Obituaries
Stephen Jon Heffelfinger,
July 30, 2013
Stephen Jon Heffelfinger Jr., 46, of El Paso, TX, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Stephen was born to Amalia Heffelfinger and the late Stephen Jon Heffelfinger Sr., Nov. 26, 1966, in El Paso, TX. Stephen served in the Navy during the Gulf War. Stephen helped to care for his mother and younger brother. He was raised as a Jehovah's Witness...
Joseph Mark Chavez,
July 30, 2013
JOSEPH MARK CHAVEZ JR. passed away on July, 30, 2013 at the age of 24. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s University. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Maria Turner, great-grandmother Estella Villarreal and great-grandmother Maria Lopez. He is survived by his parents: Debra and Joseph Mark Chavez Sr., his sisters: Melissa Chavez, Justine Perry and her...
Andrew John Gahan
July 29, 2013
Andrew John Gahan, 77, went to be with his Lord Monday, July 29, 2013 after a long fought battle with Parkinsons. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marica Lee Gahan, brother-in-law David Whitlock and wife Steph, children; Randy Gahan (Billie Wife), Peggy Slocum, Shirley Labree, Cheryl Shofner, and Marcy Davis, and his sons- in- law; Larry Geddes,...
Edward Francis Schwartz
July 29, 2013
EDWARD F. SCHWARTZ Edward F. Schwartz passed away on July 29, 2013 at the age of 86. He was born on July 19, 1927 in El Paso, Texas to Georgie and Ervin H. Schwartz. He was the grandson of pioneer El Pasoan Adolph Schwartz, the founder of the Popular Dry Goods Company. Edward was raised in El Paso, attending Dudley...
Jose Luis Perez-Sanchez
July 27, 2013
Perez-Sanchez, Jose Luis, 64, Visitation: 9a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a prayer service at 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment: Private.
Max L. Parrott
July 27, 2013
PARROTT, MAX L. “BUD” Age 86, was called to our Lord Saturday, July 27, 2013. Born in Exira, Iowa to Max L. Sr. and Ella Parrott, Max was a long-time resident of El Paso, TX. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally V. Parrott; his parents; and...
Donald Eugene Harkins
July 27, 2013
Lieutenant Colonel Donald (Don) Eugene Harkins, U.S. Army retired, passed away on July 27, 2013. Don was born August 12, 1924, in Sheridan, Wyoming. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. After the war he returned to his home in Missoula, Montana and earned a BA Degree from the University of Montana. In 1949 he joined...
Armando Gallardo
July 27, 2013
Armando Gallardo Sr., 80, has gone to be with his beautiful “Vieji” (our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother) and are now dancing together to their favorite Glen Miller tunes surrounded by the angels. It broke our hearts to let him go, but Heaven needed another angel. He gave his best to his family after working for the U.S. Postal Service for...
Wm. Glen Newton
July 26, 2013
Wm Glen Newton, 90, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013. A longtime resident of El Paso, Glen was born in Laurenceburg, Tennessee to William and Susan Newton. He was a proud World War II veteran having served in the Army Air Corps as a medical technician with the rank of staff sergeant. Among his numerous military recognitions, he received...
Oscar Fernandez
July 26, 2013
Oscar Fernandez, Jr., 30, Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary to be held at 7:00pm on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00am on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Oscar Torres
July 25, 2013
Oscar Torres, 79 passed away on July 25, 2013. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm Sunday August 4, 2013 with a vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 9 am Monday, August 5, 2013 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral...
Beneta Eileen Walker
July 25, 2013
Eileen Walker, the wife of Fred Walker, formerly the founding pastor of Jesus Chapel East in El Paso, went home to her Lord Thursday, July 25, 2013 in Riverside, California. Eileen was the center of warmth and the matriarch of a family that includes 6 children, 27 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held at 10am, Saturday,...
Guadalupe Martinez
July 25, 2013
Guadalupe Martinez, 91, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, July 29, 2013 at San Martin de Porras Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.
Maria Carmen Aranda
July 24, 2013
Aranda, Maria Carmen, 93, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Maira Luisa Chavarria
July 24, 2013
Maria Luisa Chavarria, 98, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, born July23rd, 1915 in Torreon, Mexico passed away peacefully the morning of July 24th, 2013. An astoundingly beautiful woman, she was the light of our lives, and her relentless faith, love, strength, perseverance, sense of humor and ability to always see the positive side of life will always be...
Raymond Adam Napiwocki
July 23, 2013
Raymond Napiwocki, 78, of El Paso, Texas passed away and left this earth to join his heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Christine Napiwocki, children; Nanette Sleighel, Anita Aston, David Napiwocki and Donald Napiwocki, grandchildren; Vanessa Colmenero, Heather Flores, Andrea Napiwocki, Brenna Miller, Maria Sleighel, Michele Sleighel and Elizabeth...
Pilarita G. Cortez
July 23, 2013
Our Mom, Pilarita Galliguez Cortez, also known to others as Pilar or Lita, was the matriarch of the Cortez Family. She was loving, loyal and committed to her children, grandchildren and extended family and friends; she had a deep and sincere passion as a Physician and Professor/Teacher; a strong desire to continue to grow and learn; an ardent bird watcher;...
Daniel Gutierrez,
July 23, 2013
Daniel Gutierrez, Sr, 75 of El Paso, TX went with our Lord on July 23, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. He was born to the late Francisco and Josefina Gutierrez on June 22, 1938 in Cd. Juarez, Mexico. Survived by his wife Juana Gutierrez, 12 children, 6 sons-in-law, 3 daughters-in-law, 34 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, 1 brother and an...
Antonio André Trujillo
July 22, 2013
TRUJILLO, ANTONIO ANDRE "TONO" Age 38, beloved and devoted, father, fiancé, son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend, was embraced by the Lord and taken to eternal rest Monday, July 22, 2013. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on December 14, 1974. He lived and attended schools in Las Cruces and El Paso area and he graduated from Robertson High School...
Nariyah Roshay Edwards
July 22, 2013
Our little angel, Nariyah Roshay Edwards, was called to be with the Lord on July 22nd 2013. Nariyah was born on April 26th 2013, she was 7lbs 8.8 oz and 19 inches long. During her short two months and three weeks on Earth she touched many lives and was loved by family and friends. Nariyah laughed and smiled throughout her...