Obituaries

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

J. Warner Blake

J. Warner Blake

February 16, 2013

J. Warner Blake, alias “Don Caliche”, passed away February 15, 2013 at the age of 92. Born March 30, 1920, to Jean and Charles Blake in Lewistown, Montana, Warner grew up in Oregon. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State College in 1940. Serving as an Army lieutenant during World War II, Warner trained at Fort...

Joaquin Ponce Mier

Joaquin Ponce Mier

February 16, 2013

Joaquin Ponce Mier, 68, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013 from 4pm until 9pm with a vigil to be held at 7pm at Sunset Funeral Home East, 750 N Carolina Drive. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 12pm at Holy Family Church, 900 West Missouri....

Leo Lohrman

Leo Lohrman

February 16, 2013

MSgt Leo F. Lohrman (Ret.) USAF, passed away on February 16, 2013 at the age of 90. He was born on June 4, 1922 in Ironton, OH, son of Fred and Margaret Lohrman. He enlisted in 1941 and served throughout World War II. His military awards include: Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters AM – GO 49, Hq Twelfth...

John W. Everett

John W. Everett

February 16, 2013

John W Everett, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 16, 2013. He was born on December 14, 1942 in Atlantic City New Jersey. He made his home in El Paso, Texas where he served in the Army for 20 years, retiring as an E7. Following his retirement from the military, he worked as a logistics...

Geraldine Nelson-Tolman

Geraldine Nelson-Tolman

February 15, 2013

Longtime El Paso resident Gerrie Nelson-Tolman passed away on February 15th, surrounded by her husband, children and grandkids. Gerrie was a tough and feisty woman with a wicked sense of humor. She was a friend and mentor to her children and grandkids; they truly loved talking and spending time with her. Gerrie was a very accepting and non-judgmental woman, accepting...

Maria Silvia Amaya

Maria Silvia Amaya

February 15, 2013

Maria Silvia Amaya, 62, Visitation to be held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Vigil/ Rosary to be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, February 18, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment is Private.

Alex William McNeal,

Alex William McNeal,

February 15, 2013

Alex W. McNeal Jr. 63, long-time resident of El Paso, TX, Retired US Army First Sergeant, passed away at home on Friday February 15, 2013. He was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1950 to the late Annie McNeal and Alex W. McNeal Sr. He served 25 years in the US Army stationed in Germany, Ft. Hood, TX, Izmir, Turkey, Ft....

Florence Beatrice Cascio

Florence Beatrice Cascio

February 15, 2013

Florence (Mammaw) Cascio, 92 and a longtime resident of El Paso, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, February 15, 2013. Born in Houston, TX on May 2, 1920 to Tom and Maude Buys. Florence worked for Western Union in Houston many years until she married Jake Cascio in 1951. She then kept the books for their ranch...

Ignacio Lara

Ignacio Lara

February 15, 2013

Ignacio Lara, 72, Visitation will be held from 3:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 pm, Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memorial Pines Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Estefana Saenz

Estefana Saenz

February 15, 2013

Estefana Saenz, 86, Visitation will be held at 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM on Monday February 18, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday February 19, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment will be Private.

Eduardo Bolaños

Eduardo Bolaños

February 14, 2013

Eduardo Bolaños, 83, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013. He was born in Acala , Texas on April 7, 1929 to his parents Joaquin Bolaños and Lina Rodriquez de Bolaños. He was a farmer at heart but gave up his dream to raise his children in a more stable environment. He is survived by the love of his life,...

Luz Dominguez

Luz Dominguez

February 14, 2013

Luz Dominguez, 98, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013. She was a longtime resident of El Paso, Texas. Mrs. Dominguez is preceded in death by her parents; Refugio and Altagracia Ortiz, husband; Francisco Dominguez, children; Mary Chavez, Carmen Dominguez, Felipe Dominguez, Alejandro Dominguez and Francisco Dominguez Jr. Luz is survived by her children; Luis Dominguez, Santiago Dominguez, Arturo Dominguez,...

Oscar Ortega

Oscar Ortega

February 14, 2013

Oscar Ortega,80,passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm with a Vigil at 7 pm Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 am Monday February 18, 2013 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted...

Minnie E. (Polly) Bogle

Minnie E. (Polly) Bogle

February 14, 2013

Minnie E. (Polly) Bogle, 89. Interment: Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit on-line register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net

Manuel Saenz Santillanes

Manuel Saenz Santillanes

February 14, 2013

Manuel Saenz Santillanes, 82, Visitation: 4:00 PM -9:00 Pm with Vigil to be held at 7:00 PM on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Funeral Mass: 9:00 AM, Monday, February 18, 2013 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Interment will be Private.