Obituaries

Gonzalo Julian Romero

Gonzalo Julian Romero

December 1, 2012

Gonzalo Julian Romero,90,visitation:4-8pm, Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a vigil at 7pm. Funeral Mass at 1pm, Thursday, December 6th, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Intermet to follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Thomas R Elder

Thomas R Elder

November 30, 2012

Thomas Rudolph Elder, 88, an Army veteran who survived the sinking of the troop ship Empire Javelin during World War II and later served in the Korean War, died Nov. 30 in El Paso. He retired from the Army at Fort Bliss as a master sergeant after serving his country for more than 26 years. Born in Rhodelia, Kentucky, he...

Jesse L. Russell

Jesse L. Russell

November 29, 2012

Jesse L. Russell was born on October 18, 1950, in Notasulga, Alabama to Charlie W. Russell (deceased) and Georgia B. Byrd and passed on November 29, 2012. He was the youngest of four children, 2 sisters, Essie and Barbara, and brother Billy. Jesse graduated from Nettie Lee Roth High school in Dayton, Ohio. He was honorably discharged from the U.S....

James F. Hewitt

James F. Hewitt

November 29, 2012

First Sergeant (Ret.) James F. Hewitt Jr., born September 3, 1935, in Salem, NJ, passed away on November 29, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife, Jewel C. Hewitt; son, James F. Hewitt III; daughter, Mildred Macomber; Grand Children, Danielle Hewitt and Crista Macomber; Great Grandson, Cameron Hewitt. He served 20 years in the U.S. Army and was awarded...

Manuel Herrea

Manuel Herrea

November 29, 2012

Manuel Herrera Jr., 65. passed away November 29, 2012 Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m., Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 3, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas Interment...

Margareta Elisabeta Ekstrand

Margareta Elisabeta Ekstrand

November 28, 2012

Margareta M. Hinkel-Ekstrand, “Oma,” 88, passed away on November 28, 2012. She was the widow of Gerald A. Ekstrand. Their children: Therese (husband Bo), Katherine (husband James), David and Christina. Grandchildren: Melissa (husband Walter), Cory (wife Robin), Christopher, Shelbi, Tiffany, Kassi, Karina and Shawn (wife Amber). Great-grandchildren: Nina (husband Gerrod), Julie (Ryan) and Steven. Great-great-grandchildren: Layla, Laylanie and Alex. Her...

Damien R Cuellar

Damien R Cuellar

November 27, 2012

Damien Ray Cuellar, 18. Interment: Private. Please visit on-line register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net

Ruben Chavez

Ruben Chavez

November 27, 2012

Ruben Chavez, 55, Visitation: 5:00- 9:00 PM with a Vigil/ Rosary at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery

Maria de Jesus Gonzalez

Maria de Jesus Gonzalez

November 27, 2012

Maria de Jesus Gonzalez, 85, passed away on November 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 8-10 am. with a Funeral Service at 10:30 am, Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Interment will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery

Maria Ines Valle

Maria Ines Valle

November 27, 2012

Maria Ines Valle, 85, passed away on November 27, 2012. She is survived by her sons, David, Victor, Miguel, Armando & Juan Valle; Daughters, Maria Fernandez, Soledad Betancourt, Alicia Valle & Lidia Valle; 24 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren; brothers, Juan & Apolinar Solis; sister, Mere Solis. Visitation will be from 4:00-9:00 PM Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Sunset Funeral...

Johnny W. Porter

Johnny W. Porter

November 26, 2012

Johnny W. Porter, 68, Committal Service: 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

James Edgar Shelton

James Edgar Shelton

November 26, 2012

James E. Shelton was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on May 13, 1920. He joined his Grandfather, Grandmother and Mother and Father in Heaven at 7:05 AM, Nov26, 2012. He came to El Paso in 1938, where he was introduced to Angie. They were married in 1940 and had five sons and two daughters. He leaves behind his beloved wife of...

Veronica J Jaksina

Veronica J Jaksina

November 25, 2012

Veronica J. Jaksina, 96, Services and Interment at a later date at Melrose Cemetery in Brookton, MA. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Hector René Amador

Hector René Amador

November 25, 2012

Hector René Amador, 48, El Paso Native and long-time resident of the Highland Village/Flower Mound (Texas) area. Hector René Amador passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 25, 2012. He was 48 years old. Hector was born in El Paso, Texas and graduated from Bowie High School where he excelled as a basketball student-athlete. He attended the University of Texas at...

Nealy A. Berry

Nealy A. Berry

November 25, 2012

Nealy Alvin Berry, 79. Visitation: 10:00am – 12:15pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.Funeral Service: 12:15pm, Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Please visit on-line register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net

Maria Carmen Fitzgerald

Maria Carmen Fitzgerald

November 25, 2012

Maria Carmen Fitzgerald, 76. Beloved wife, mother, and grand mother. She is survived by her husband Louis, sons; Raul, John, Louis, Robert, daughter Nancy, and grand-daughters; Rebecca, Christina, and Heather. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm – 9:00pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service will be at 10:00am, Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Sunset...

Roberto T. Yarra

Roberto T. Yarra

November 25, 2012

Roberto T. Yarra, 52, went home to the Lord on November 25, 2012. He was born August 24, 1960 in the Philippines to Daniel and Remedios Yarra. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Reynaldo Yarra. He is survived by his son; Roberto “Bobby” Yarra Jr.; and daughter Kianna; brothers: Apollo, Danilo, Michael, Edgar, and Noel; and...

Linda Palomarez

Linda Palomarez

November 23, 2012

Linda Palomarez, 52. Visitation: 1-4pm, Music/Ministry: 3pm, Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Memorial Service: 7pm, Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Vineyard El Paso. Interment: Private. Please visit on-line register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net

Rowena Sitoa Brandenburg

Rowena Sitoa Brandenburg

November 23, 2012

Rowena Sitoa Brandenburg, 58, loving wife, mother and Nana passed away peacefully on Friday, November 23, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband Sid Jay Brandenburg, children Edmund Wayne Brandenburg and Anna Evelyn Gonzalez, and grandchildren William Jay Rider, Rowen Wayne Brandenburg, Lulani Sitoa Rider, Josephine Marie Brandenburg and Julianna Sydney Gonzalez. She will be deeply missed, but will...

Alfred Martin,

Alfred Martin,

November 22, 2012

Loving husband, father and grandfather, Alfred Martin, joined his Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 22, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Al was born in Delphos, Ohio on August 3, 1934 to Alfred and Loretta Martin but lived in El Paso his entire life. He graduated from Austin High School in 1953 and attended IBC as well...