and 4 brothers, husband, Jose L. Godinez, and two children, Andrew Batt and Ida Mae...

John  Jerome Westphal

John Jerome Westphal

February 13, 2014

John Jerome Westphal passed in peace Thursday, February 13, 2014 at the age of 79. He was born on July 30, 1934 to Stanley and Clara Westphal in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. John proudly served in the U.S. Army for 22 years and settled in El Paso in 1972. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Ingeborg. Survivors...

Ismael Mendoza

Ismael Mendoza

February 13, 2014

Ismael Mendoza, 39, Visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home East. Funeral Service will begin at 10:00am on Monday, February 17, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home East. Interment will be Private.

Richard "Rick" Thomas Pitcher

Richard "Rick" Thomas Pitcher

February 12, 2014

Richard “Rick” Thomas Pitcher passed away on February 12, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 1, 1951 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Margaret and James Pitcher. He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia Elixavide-Pitcher, and four children Michael Pitcher (Rosario), Wendy Pitcher Valdez (Sergio), Gloria Elixavide-Pitcher and Morgan Elixavide-Pitcher, four grandchildren and siblings: Jim,...

Carl  Wayne Iseminger

Carl Wayne Iseminger

February 12, 2014

Carl Wayne Iseminger, 84, Committal Service: 2:00pm on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Ronald Lloyd Nanos

Ronald Lloyd Nanos

February 12, 2014

Ronald Lloyd Nanos, 60, loving father and grandfather, passed February 12, 2014. A lifelong native of El Paso, Texas, he was born on February 1, 1954 to Peter and Alice Nanos. He was a graduate of Parkland High School in 1972. “Ron” was a veteran of the United States Army and served 30 years as a peace officer and detective...

Manuel D.  Reyes

Manuel D. Reyes

February 12, 2014

Manuel D. Reyes, 54, Visitation: 4:00pm to 9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 6:00pm on Monday, February 17, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home East. Graveside Service: 1:30pm on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Memorial Pines Cemetery.

John Brock

John Brock

February 12, 2014

John Thurman Brock, 58, peacefully passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014 surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous 1 ½ year long battle with lung cancer. He was a loving, kind, beautiful spirit loved by all lucky enough to know him. When you met John you didn’t forget his sweet face. He loved his musical gift of playing drums...

Mitchell L. Brittingham

Mitchell L. Brittingham

February 11, 2014

Staff Sergeant Mitchell “Britt” Brittingham 31, passed away on Monday February 10, 2014. He was born December 23, 1982 in Springfield, Ohio to Connie Pierce (Murray) and Stephen Brittingham. He was a dedicated Son, Husband, Brother, Soldier, and Friend. Britt proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a highly decorated Soldier serving tours in Iraq and Afghanistan earning the...

WG Bud Lawson

WG Bud Lawson

February 11, 2014

WG (Bud) Lawson, 75, was called home on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 53 yrs., Phyllis; his sons, Michael (Rachel), Kenneth; his daughters: Cheryl (George), Shannah, Christina; 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home East. Please visit our online register book at sunsetfuneralhome.net.

Maria (Toña) Villalobos

Maria (Toña) Villalobos

February 11, 2014

Maria Antonia (Toña) Villalobos, was embraced by God's arms on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at the age of 87. Preceded in death by her husband; Miguel Villalobos, brothers; Ubaldo and Roberto Sanchez. Dedicated and loving mother to her son Osvaldo Sanchez (Carmen); grandmother to Tony and Vivian; great-grandmother to Angel and Alyssa. The Sanchez family wishes to extend their deepest...

Wilber E Sanford

Wilber E Sanford

February 10, 2014

Major Wilber E. “Sandy” Sanford, 97, U.S. Army Retired was born February 12, 1916 in Minden, Nebraska to Vera Dean Bates and George Franklin Sanford, one of their eight children. He passed away February 10, 2014. He finished high school in Hastings, Nebraska and received his Bachelor of Science in Education at The University of Texas at El Paso. He...

Wiber Eugene "Sandy" Sanford

Wiber Eugene "Sandy" Sanford

February 10, 2014

Major Wilber E. “Sandy” Sanford, 97, U.S. Army Retired was born February 12, 1916 in Minden, Nebraska to Vera Dean Bates and George Franklin Sanford, one of their eight children. He passed away February 10, 2014. He finished high school in Hastings, Nebraska and received his Bachelor of Science in Education at The University of Texas at El Paso. He...

Layla Marie Martishek-Morris

Layla Marie Martishek-Morris

February 9, 2014

Layla Marie Martishek-Morris is survived by her father Herman Morris and mother Laurel Martishek. Memorial Visitation 10:00am-1:00pm on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment is Private.