Obituaries

April 2, 2014

Rafael Ramos Rosario, loving husband, father, dedicated soldier, and fantastic friend presented himself for the final inspection on April 2, 2014. Those of us who knew him know that he will pass with flying colors. He is survived by his wife Hilda Ramos, sons Frankie and Eric, grandchildren Rickie, Brandon, and Isaac, and great-grandchildren Andrew and Anthony, brother Sabino, and...

April 1, 2014

On October 25, 1948 in Paxton Illinois, Judy Elaine (French) Myers was born to Wayne Edwin French and Edith Irene Powell French. Moving to El Paso with her family in 1954, she grew up in the northeast. She graduated from Irvin High School in 1969. Judy has one son, Edward Wayne Blanco, from her first marriage. She worked at Sam’s...

April 1, 2014

Butler, Willeen A., 81, Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 7, 2014 at Del Sol Church. Interment: Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Americas.

April 1, 2014

YESKOVICH Kathryn “Kay” Yeskovich passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. She was 87 years old. She lived for the last three years in Reno, Nevada. Kathryn lived most of her life in El Paso, where she taught dancing at the Arthur Murray Studio and was a distinguished local artist. Her work was featured in many group shows and exhibitions...

April 1, 2014

Ethel Mae Smith-Lawson (Steel), 80, born Aug. 25, 1933 in Griggs, Oklahoma to Rev. Lee Roy Smith and Rev. Marian Frances Beal (Smith) Emerine. Former long time resident of Hatch, NM passed away on Apr. 1, 2014 in El Paso, Texas. Ethel's family came to the Hatch Valley in 1942, where both of her parents were ministers in Hatch, Garfield,...

March 31, 2014

Jeronimo Vasquez, 87, Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

March 31, 2014

Maria Estela Mendoza, 69, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away March 31, 2014. Maria shared a happy life with her husband Pedro Mendoza. Together they had three beautiful children. Yvonne “Bonnie” Rodriguez, Jesus Mendoza and Michael Mendoza. Along with 6 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00pm- 9:00pm with a Vigil at 7:00pm on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Sunset...

March 31, 2014

Celia Robles, 58, beloved mother and daughter passed away Monday, March 31, 2014. She was born to Pete and Mauricia Robles, February 5, 1956 in El Paso, TX. Celia was a 1974 graduate of Jefferson High and worked as a talented florist and dedicated medical secretary. Celia was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and grandmother. She is survived by...

March 31, 2014

Patricia Prokopp, was born on September 7, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois. Patti, at the age of 85 passed away Monday, March 31, 2014. She was married to Larry Prokopp in 1974 who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her sister Lenore of Wisconsin and her brother Steve of Oklahoma. Her extended family of nieces, nephews and...

March 30, 2014

God called home a very special angel. Dolores Torres, 93, passed away March 30, 2014, in El Paso, TX. She was born June 8, 1920, in Bonner Spring, Kansas. A very loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother is proceeded in death by her late husband,Indalecio Torres, grandson Miguel Angel Carrasco and great grandson Miguel Angel Ybanez....

March 30, 2014

Manuel Del Rio, 71, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014 surrounded by his family. Manuel was a graduate of Bowie High and was proud to serve in the US Airforce. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his father, Simon Del Rio; mother, Celia Provencio; and his son, Manny Del Rio, Jr....

March 29, 2014

Eloisa D. Martinez, 89, falleció pacíficamente el Sabado, 29 de Marzo de 2014 rodeada de su familia. Gracias dios por habernos permitido gosar a nuestra madre por tantos años. La mejor, buena, y tolerante madre. Te vamos a recordar siempre. Eloisa era una gran madre, hermana, abuela, bis abuela y tatara abuela. Le sobreviven sus hijos: Agapito, Blas, Juan, Guillermo,...

March 29, 2014

Sambrano, Maria Del Socorro, 90, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 9:30 a.m., Friday, April 4, 2014 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Interment: 11:00 a.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Americas.

March 29, 2014

March 29, 2014

ROSA ORTEGA passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the age of 96. She is preceded in death by her sbilings: Jose Ortega, Manuel Ortega, Paulo Ortega, Guadalupe Ortega and Manuela Ortega. She is survived by her sister, Maria Mercado, numerous nieces and nephews who wil greatly miss her. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 from...

March 29, 2014

Delma L. Kinney, 86, Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Private.

March 28, 2014

Jesusita "Jessica" Salas 55, beloved daughter, sister, aunt passed away Friday March 28, 2014. Very active who despite her disability loved going out, meeting and talking to people. Attended church weekly at Corpus Christy Parish and sold some of her arts & crafts. She is survived by her dad, Gonzalo J; mom, Maria C; 3 sisters: Juanita, Alicia & Josie;...

March 28, 2014

THOMAS WESLEY CONNOR JR., passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014 at the age of 60. He was retired from the United States Airforce. He is preceded in death by his parents Agnus and Thomas Wesley Connor. He is survived by his wife Hui Ok Connor, his son Thomas Wesley Connor III and his wife Ashley Marie Connor, brother Ronnie...

March 28, 2014

Alexander M. Wylie Services are being held by family privately.

March 26, 2014

Ernesto De La Rosa, 76, beloved husband, dad, brother, grandfather and great grandfather, went to his final rest on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Ernesto is preceded in death by his parents Guadalupe and Pedro De La Rosa. He leaves behind his wife, Josefina; sons: Ernesto Jr., Antonio, Javier & Ernie De La Rosa; daughters: Esther & Jesusita De La Rosa;...