Obituaries
John S. Ward
February 7, 2013
John “Papa” Stanley Ward passed away on Thursday, February 07, 2013, in the company of his family at the age of 91. John was born in Roanoke, Virginia in 1921 and was a hockey player in school while growing up with his uncle and aunt in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was part of the “Greatest Generation,” serving twice during WWII and...
Norma Moreno
February 7, 2013
Norma Moreno, 48, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2013. She is survived by her sisters; Irene Torres (Victor), Patricia Moreno, and Barbara Barkley (James) and niece Alexa Barkley. Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00pm with a Rosary to begin at 7:00pm on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast 4631 Hondo Pass Dr. Funeral Mass will be...
Bokhy Kim Weatherwax
February 7, 2013
Bokhy Kim Weatherwax went to be with our Lord Jesus February 7, 2013. Bokhy passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by her family who adored her. She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Harry; her seven children; and six grandchildren. She was a great source of inspiration, Love, and Laughter. We miss you, Mama. Visitation...
Josefina A. Dominguez
February 6, 2013
Josefina A. Dominguez, known as “Chacha” to her family and “Josie” to her friends, has gone to Our Lord. Josefina was born in El Paso, Texas 1928. She lived most of her life in El Paso, Texas and Grant County, New Mexico. Josefina was preceded in death by her husband Ernesto Javier Dominguez Sr., her daughters Virginia Estela (Viki) Dominguez...
Pedro Gonzalez
February 5, 2013
Pedro Gonzalez, 87, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Prayer Service at 6:30 pm. Funeral Service will be held at 9:00 am, Friday, February 8, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Interment to follow at Canutillo Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.
Lucille Virginia Wigim
February 5, 2013
Lucille V. Wigim, 92 passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Mrs. Wigim served as an Army Nurse in WWII. Afterwards, she came to El Paso and taught for E.P.I.S.D. After her teaching career, she became a nurturing homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Trueman and son, Michael. She is survived by her son, Patrick. The family wishes...
Duane W.
February 5, 2013
MSGT Duane W. Roy went to heaven on February 5, 2013. He was born to Alice and Walter Roy on January 26, 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cleo “Bobbie” Roy; two sisters, Joyce (Maurice) Moore and Jackie (Larry) Finley; two brothers, Dan (Denise) Roy and Larry (Karie) Roy. He was preceded...
John Mark Morales
February 3, 2013
John Mark Morales, 51. Committal Service: 11am, Friday, February 8, 2013 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.
Vinsteel Roberto Upton
February 3, 2013
Vinsteel Roberto Upton, 56. Visitation: 5-9pm, Monday, February 11, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service: 11:30am, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Unity Missionary Baptist. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.
Jacinta T Garcia
February 3, 2013
Jacinta T. Garcia. , 81. Visitation: 4:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Vigil: 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 06, 2013 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery
Daniel Gerster
February 1, 2013
Rev. Daniel G. Gerster, 81, Funeral Service: 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 9, 2013 at First Baptist Church. Interment: Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.
Ernestina G. Gardea
February 1, 2013
Ernestina G. Gardea, 97. Ernestina is preceded in death by her husband Salomon Gardea, and their daughter Ernestina Gardea. Ernestina Gardea passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on February 1, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was a devoted Catholic, well-grounded in her faith. She was well loved and will be missed by all who had the honor...
Evangelina L. Velasquez
January 31, 2013
Evangelina L. Velasquez, 80, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2013. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 4, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-East located at 750 N. Carolina. Mass will be on Monday, February 14, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Guardian Angel Church located at 3021 Frutas. Interment will follow at 2:15 p.m....
Eugenio Gene Garcia
January 31, 2013
After a hard fought battle Eugenio (Gene) Garcia, formerly from California, passed away January 31, 2013 at home in love and peace. Born and raised in Los Angeles to Florencio and Romelia Garcia, he had lived in El Paso for the last 28 years. He was in commercial credit operations and compliance with Chase Bank prior to his retirement. Earlier...
Eduardo Barajas
January 29, 2013
Eduardo Barajas 1919-2013, from Anthony, NM, was born in Santa Rita, NM. Survived by his wife Celina Barajas of 73 years, daughter Lupe Oliver and husband Henry Oliver from Anthony, NM, son Eduardo Jr (Eddie) and his wife Barbara from Charlotte, NC, granddaughters Elaine Geherty, Las Cruces, NM, Celina Marie Oliver from Charlotte, NC and Kathleen Atkins from Lessbury, VA....
Maurice Dean Ingram
January 28, 2013
Dr. Maurice Dean Ingram passed away January 28, 2013 after an extended battle with a heart ailment. Maurice was born to Hiram and Opal Cannon Ingram in Nodaway County, Missouri on May 21, 1932. Maurice graduated from Hopkins High School, Hopkins, Missouri then attended Boise State University, Boise, Idaho and Northwest Missouri State University on basketball scholarships and earned a...
Socorro M. Carrillo
January 28, 2013
Socorro Mata Carrillo passed away peacefully to be with our Lord on Jan. 28, 2013 surrounded by family and friends. She was born 87 years ago in Parral, Chihuahua. Preceded in death by parents Jesus Mata, Mercedes Gomez, husband Andres Carrillo, daughter and son-in-law Ray and Sukie Padilla. Survived by her son Marc Carrillo and daughter-in-law Rosie; Adopted children Jesus...
Willa Tommie Gillespie
January 28, 2013
Tommie Gillespie passed away peacefully on January 28, 2013 at the age of 100. Tommie, was born in Clyde, Texas on November 25, 1912. She graduated from Roscoe High School in 1930. She moved to El Paso in 1933 to attend the Hotel Dieu School of Nursing. Tommie’s life was rich with family, travel adventures and her passion for the...
Ernestina Hernandez Ortega
January 27, 2013
Ernestina Ortega Hernandez, 66, Visitation: 5-9pm Vigil/Rosary: 7pm, Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service: 12pm, Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Desert View Cemetery.
Alfred Hugh Pitts
January 27, 2013
Lilo Pitts, age 87, passed away March 28, 2013. She was born in Bremen, Germany. In Bremen, she met and married her husband Al, who preceded her in death on January 27, 2013. They were happily married for 65 years, and were residents of El Paso for 53 years. She was an excellent seamstress and restored antique dolls. She is...


