Obituaries
MANUEL PRIETO
July 18, 2013
Manuel M. Prieto was surrounded by four generations of his family as he passed away on July 18, 2013. He was born in El Paso Texas on November 19, 1924. Manny graduated in 1942 from Bowie High School in El Paso and attended The Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy (now UTEP) majoring in Engineering until 1943 when joined...
Ruby Kathleen Bailey
July 17, 2013
Ruby Kathleen Bailey, 74 of El Paso, died Wednesday July 17, 2013. Born in Washington County, VA, she was the daughter of the late James and Bertha Mae Harris Wilson. Ruby worked for El Paso Community College and retired after 30+ years. She was known lovingly as “Granny” to her grandchildren and will be missed immensely. She enjoyed fishing, bingo,...
Edward A. Sweeney
July 17, 2013
Edward “Ed” Anthony Sweeney passed away on July 17th, 2013 at the age of 81 in El Paso, TX. He was born December 2nd, 1931 to Edward Sweeney and Lillian (Duffy) Sweeney in Fallriver, MA. Ed was a true patriot and proud American serving in the Army for 25 years. He wrote many training manuals for systems used by the...
Esther G. Escarcega
July 17, 2013
Esther G. Escarcega, 66, was called home Wednesday, July 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents Rosa and Joe Galindo and will return to them to rest at their side. She is survived by her son, Paul; daughter, Beatrice; and grandchildren: Joseph, Benjamin and Erin. She was married to Antonio Escarcega for 18 years. She retired from...
Ricardo Cadena
July 17, 2013
Ricardo Cadena, 57, Visitation: 5-9pm, Prayer Service: 7pm, Monday, July 22, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service: 11am, Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Apostolic Christian Center. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Yvonne Alicia Nakashima
July 16, 2013
Yvonne Nakashima, 56, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, friend, and missionary passed away July 16, 2013. Yvonne was born on May 21, 1957 to Manuel and Maria Nakashima in El Paso, Texas. She graduated from Ysleta High School and later attended UTEP. Yvonne touched lives of those in her community as a head start teacher, 911 dispatcher, and employee at...
Angelina Pineda
July 16, 2013
Angelina Pineda, 71, Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church, 503 Hunter. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted...
Janet Balderrama
July 15, 2013
Janet Balderrama, 25, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, July 22, 2013 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.
Mark Conrad Haskell
July 14, 2013
Mark Conrad Haskell November 25, 1985-July 14, 2013 “Don’t weep because I’m gone, smile because I lived.” Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for you are with me. Psalm 23:4 We love you, Mark A Funeral Service will be held on, Monday, July 22, 2013 at 1:00PM at Sunset Funeral...
Abel Trujillo,
July 13, 2013
Abel Trujillo Sr., 72, Visitacion sera tenido de 3:00-9:00 pm Domingo, 21 de Julio 2013 en la Iglesia de Dios. Servicio Fúnebre sera tenido de 2:30 pm, Lunes, 22 de Julio 2013 en la Iglesia de Dios. Cementerio: Memorial Pines Cementerio. Los servicios confiaron a Sunset Funeral Home-Oeste.
David Kim Baker
July 13, 2013
DAVID K. BAKER 11/4/1965 – 7/13/13 David always led his life with a smile. After a long struggle, we are thankful that he has finally found peace. David is preceded in death by mother, Beryl and brother, Phillip. He is survived by three children; Evan, Sarah (Jonathan) and Ian, father Phillip, brother Michael (Lara) nephews Anson and Jaxon and grandson...
Elizabeth A. Gerdin
July 12, 2013
Elizabeth Ann Iwaski Gerdin (Bettye) passed away on July 12, 2013. She fought a long and courageous battle against the ravages of Parkinson’s disease. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Rudolph. Bettye was an outstanding housewife and mother, who encouraged her children, Andrew and Lynda, to reach beyond high school and to obtain a college education...
Edward Trejo
July 12, 2013
Edward Trejo, 51, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away Thursday July 11, 2013 at home with his family. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Frances and his two children Toni Trejo and Edward William Trejo, Jr. He also leaves behind one precious granddaughter, Ava Trejo. He is also survived by his sisters: Alyssa Simmons and Judy...
Antonio Manuel Hernandez
July 11, 2013
Antonio Manuel Hernandez 62, went home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2013. He was born to the late Ramona Esther Montoya May 9, 1951. He is survived by his daughter Valerie Perez, three grandchildren Ashlie, Joshua and Alexa Perez, life companion Lupe Jaramillo, sisters Ida Gorbet & Terry Bradford, brothers David Montoya, Salvador Montoya & the late...
Joan L. Slagle
July 10, 2013
Joan L. Slagle, 89, Committal Service: 9am, Friday, July 12, 2013 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.
Jimmie J. Whitfield
July 9, 2013
Jimmie J. Whitfield, 54, Visitation: 1-3pm, Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Graveside Service: 8am, Monday, July 15, 2013 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.
Johnny F. Threatt
July 9, 2013
Johnny Threatt, 78, was the second of seven children. He attended A-M in Alabama, Huntsville and The University of Texas at El Paso where he received his BA degree. He later attended The Univesity of Texas at Permian Basin where he received his MA degree. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Military Policeman for 20 years and...
Alejandro Ricardo Baca
July 9, 2013
Ricardo Baca, 85 Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, Alejandro Ricardo “Ritchie” Baca, 85, died July 9, 2013 in El Paso, Texas. Born in El Paso, Texas on April 24, 1928 to Aurelia Reza and Teofilo Baca. Ricardo enlisted with the Air Corps of the U. S. Army in 1946 and was honorably discharged after his tour. He...
Alla Claire Severns
July 9, 2013
Alla Claire Severns, 70, passed away July 9, 2013. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She was an active member in the Catholic Community and was a longtime Parishioner at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. She was a member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral Choir and sang also at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic...
Jose L. Lopez
July 9, 2013
Jose L. Lopez, 85 Passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm Sunday, July 14, 2013 with a Vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 10 am Monday, July 15, 2013 at San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services...