Obituaries
George R. Jiron
December 4, 2012
George R. Jiron, 83, Vigil/ Rosary: 12:00 PM with a Funeral Mass at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Reserve, New Mexico. Graveside Service: 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 San Francisco Cemetery in Reserve, New Mexico. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.
Ofelia G. Acosta
December 4, 2012
Ofelia G. Acosta, 84, a lifelong resident of El Paso, TX, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. She was preceded in death by her loving husband; Rodolfo Acosta. She is survived by her sons; Albert Acosta and Rodolfo Acosta Jr., daughter; Elva Marie Acosta, 3 grandchildren; Jennifer Nicole, Albert Jr., and Marc Anthony; her sister; Amelia Siqueiros. Visitation will...
Richard Walker
December 3, 2012
Richard Walker, Jr. November 17, 1924 — December 3, 2012 Rev. Richard Walker Jr., 88, passed away on Dec. 3, 2012. He is native of Birmingham, Alabama, and son of the late Carrie Pearl Sullivan Walker and Richard Walker, Sr. Rev. Walker attended Miles College before being drafted into the Army to serve in World War II. Following the war,...
George "Bill" Charles Wheeler
December 3, 2012
George C. “Bill” Wheeler, 88, retired command Sgt. Major, went to be with his Lord on December 3, 2012. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Bill was an avid fisherman, and baseball fan, lifetime member V7W Post 4149 and American Legion. Proceeded in death by his wife, of 60 years, Loraine, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He is...
Ben R. Archuleta
December 3, 2012
Ben R. Archuleta, 68. Committal Service: 2:30 PM on Friday, December 7, 2012 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.
Irene Marie Harrison
December 2, 2012
IRENE MARIE HARRISON, BELOVED WIFE, MOTHER, DAUGHTER, SISTER, GRANDAUGHTER, NIECE AND BEST FRIEND LEFT US SUDDENLY ON DECEMBER 2, 2012 IN CLOUDCROFT, NM. IRENE WAS BORN IN TORRANCE, CA IN 1982, AND GRADUATED FROM MIDWAY HIGH SCHOOL IN 2000. WHILE WORKING AS A CNA AT SIERRA MEDICAL CENTER, IRENE STUDIED AT DONA ANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO BECOME A REGISTERED NURSE....
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
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
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
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
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
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
November 27, 2012
Damien Ray Cuellar, 18. Interment: Private. Please visit on-line register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


