Obituaries
Manuela Baquera
October 16, 2013
Manuela Baquera, 88, of Ysleta, TX, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 16. She was born in 1925 to the late Leonarda Villa on a snowy January 2 morning in Tornillo, TX. Manuela was raised in Ysleta where she would also attend school. She married the late Ernesto Baquera in July 1945 in Ysleta where they soon built a home and...
Juan A. Galindo
October 15, 2013
Juan Antonio Galindo passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents German and Dominga Galindo; sister, Bertha Galindo. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Elvira Galvan Galindo; his sons: Juan Antonio II (Margie) and David Anthony; his brothers: Herman (Susie), Nohe (Laura), Caesar, Teofilo (Eloisa), and George (Debbie); and...
Alfredo S. Marquez
October 14, 2013
Alfredo S. Marquez, 74, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, October 18, 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.
Ernesto Aguilar
October 14, 2013
Ernesto Aguilar passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 14, 2013. He was a graduate of Austin High School and obtained his BA at UTEP in 1972. He was employed by Continental Airlines until 1983 and retired as a Supervisor/Inspector from US Custons Service. He was survived by his wife of 46 years Yolanda, daughter, Lisa (David), son Ernie...
Samir Bassam Naime
October 13, 2013
Samir Bassam Naime, 22, Visitation: 5-9pm, Vigil/Rosary: 7pm, Friday, October 18, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Memorial Service: 2pm, Saturday, October 19, 2013 at USASMA Memorial Chapel. Interment: Private.
Duane Paul Shaw
October 13, 2013
Duane Paul Shaw was born March 5, 1941 in Lansing Michigan to Richard Shaw and Bernice Heller. Duane had an older brother Richard and younger sister Lee Ann. After finishing high school in 1962 he joined the Air Force and served in Libya at the Tripoli Air Force Base. When he returned to the United States, he was assigned to...
Robert Dean Karr
October 13, 2013
Robert Dean Karr, passed away on October 13, 2013 at the age of 46. He is survived by his Ex-Wife, Lisa Karr; daughter, Loryn Orada; son, Zander Karr; and his sister Sue. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm- 9:00pm, with a Celebration of Life to begin at 7:00pm, on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service...
Juan Manuel Escajeda
October 13, 2013
Juan Manuel Escajeda,49, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm Thursday, October 17, 2013 with a Vigil at 7:30 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral mass will be at 1 pm Friday October 18, 2013 at Guardian Angel Catholic Church.
Adela Ramirez
October 12, 2013
Adela Ramirez,64 passed away October 12, 2013. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm with a Vigil at 7 pm, Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Service will be at 10 am Friday, October 18, 2013 also at Sunset Funeral Home. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.
Guadalupe A. Salas
October 11, 2013
Guadalupe A. Salas passed away peacefully October 11, 2013. Guadalupe was a loving mother to nine children, Armando, Ernesto +, Hector, Zelma, Irma, Leticia, Rosa, Roberto, and Guadalupe, and was known as Amá by Veronica. A grandmother to twelve grandchildren, Raymond, Julian, Kathrina, Consuelo, Angelica, Diego, Jonathan, Ilean, Christopher, Marcus, Ronnie and Ryan, and a great grandmother to nine great-grandchildren...
Clara Connors
October 11, 2013
Clara Connors, 85, All services are private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.
Ruby Jewel Scallion
October 10, 2013
Ruby Jewel Scallion, 75, Visitation: 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Community Cemetery in Schulenburg, Texas.
Susanna King
October 9, 2013
Susanna King, 70, All services are private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.
Feliciana V Garcia
October 9, 2013
Garcia, Feliciana V., 106, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 14, 2013 at Roger Beacon Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Americas.
Samuel Reyna Aguilera
October 9, 2013
Samuel Reyna Aguilera passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 9th 2013. He touched many with his charm, smile, and tenderness. He was beloved by those closest to him. He leaves is mark through his love of his children, his country and his heritage. His greatest joy was singing alongside mariachis. He joins his daughter Rose Pascavis and his...
Krishnadatta Purohit
October 9, 2013
KRISHNADATTA PUROHIT passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the age of 81. He came to the United States as a Fullbright Scholar to further his studies, subsequently earning a Ph.D in Microbiology. He was an active member and volunteer at the Religious Discussion Group at the Southwest Hindu Temple. He is survived by his wife of 53 years...
U Son Potenza
October 9, 2013
U Son Potenza, 74,Committal Service will be held at 2:30pm on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.
Fidelio Cortinas
October 8, 2013
Fidelio Cortinas, 85, Visitation: 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm on Friday, October 11, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Graveside Service: 10:00am on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Desert View Cemetery in Chaparral, New Mexico.
Rudolfo "Rudy" C. Laija
October 8, 2013
Rodolfo C. Laija, “Rudy”, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 surrounded by his family. Rudy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, geat-grandfather and friend. He owned his own construction company and assisted with the construction of LAX International Airport and the structure of several Los Angeles freeways. Rudy was a previous Union President of the Los Angeles...
Margaret F. Walker
October 7, 2013
Margaret F. Walker, 84, Services to be held at a later date. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.


