Obituaries

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;...

March 26, 2014

VIRGINA CABRERA passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at the age of 60. She retired after 34 years with the United States District Clerk's Office. She is survuved by her parents: Petra and Jose Cabrera, her partner Fred Munoz, her siblings: Andres Cabrera ( Concepcion), Raquel Cabrera, Jose Luis Cabrera (Hortencia Bali), Olga Cabrera, Gracie Contreras (David), Ruben Cabrera...

March 25, 2014

Eva Ramirez was called to our Lord’s side on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. She was the loving matriarch of our family; her love and nurturing ways will be ever present for those whose life she touched. Lita Eva, as she was lovingly called, leaves behind her brothers Aurelio, Francisco, and her sister Maria del Jesus. Lita’s source of pride and...

March 25, 2014

Lionel P. Martinez, 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, peacefully went home with the Lord on March 25, 2014. He was a hard working man who retired from the El Paso Independent School District. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Maria Louisa Martinez and children, Sandra Maynard, Nelda Munoz, Deborah Martinez, LaNell Herrera and Lionel Martinez...

March 24, 2014

Patrick H. Silva, 27, left his life on March 24, 2014 living his dream. He lived every day to the fullest whether it was weaving through traffic scraping his knees down Transmountain, “thrashing” on sprint cars screaming “go faster, or singing Metallica at Karaoke. Patrick had a contagious personality and became friends with everyone he met, whether at a bar...

March 23, 2014

Maria Torres went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 23rd. She is preceded in death by her husband, WWII Veteran Gilberto G. Torres and her daughter, Lorraine Torres. She leaves behind 3 daughters and 3 sons, Lupe Nichols (Mark), Gilbert R. Torres, Pablo Torres, Ruth Torres, Daniel Torres (Mina), and Rachel Torres (Jorge). She also leaves behind...

March 23, 2014

Alfonso R. Loustaunau, (Al), was called by the Lord to his heavenly home on March 23, 2014 at the age of 83; surrounded by his loving wife, Margie, of 62 years, his children and grandchildren. Born in El Paso in 1930, he graduated from Cathedral in 1949. He was an Air Force, Korean War, Veteran. Following his service he began...