Obituaries

February 4, 2015

JAMES WASHINGTON (DUB) PETERSON passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at the age of 83. He was an Executive in the Cotton Seed Oil industry for many years until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Elizabeth Peterson. He is survived by his children Miriam Dawn Peterson, James Albert Peterson and his wife Miriam Peterson,...

February 4, 2015

ALFONSO TORRES passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at the age of 92. He was a veteran of the United States Army and World War II. A native of El Paso, his loves were his family, fishing and learning, a true lifelong learner. He was preceded in death by his wife Benita P. Torres. He is survived by his...

February 3, 2015

Elvira “Ellie” Bourgon September 2, 1944 to February, 3, 2015 Elvira was born in Kunto, Poland in the midst of World War II. Her mother managed to bring her to the United States, after surviving refugee camps to arrive at Ellis Island, New York. They eventually settled in Syracuse, New York. While in high school, she met the love of...

February 2, 2015

DEAN CLAUDE FERNANDEZ, was born March 18, 1960 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Claude and Emma Fernandez. Dean passed away on Monday, February 2, 2015 at the age of 54. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude S. Fernandez, brother Daryl Fernandez, and nephew Robert Fernandez. He is survived by his mother Emma A. Fernandez, his brother Dale...

February 2, 2015

Traute Frieda Poe, 79, Committal Service will begin 10:00am on Monday, February 9, 2015 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

February 2, 2015

Fraire, Ramona, 76, Visitation: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

February 1, 2015

Silvia Esparza, 88, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2015. She was born to Daniel Sanchez and Francisca Delgado on November 24, 1926 in Mexico. In her own way Silvia was very spiritual and was very passionate about dancing. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Jesus H. Esparza; daughters, Rosalinda Saenz and Patricia Hartunian; sons in...

February 1, 2015

Cardiel, Juan Angel, 59, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 6, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

January 29, 2015

De La Rosa, Clara N., 87, Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2015 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

January 29, 2015

WILLIAM LOUIS FULLER, 88 died, peacefully, on Thursday, January 29, 2015. Mr. Fuller was a veteran of the United States Navy, graduated from Centre College of Danville, Kentucky where he met his wife, Caroline. He was a member the Masonic Lodge of Kentucky. Bill continued his civil service with White Sands Missile Range as a Systems Research Analyst until he...

January 29, 2015

Jose G. Gonzalez Sr. 57, born on August 24, 1957 entered his field of dreams on January 29, 2015. He was reunited with his loving parents, Narciso and Juana V. Gonzalez and his sister, Carmen Gonzalez in the Kingdom of Heaven. Joe dedicated his life to his wife and children. He is survived by his loving wife Maximiliana Gonzalez; children:...

January 28, 2015

Cesar Octavio Orozco, 52, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Rosary at 7:00pm on Monday, February 2, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00am on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

January 28, 2015

Fierro, Rachel C., 86, Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2015 with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Graveside Service: 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

January 28, 2015

Laura Lorena Padilla 45, was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, January 28,2015. Preceded in death by her father Antonio A. Padilla. Survived by her mother Yolanda Padilla, sister Norma O. Sandoval (Ruben), grandmother Sara M. Padilla. Children: Jose Antonio Padilla (Desiree), Yolanda Marie Padilla (Eddie), Marcos Antonio Padilla (Abby). Grandchildren: Destiny Heaven Herrada Padilla, Bella Amarie Valles, JoAnnette...

January 28, 2015

Chávez, Severina, 91, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 2, 2015 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Interment: Evergreen East Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

January 27, 2015

Rene L. Chavez, 70, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife, Irma Varela Chavez; son, Rene G. Chavez, Ivan Chavez, and Maximiliano Chavez; daughter, Karla I. Chavez; and 7 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Lorenzo Chavez and Refugio Duron. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Rosary...

January 27, 2015

Maria Luisa Soliz went to rest with the Lord on January 27, 2015 at the age of 95. Maria was a Civil Service Employee and a Member of the Washington Park Senior Citizens. She is preceded in death by her parents: Franciso Martinez and Dominga Perez; Son: Gonzalo Soliz, and Grandson: Gonzalo Soliz Jr. She leaves behind her husband of...

January 26, 2015

January 25, 2015

Baby Santiago Nicholas Fernandez, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Rosary at 7:00pm on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

January 24, 2015

WILLIAM C. TARR, 88, was called into heaven by our Lord Jesus Christ, on Saturday, January 24, 2015. “Bill” was originally from Lima, Ohio and moved to El Paso in 1978. He was a long time member of the El Paso Country Club, Rotary Club and Saint Matthews Catholic Church. He served 3 years in the U.S. Navy as an...