Obituaries

October 22, 2014

Darryl O. Knutson, 74, of El Paso, TX, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. He was born on November 21, 1939 in Brigham City, UT to Oliver Knutson and Margery (Jensen) Knutson. He is survived by his loving wife, Mirella Knutson; his two daughters, Cindy Kight and Silvia Mino; his 5 grandchildren, his mother,...

October 21, 2014

October 21, 2014

Manuel “Smiley” Puente Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle passed away on Tuesday October 21, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Ana C. Puente; son’s: Manuel Puente Jr. and his wife Caroline B. Puente, Ricardo A. Puente; daughter’s: Ana L. Puente and Sylvia E. Weaver; grandchildren: Nicholas R. Puente, Angela R. Weaver, Jacob M. Puente,...

October 21, 2014

Dalila Portillo passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Visitation will be from 6-9 pm with a Prayer Service at 7 pm on Friday, October, 24, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Service will be at 12 pm on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Interment will follow at 1 pm Saturday at Evergreen East Cemetery.

October 21, 2014

Raul Valdez, 46, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Rosary at 7:00pm on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service will begin at 10:00am on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment is Private.

October 21, 2014

William James Schmidt, 59, Committal Service will be at 2:00pm on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Service entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

October 21, 2014

Robert Candelaria Jr. was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 6 years, Isela Barraza, children Jacob, Aubrey, Albie, Aiden, parents Roberto and Graciela Candelaria, brothers Rogelio Mora, Raul Mora, Noel Candelaria, grandmother Elena Candelaria, and a large and loving extended family. He was born and raised in El...

October 20, 2014

Carmen Lujan, 90, born on June 7, 1924 and native El Pasoan left us on October 19, 2014 and went to her new home in heaven to be with her other family. She is preceded in death by father, Guillermo Lujan Sr.; mother, Alberta Nunez Lujan, siblings, Guillermo Lujan Jr., Enrique Lujan Sr., Margarita Lujan, Leonor Lujan Villegas. Carmen is...

October 19, 2014

ERNEST VALTIERRA of Chamberino, NM, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the age of 75. He was a veteran of the United States Air force and was very proud of serving. He was a loving husband, father and brother. He was preceded in death by his parents Otilia and Feliciano Valtierra. He is survived by his loving wife...

October 19, 2014

Apodaca, Cesar, 37, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 9:30 a.m., Friday, October 24, 2014 at San Elizario Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

October 19, 2014

Apodaca, Melissa, 34, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 9:30 a.m., Friday, October 24, 2014 at San Elizario Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

October 19, 2014

October 18, 2014

Johnathan Moses Navarro "Johnny" In loving memory of Johnny Navarro born May 7, 1976 in El Paso, TX passed away Saturday morning, October 18, 2014 at the age of 38. Johnny was a true joy to be around and loved by his family and friends. He was the type of person that would light up a room with his presence....

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October 16, 2014

October 16, 2014

EMIL JAROSLAV MICHAL, JR. passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the age of 66. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Lucy Michal, their son Emil V.J. Michal, and a large, loving extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil Jaroslav Michal, Sr. and Alice Michal. Emil was born and raised in...

October 16, 2014

On October 16, 2014, our Lord called His daughter, “Grandma Mae,” Manuela Montes Salgado, to His kingdom. Grandma Mae was born on August 19, 1938, in Van Horn, Texas. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Her memory will always live in the hearts of her family who are left behind, which include...

October 15, 2014

Mary Irene Johnson Vowell, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the age of 85. Mrs. Vowell was a long time resident of El Paso, graduating from El Paso High School and Texas Western College (UTEP). After College, Mrs. Vowell taught Elementary School for several years where she took pride in her job and...