Obituaries

David Kim Baker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Joan Patricia Blair

Joan Patricia Blair

July 8, 2013

Joan Patricia Blair (Wright) fondly known as Pat passed away of a sudden heart attack on Monday July 8th 2013. Born November 22, 1934 in Ramsgate a seaside town in east Kent England, Pat first met her husband at the local Palocies Ice Cream Parlor where they continued with many dates thereafter. In earlier years Pat was a part of...

Dolores Dee Nervais

Dolores Dee Nervais

July 7, 2013

Dolores Dee Nervais, 51 passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013. Gathering of Remembrance will be from 5-7 pm with a vigil at 7 pm on Friday, July 12, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 10 am Saturday, July 13, 2013 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.

Josephine Y. Molina

Josephine Y. Molina

July 7, 2013

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Friend, Josephine Ybarra Molina was born to Eternal Life on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at 9:15am. Mama went peacefully and was surrounded by her loving husband, Armando; son, Armando Jr,; daughters Christina, Beatrice & Rachel and granddaughter, Jasmin. In life, Mama was the epitome of grace and love. Anyone who knew her loved her....

Margarita A. Parks

Margarita A. Parks

July 7, 2013

Margarita A. Parks, daughter of Francisco and Francisca Apodaca was born on July 21, 1932. Margarita passed away, Sunday July 7, 2013 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and was received in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 54 years; Roger Gary Parks and beloved...

Margarita A. Parks

Margarita A. Parks

July 7, 2013

Margarita A. Parks, daughter of Francisco and Francisca Apodaca was born on July 21, 1932. Margarita passed away, Sunday July 7, 2013 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and was received in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 54 years; Roger Gary Parks and beloved...

Alejandro Ruiz

Alejandro Ruiz

July 6, 2013

Ruiz, Alejandro, 81, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Interment: Evergreen East Cemetery.

Esther A. Romero

Esther A. Romero

July 4, 2013

Esther A. Romero, 81, Visitation: 4:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 1:00 pm, Friday, July 12, 2013 at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Julie Ann Mathis

Julie Ann Mathis

July 3, 2013

Our cherished Julie Ann Mathis, 47, lost her battle with cancer July 3, 2013. She was beautiful, determined and brave throughout her illness, and kept her sense of humor to the end. Julie was born in Las Cruces, NM, October 29, 1965. She spent her early childhood in Jal, NM before moving to Midland, TX where she graduated from Robert...

Vicky Carol Patterson

Vicky Carol Patterson

July 3, 2013

On June 3, 2013, Vicky Carol Patterson passed on to eternal life. She battled breast cancer for 18 years and was a valiant soldier demonstrating courage and dignity and never complained, never asked, "Why me?" She was surrounded by her husband, Dale, and her children Tim, Eric, Rebekah, Matt, Stephen, and Danny in El Paso, Texas. She is also survived...

Daniel Lee Smith

Daniel Lee Smith

July 3, 2013

Daniel Lee Smith Jr. was born in April 7, 1967 in Elyria OH. He passed away on July 3, 2013 at home. He was very loveable, caring and spiritual. He is survived by wife, Carla K. Smith; Children: Travis L. Smith, Kaniesha S. Smith(deceased), Kenayla L. Smith, Deziree Smith and Jaz’myn Smith. Parents are Daniel L. and Isabella “Sue” Smith;...