Obituaries

Jose Portillo,

Jose Portillo,

February 23, 2013

Jose Portillo, Jr., age 50 and a resident of El Paso, passed away February 23, 2013. Jose served in the US Army during Desert Storm and retired as a Sergeant First Class. He is survived by his wife Dora Luevanos; daughter Veronica Renee Portillo; sons Jose Antonio Portillo, Andres Miguel Portillo and Emmanuel Portillo; his parents Jose and Yolanda Portillo;...

Avelino Gutierrez

Avelino Gutierrez

February 23, 2013

Avelino Gutierrez, 98 years of age passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013. Visitation will be 4-9 pm Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Service at 10 am to 12 pm, Friday, March 1, 2013. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery at 1 pm Friday, March 1, 2013.Service entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.

Milton Paul Staudt

Milton Paul Staudt

February 23, 2013

Milton P. Staudt, 87, of El Paso passed away peacefully on February 23rd, 2013 at the Center for Compassionate Care Hospice. He was born January 11, 1926 in Fredericksburg, TX. He is survived by his wife Elaine of over 60 years; Sons Paul (Amy) and Mike, Daughters Monica (Mike) and Kim (John). Milton was also loved by his grandchildren Justin,...

Adolfo Murillo

Adolfo Murillo

February 23, 2013

Adolfo passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 23, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 8, 1930 to Sofia Rosales and Ignacio Murillo in Chihuahua, Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents and son Eduardo Murillo (Eddie). He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Socorro Murillo, daughters; Maria, Laura Murillo, Martha Mares...

Lucinda Blanco

Lucinda Blanco

February 22, 2013

Lucinda Alvarez Blanco, 78, was called by the Lord into Eternity on February 22, 2013. She was surrounded by her loving family and passed peacefully. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Guillermo (Bobby) Blanco. Her children are Lucinda B. Apodaca (Albert), Guillermo, Jaime and Gabriel Blanco (Natalie). Her grandchildren are Alexia, Rebecca, Krista and Ali Apodaca, Lauren,...

Hector Edgardo Escudero

Hector Edgardo Escudero

February 22, 2013

Escudero, Hector E., 46, Visitation: 3-9p.m. Prayer Service: 7pm, Wed. Feb. 27, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Americas. Interment: Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Americas.

Wanda Gale Creach

Wanda Gale Creach

February 22, 2013

Beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and friend passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2013, in El Paso, Texas at the age of 59. She was born on January 1, 1954, in Tacoma Washington, to Eddie Creach Jr.(deceased) and Emma. She was a graduate of UTEP, earning a BS in Finance. She was employed by the City of El...

Miguel Villalobos

Miguel Villalobos

February 22, 2013

Miguel Villalobos Sr., 88, passed away, Friday, February 22, 2013. This good-hearted man was loved and respected by all who knew him. He lived all his life in Buena Vista Community. He led his life believing that one was born to love and serve the Lord. He often quoted his mother’s saying “el animo es el bueno, la fuerza Dios...

Hilde Hagemann

Hilde Hagemann

February 22, 2013

Hilde Hagemann, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Feb.22, 2013 at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Horst Hagemann. Hilde is survived by her son, Harold and his wife Pearl, sister Gisela Hoffmann of El Paso and several nieces and nephews in Germany and America. Having emigrated from Germany with...

Adoree Joyce Abston

Adoree Joyce Abston

February 21, 2013

Adoree Joyce Abston, 81, Services Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Arturo De La Cruz

Arturo De La Cruz

February 21, 2013

Arturo De La Cruz Sr., 86, went with our Lord on February 21, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rosario and is survived by his twin daughters, Rachel (Steve) Pedigo and Rosie (Robert) Ahumada, his two sons; Andy (Sylvia) De La Cruz and Arthur (Ruby Aguayo) De La Cruz, 5 grandchildren...

Jung Ja Tucker

Jung Ja Tucker

February 20, 2013

Jung Ja Tucker passed away on February 20, 2013 in El Paso, TX. A Funeral Service will be held at 9:30am, Wednesday February 27, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service: 10:30am, Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Amelia M. Lopez

Amelia M. Lopez

February 20, 2013

Amelia Mainez Lopez, age 99, was born on May 13, 1913 and passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 in El Paso, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matias Lopez. She is survived by her children; Miguel Lopez, Gilberto Lopez, and Ana M. Melendez (Jose) all of El Paso and Matias Lopez Jr. (Carmen) of Santa Ana,...

Jesus Fabian Padilla

Jesus Fabian Padilla

February 20, 2013

Jesus Fabian Padilla Sr. “Pretty Fine Con Papas”, 52, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Jesus was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas and an active member of the Catholic Community. He was a proud graduate of Socorro High School, Class of 1979. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Diana Padilla; son, Jesus Fabian...

Larry K. Simmon

Larry K. Simmon

February 20, 2013

Larry Kenneth Simmon, 66, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away from cancer peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Larry was born to Kenneth and Deana Simmon on August 18, 1946 he lived most of his life in El Paso Texas. Larry was loving and proud of his two sons Larry Simmon JR and Scott Simmon, of Reading Pennsylvania. He is also...

Oscar Rene Abeyta

Oscar Rene Abeyta

February 19, 2013

Those who knew Oscar Rene Abeyta will remember him for his warm smile, his easy laugh and his knack for making friends of all. Oscar, 84, passed away Feb. 19, 2013 at Providence Memorial Hospital. Oscar proudly graduated from El Paso High School in 1946 and maintained those lifelong friendships through reunions and weekly lunch gatherings. He served two tours...

Janet Marie Donovan-Dove

Janet Marie Donovan-Dove

February 19, 2013

Janet Marie Donovan-Dove, 72, passed away February 19, 2013. She is survived by her daughters Beth Ann Sullivan, Colleen Marie Ealey, Melissa June Corneau, Melonie Geanne Fanny; 13 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brother, John Earl Donovan and sister, Patricia Jean Donovan. Inurnment service will take place Friday, March 1, 2013 at 2 pm at Evergreen East Cememtery.

Isidra J. Soto

Isidra J. Soto

February 19, 2013

Isidra J. Soto, 93. Visitation: 5-9pm, Vigil/Rosary: 7pm, Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 9:15am, Monday, February 25, 2013, at Our Lady of Assumption Church. Committal Service: 10:30am, Monday, February 25, 2013 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit on-line register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net

Lazara Avila de Gandara

Lazara Avila de Gandara

February 18, 2013

Lazara Avila de Gandara, 91, Visitation will be held from 4:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 6:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, February 22, 2013 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memorial Pines Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Jesusita R. Martinez

Jesusita R. Martinez

February 18, 2013

Jesusita R. Martinez, 97. Visitation: 9-10:30am, Vigil/Rosary: 9:30am, Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 11am, Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Graveside Service: 11am, Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit on-line register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net