Obituaries

Maria Hipolito

Maria Hipolito

August 4, 2013

Hipolito, Maria, 65, Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00p.m. with a Vigil at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas., Mass will be said at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 9, 2013, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment: Private.

Nicanor Aguilar

Nicanor Aguilar

August 4, 2013

Nicanor Aguilar,96, Visitation will be held 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, August 9, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Scripture Service will be 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment is private.

Julius Schelski

Julius Schelski

August 3, 2013

Julius Schelski Jr., age 86, passed away peacefully August 3, 2013. Born in Cleveland OH, December 28, 1926, he lived most of his life in El Paso. Julius, known to his friends as "Ski", was a family man, hard worker and provider. He served his country first in the Navy and then the Army retiring with the rank of Sergeant...

Tom J. Hutchings

Tom J. Hutchings

August 3, 2013

Tom J. Hutchings Sr., 70, Visitation: 5-9pm, Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service: 10am, Friday, August 9, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Private

Ausencio Casas

Ausencio Casas

August 3, 2013

Ausencio Casas, 56, Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00pm on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service will be held at 12:00pm Friday, August 9, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Maria G Prieto

Maria G Prieto

August 2, 2013

Maria G. Prieto, 86 passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm Thursday, August 8, 2013 with a prayer service at 7pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East 750 N. Carolina Dr. A Funeral Service will also be held at Sunset Funeral Home-East from 9-11 am on Friday, August 9, 2013. Interment will follow at Evergreen East...

Arturo Mendez

Arturo Mendez

August 2, 2013

Arturo Mendez, 64, Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a Memorial Service at 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment will be private.

Amanda R. Galindo

Amanda R. Galindo

August 2, 2013

Amanda Galindo, 94, passed to Heaven peacefully in her sleep on the second day of August 2013. Born in Marfa, Texas, she was preceded in death by her husband Celedonio Galindo. She is survived by her daughter Esther Williams, her son Ricardo Moreno, grandchildren; Carlos Tamez, Yvette Pena, Arturo Cisneros, Marisela Caraballo, Richard Batton and twelve great-grandchildren. Visitation will be...

Amanda R. Galindo

Amanda R. Galindo

August 2, 2013

Amanda Galindo, 94, passed to Heaven peacefully in her sleep on the second day of August 2013. Born in Marfa, Texas, she was preceded in death by her husband Celedonio Galindo. She is survived by her daughter Esther Williams, her son Ricardo Moreno, grandchildren; Carlos Tamez, Yvette Pena, Arturo Cisneros, Marisela Caraballo, Richard Batton and twelve great-grandchildren. Visitation will be...

Julia Cassiano

Julia Cassiano

August 2, 2013

Julia Cassiano, 78, passed away Friday, August 2, 2013. She had battled MS for most of her adult life but, was always optimistic about her future. Preceded in death by her husband of 40 years Raul Cassiano, mother Concepcion Avina, father Jesus Avina, and brothers Pete and Ignacio Avina. She is survived by her sons Daniel and Samuel Cassiano, sisters;...

Amanda R. Galindo

Amanda R. Galindo

August 2, 2013

Amanda Galindo, 94, passed to Heaven peacefully in her sleep on the second day of August 2013. Born in Marfa, Texas, she was preceded in death by her husband Celedonio Galindo. She is survived by her daughter Esther Williams, her son Ricardo Moreno, grandchildren; Carlos Tamez, Yvette Pena, Arturo Cisneros, Marisela Caraballo, Richard Batton and twelve great-grandchildren. Visitation will be...

Monica Pizzi

Monica Pizzi

August 2, 2013

Monica Pizzi, 46, Memorial Visitation: 6-9pm, Vigil/Rosary: 7pm, Tuesday, August 6 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Memorial Service: 10am, Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Private.

Armando Valentino Velasquez

Armando Valentino Velasquez

August 1, 2013

Armando Valentino Velasquez, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 1, 2013. Armando was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas and a member of the Catholic Community. He is preceded in death by his parents Albino & Francisca Velasquez. He is survived by his loving wife, Emilia Velasquez. Son, Armando V. Velasquez Jr. (...

Amelia Artalejo

Amelia Artalejo

August 1, 2013

Amelia Artalejo found peace with our Lord and Savior on August 1, 2013. Mela’s life began in California before moving to El Paso and graduating from Bowie High School. For over 60 Years she and her Husband, John Artalejo, inspired others with their eternal love and devotion. Together they raised their children; Rick (Cindy), Pauline (Rick) Vallejo, Mark (Delinda), and...

Carlos Rey Gonzalez

Carlos Rey Gonzalez

July 31, 2013

Carlos Rey Gonzalez,66 passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Funeral Mass will be at 11 am Saturday, August 10, 2013 at St. Mark's Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow at 11:45 am Saturday August 10, 2013 at Evergreen East Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.

Stephen Jon Heffelfinger,

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,

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

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

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

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.