Obituaries

Jesus Moreno

Jesus Moreno

January 15, 2014

Jesus Moreno, Jr. passed away peacefully in the arms of our Lord and surrounded by his family on January 15, 2014. Born and raised in El Paso, he was a dedicated son, brother, uncle, and godfather. He is preceded in death by his parents Jesus Moreno, Sr. and Sofia Moreno; and brothers: Joe Moreno and Arturo Moreno. He is survived...

Crystelle Scudder Sanders

Crystelle Scudder Sanders

January 14, 2014

Crystelle Scudder Sanders took leave of this earth January 14, 2014. She was born August 19, 1916, to Kirby Lee and Buelah Scudder in Plainview, Texas. She lived life in the attack mode. At age 6, Crystelle won the first of many piano contests around West Texas and graduated from Slaton High School in 1933. She earned her way through...

Jorge David Portillo

Jorge David Portillo

January 14, 2014

Jorge David Portillo, 56, A Visitation will held from 4:00-9:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service to begin at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. A Graveside Service is to begin at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 20, 2014 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.

Elia Cortez

Elia Cortez

January 14, 2014

Elia Cortez., 79, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:30 p.m.. Funeral Mass: 8:30 a.m. Monday, January 20, 2014 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Americas.

Robert W. Crawford

Robert W. Crawford

January 14, 2014

Robert W. Crawford also known as RC to his friends went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2014. He was born in Bangor, Maine on October 2, 1935. He served in the U.S. Army over 20 years and retired as a SSG in El Paso, Texas. He was a recipient of a Purple Heart for his valor service...

Jocelyn Faith Flores

Jocelyn Faith Flores

January 13, 2014

Baby Jocelyn Faith Flores, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014. Visitation will be from 5-9 pm on Friday, January 17, 2014, with a vigil at 7pm at Sunset Funeral Home East. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 am on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at St. Raphael Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset...

John Thomas Hunt

John Thomas Hunt

January 13, 2014

John Thomas Hunt, 71, Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 pm, Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Service entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-West.

Carolina G. Melendez

Carolina G. Melendez

January 13, 2014

Carolina G. Melendez,58, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014. Visitation will be from 5-9 pm Thursday, January 16, 2014 with a vigil at 6:30 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Service will be at 12 pm Friday, January 17, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.

Jacqueline Joanne Anderson-Wood

Jacqueline Joanne Anderson-Wood

January 12, 2014

Jacqueline Joanne Wood, 65, of El Paso, Texas left our side peacefully Sunday morning, January 12th, 2014. She was preceded in passing by her late husband William B. Wood. Jacqueline was born into a large family on the 4th of July, and spent most of her childhood years in Ogden, Utah. When she was a teenager, her parents relocated to...

Aniseto "Cheto" Carrillo

Aniseto "Cheto" Carrillo

January 12, 2014

Aniseto “Cheto” Segura Carrillo Jr. 78, passed away January 12, 2014. He was born in Van Horn, Texas July 24, 1935. He was an Army veteran, worked several years in the moving and storage business and at Circle K. He is preceded in death by parents Aniseto Sr. and Clara Carrillo; brothers Oscar, Hector, Calixtro and Genaro; survived by his...

Ida V.  Chavez

Ida V. Chavez

January 12, 2014

Ida V. Chavez, 87, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014. She was born in Balmorhea, Texas and grew up in Fabens, Texas. After 21 years of service with the El Paso Independent School District, she retired in 1991. As a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and ordained minister, she will be remembered for her love and devotion to family and friends....

Nancy Rodriguez

Nancy Rodriguez

January 11, 2014

Rodriguez, Nancy, 86, Visitation: 4-9 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Funeral Service: 9:45 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Enriqueta Aguirre

Enriqueta Aguirre

January 11, 2014

Enriqueta (Pena)Aguirre, aka Queta, Kika, Kate, has gone to be an angel under God. She was surrounded by her family and friends as she passed. She was born on July 21, 1934 to Augustina Sierra Pena † and Enrique Pena †. She is the proud mother of three sons: David, Danny and Adrian; mother-in-law to Suze and Debbie; and a...

Josefina M. Parra

Josefina M. Parra

January 11, 2014

Parra, Josefina M., 91, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 17, 2014 at St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church. Interment: San Elizario Cemetery.

Irma Estela Cayetano

Irma Estela Cayetano

January 11, 2014

Irma Estela Cayetano, 76, longtime resident of El Paso, Tx found her rest with Our Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2014. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend. The joys of her life were all the children that had the great fortune to be touched by her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nicolas and...

Keith S. Smoak

Keith S. Smoak

January 11, 2014

Keith S. Smoak I, 67. A Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. A Graveside Service will follow at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.

Maze Captola Qualls

Maze Captola Qualls

January 10, 2014

Maze Captola Qualls, 92, Visitation will be held from 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Funeral Service at 12:00 pm. Interment to follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Concepcion H. Trujillo

Concepcion H. Trujillo

January 10, 2014

Concepcion H. Trujillo, lifelong resident of Socorro Texas and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend left peacefully to join our Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, January 10, 2014. She was devoted to her faith and served the congregation of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Born September 11, 1910, she lived to celebrate her 103rd centenarian birthday. A farmer’s wife...

Opal Laven

Opal Laven

January 10, 2014

Opal “Skip” Laven, of El Paso, Texas, passed away Jan. 10, 2014. Born in Ionia, Mich., in 1923, to Albert Luther and Grace Switzer, she served as a WAVE in the US Navy during WWII. In 1958, she married Philip Joseph Laven and raised their family in Chicago, Ill. In 1985, she and Phil moved to El Paso where they...

Robert Allen Beard

Robert Allen Beard

January 10, 2014

Beard, Robert Allen, 56, Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Interment: Evergreen East Cemetery.