Obituaries

Richard "Rick" Thomas Pitcher

Richard "Rick" Thomas Pitcher

February 12, 2014

Richard “Rick” Thomas Pitcher passed away on February 12, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 1, 1951 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Margaret and James Pitcher. He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia Elixavide-Pitcher, and four children Michael Pitcher (Rosario), Wendy Pitcher Valdez (Sergio), Gloria Elixavide-Pitcher and Morgan Elixavide-Pitcher, four grandchildren and siblings: Jim,...

Carl  Wayne Iseminger

Carl Wayne Iseminger

February 12, 2014

Carl Wayne Iseminger, 84, Committal Service: 2:00pm on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Ronald Lloyd Nanos

Ronald Lloyd Nanos

February 12, 2014

Ronald Lloyd Nanos, 60, loving father and grandfather, passed February 12, 2014. A lifelong native of El Paso, Texas, he was born on February 1, 1954 to Peter and Alice Nanos. He was a graduate of Parkland High School in 1972. “Ron” was a veteran of the United States Army and served 30 years as a peace officer and detective...

Manuel D.  Reyes

Manuel D. Reyes

February 12, 2014

Manuel D. Reyes, 54, Visitation: 4:00pm to 9:00pm with a Prayer Service at 6:00pm on Monday, February 17, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home East. Graveside Service: 1:30pm on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Memorial Pines Cemetery.

John Brock

John Brock

February 12, 2014

John Thurman Brock, 58, peacefully passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014 surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous 1 ½ year long battle with lung cancer. He was a loving, kind, beautiful spirit loved by all lucky enough to know him. When you met John you didn’t forget his sweet face. He loved his musical gift of playing drums...

Mitchell L. Brittingham

Mitchell L. Brittingham

February 11, 2014

Staff Sergeant Mitchell “Britt” Brittingham 31, passed away on Monday February 10, 2014. He was born December 23, 1982 in Springfield, Ohio to Connie Pierce (Murray) and Stephen Brittingham. He was a dedicated Son, Husband, Brother, Soldier, and Friend. Britt proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a highly decorated Soldier serving tours in Iraq and Afghanistan earning the...

WG Bud Lawson

WG Bud Lawson

February 11, 2014

WG (Bud) Lawson, 75, was called home on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 53 yrs., Phyllis; his sons, Michael (Rachel), Kenneth; his daughters: Cheryl (George), Shannah, Christina; 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home East. Please visit our online register book at sunsetfuneralhome.net.

Maria (Toña) Villalobos

Maria (Toña) Villalobos

February 11, 2014

Maria Antonia (Toña) Villalobos, was embraced by God's arms on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at the age of 87. Preceded in death by her husband; Miguel Villalobos, brothers; Ubaldo and Roberto Sanchez. Dedicated and loving mother to her son Osvaldo Sanchez (Carmen); grandmother to Tony and Vivian; great-grandmother to Angel and Alyssa. The Sanchez family wishes to extend their deepest...

Wilber E Sanford

Wilber E Sanford

February 10, 2014

Major Wilber E. “Sandy” Sanford, 97, U.S. Army Retired was born February 12, 1916 in Minden, Nebraska to Vera Dean Bates and George Franklin Sanford, one of their eight children. He passed away February 10, 2014. He finished high school in Hastings, Nebraska and received his Bachelor of Science in Education at The University of Texas at El Paso. He...

Wiber Eugene "Sandy" Sanford

Wiber Eugene "Sandy" Sanford

February 10, 2014

Major Wilber E. “Sandy” Sanford, 97, U.S. Army Retired was born February 12, 1916 in Minden, Nebraska to Vera Dean Bates and George Franklin Sanford, one of their eight children. He passed away February 10, 2014. He finished high school in Hastings, Nebraska and received his Bachelor of Science in Education at The University of Texas at El Paso. He...

Layla Marie Martishek-Morris

Layla Marie Martishek-Morris

February 9, 2014

Layla Marie Martishek-Morris is survived by her father Herman Morris and mother Laurel Martishek. Memorial Visitation 10:00am-1:00pm on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment is Private.

Selina Rose Provost

Selina Rose Provost

February 9, 2014

Selina Rose Provost, 55, Memorial Service: 11:00am on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment is Private.

Agustin A. Ortiz

Agustin A. Ortiz

February 9, 2014

Ortiz, Agustin A., 89, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: Time Pending, Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church. Interment: Evergreen East Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Americas.

George Boznos

George Boznos

February 8, 2014

George Boznos, 55 passed away on February 8, 2014.Gathering of Family & Friends 5-9 pm Wednesday, February 12, 2014 with a Memorial Service at 7:30 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.

Tomas Reyes

Tomas Reyes

February 8, 2014

Our beloved father Tomas Reyes 53, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014. He was born in Canutillo, Texas on July 24, 1959. A loving husband, father, a true patriot and warrior. A man of great morals and values, overflowing kindness towards others and an overwhelming love for animals. Our father proudly served in the Army for 8 years and...

Arnold Kenneth Wegner

Arnold Kenneth Wegner

February 8, 2014

Arnold Kenneth Wegner, 75, Memorial Service with Military Honors at 2:00pm on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment will be Private.

Gloria Teresa Nunes

Gloria Teresa Nunes

February 7, 2014

Gloria Teresa Nunes, 67, Funeral Service will begin at 12:00pm on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Valley View Baptist Church. Interment will be private. Service entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Lorenzo Ortega

Lorenzo Ortega

February 7, 2014

On Friday February 7, Lorenzo Ortega Sr. passed into the company of God while among family at the age of 71. A loving husband and father, he leaves behind his wife, Irene and their two sons: Lorenzo Jr. and Gilbert, who were the loves of his life. He also leaves behind an extended family who cherished him dearly. He is...

Twyman D. Staten

Twyman D. Staten

February 6, 2014

Twyman D. Staten, 92 passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2014. Visitation will be from 11 am- 12 pm Wednesday, February 19, 2014 with a Funeral Service at 12 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Interment will follow on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 2 pm at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Ignacio Orozco

Ignacio Orozco

February 6, 2014

Ignacio Orozco of Dell City, 84. A Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., with a Vigil to begin at 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass Time Pending, Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at La Purisima Mission. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.