Obituaries
Maria E. Flores
October 7, 2012
Maria E. Flores, 89 passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2012. Visitation will be from4-9 pm Wednesday, October 10, 2012 with a Vigil at 7 pm.at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 am Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Cristo Rey Church. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East.
Michael Dean Yanke
October 5, 2012
Michael Dean Yanke, 58, Memorial Service: 12pm, Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.
Gerald A. Ekstrand
October 4, 2012
Gerald A. Ekstrand, “Tex,” 78, passed away on October 4, 2012. He was survived by his wife of fifty years, Margareta M. Ekstrand. His children: David, Katherine (husband James) and Therese (husband Bo). Grandchildren: Melissa (husband Walter), Cory (wife Robin), Christopher, Shelbi, Tiffany, Kassi and Karina. Great-grandchildren: Nina (husband Gerrod) and Julie (Ryan). Great-great grandchildren: Layla, Laylanie and Alex. His...
Alonze Lowe
October 4, 2012
Alonze Lowe, 81, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm with a Funeral Service to begin at 7:00 pm, Sunday October 7, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Additional Visitation will be held from 9:00 am- 9:00 pm Monday October 8, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service: 1:00 pm, Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
E.J. Jones
October 3, 2012
E.J. Jones was born on Feb. 24, 1921 to Jess and Myrtle Jones. He passed away on Oct. 3, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann M. Jones, brother, Roy Lee Jones and sister Evelyn Sawyer. He is survived by his sister, Nelta Kaiser; Children Robert Jones (Elsie), James Jones and Ann Morales (Robert). His pride and...
Minnie Modell McNutt
October 3, 2012
Minnie Modell Morrow, 94, passed away peacefully in El Paso Texas on October 3rd, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 28th, 1918 in Cullman Alabama to James Gideon Morrow and Margaret Elizabeth Camille Ann Bryan and was married to the late Cecil Ernest McNutt. Minnie filled her life with gardening, painting, sewing and her love...
Susan Velasquez
October 3, 2012
Susan Velasquez, 87, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2012 , surrounded by her loving family. She was a longtime resident of El Paso, Texas. She was the beloved wife of the late Andres Velasquez, and dearest sister of the late Josephine Gonzalez. Susan was always a loving mother to all her children. She leaves behind two loving sons; Joseph...
Lee W. Peeples
October 3, 2012
Lee W. Peeples, 81, passed away, Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Born May 10, 1931 to Robert and Eula Peeples in Vaiden, Mississippi, he leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Mildred Peeples, four daughters, two sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He served in the United States Army 21 years, worked at UTEP 17 years, and was a member of Phillips...
James David Frazier
October 2, 2012
James David Frazier ,64, of El Paso, TX, went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2012. He grew up in Hardin, Missouri, and talked often about his farm experiences and Christmas breakfast. As an undergraduate student at Central Missouri State University, he was a member of Phi Sigma Epsilon. He was an accomplished runner, setting the state records...
Bernardo Ortiz
October 2, 2012
Bernardo “Bernie” Ortiz, 82 years old, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. He served in the Korean War abroad the USS Missouri. He served as governor of the Tigua Indian Tribe in 1978-1979. He worked as a maintenance mechanic for the U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization, where he later retired after 25 years of service. Bernardo loved...
Bernice Hernandez
October 2, 2012
Bernice Hernandez, 87, Visitation: 5-9pm, Vigil/Rosary: 8pm, Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Scripture Service: 10am, Monday, October 8, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Russell Roy Shirley
October 2, 2012
Russell Roy Shirley passed away at the age of 29 on October 2, 2012 in El Paso, TX. He was born on September 2, 1983 in El Paso to Randell and Fawn. He leaves behind his beautiful wife Francine and their 4 children Roston, Angeli, Rylan, and Vincent. In addition, he also leaves behind his parents, his brothers Peyton and...
Josefina Pullin
October 2, 2012
Josefina Pullin, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother passed on to eternal rest on October 02, 2012 at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis H. Pullin Sr.; mother, Herlinda Beckham; stepfather, Oliver Beckham; brothers: William Beckham, Jesus Alvarado and granddaughter, Debra Kun. She is survived by children Estella Kun, Gloria Rodriguez,...
Elizabeth JoAnne Granados
October 1, 2012
Elizabeth JoAnne Granados: Graveside Service: 1:30 pm, Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Evergreen Cemetery East. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.
Keith Edwin King
October 1, 2012
Keith Edwin King, 72, Committal Service: 10:30am, Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.
Angeline Milicia Dorsey Russo
September 30, 2012
Angeline Milicia Dorsey Russo was born on July 29, 1926 and died on September 30, 2012. A proud first generation Italian American, Angie cherished her association with the El Paso Italian Club. Angeline was a supportive and caring mother and is survived by her four children: Tina L. Mohr (David), Diane Lee Dorsey, Kenneth W. Dorsey (Carmel), and Andrea Dorsey...
Santiago Silva
September 30, 2012
Santiago Silva Jr. (Telo/Chicho), 80, entered into eternal rest on September 30, 2012. He was born on June 11, 1931. He was inducted November 25, 1952 into the United States Army and served in the Korean War and received a Purple Heart. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and is survived by his wife of 57 years, Miriam...
Linda Joyce
September 30, 2012
JOYCE, Linda Joyce (Halliday-Sommer), Age 68 of El Paso, TX. Born June 24, 1944 in Waukegan, IL. Went to be with her precious Lord on September 30, 2012 after several battles with cancer. Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Lieutenant Colonel Michael and Ruth Halliday, survived by her brother Mike and sister Jeanette Halliday of El Paso, and...
Demetra Daniels
September 29, 2012
Mrs. Demetra Daniels passed on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the age of 84. A self made woman, she educated herself in many fields of interest including arts and crafts. She especially enjoyed the creativity of painting minuture statues and took pride in the finished product. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed the beauty of blooming flowers. She was...
Jerry D. Herndon
September 29, 2012
Jerry D. Herndon, 56, Visitation: 5-9pm Funeral Service: 7pm, Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.