Obituaries

Maria M. Portillo

Maria M. Portillo

October 1, 2024

With great sorrow we announce our mother’s passing on October 1, 2024. She was born in La Junta, Colorado and is preceded in death by her husband, Natividad Portillo, and her parents Pablo and Manuela Morales. She is the last survivor of eight siblings. 

Mrs. Portillo settled in El Paso and lived a lifetime of work and dedication to helping others....

Delia G. Iturriaga

Delia G. Iturriaga

September 30, 2024

Delia G. Iturriaga entered into the hands of her Lord on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the age of 91. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00pm with a Scripture Mass to begin at 7:00pm on Monday, October 07, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Home - Northeast,...

Elizabeth "Beth" Lozano

Elizabeth "Beth" Lozano

September 30, 2024

Elizabeth Lozano “Beth”, age 51, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 30, 2024. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, and will be dearly missed. Elizabeth is survived by her parents: Hector Fernando Lozano and Margaret Ann Lozano, and her siblings: Diane Aguirre (Rogelio), Daniel Lozano (Shelly) and Joseph Lozano (Sharon), as well as her nieces and...

Carlos "Kike" Enrique Sanchez Luna

Carlos "Kike" Enrique Sanchez Luna

September 29, 2024

Carlos Enrique Sánchez Luna nació en San Juan, Puerto Rico, el 30 de Junio de 2005. Kike, (Carlos E. Sánchez )como le llamaba su familia, fue un joven amado por sus padres Dr. Carlos Sánchez, María de Los Ángeles Luna y su hermana Angélica María. Realizó sus primeros estudios en Tippin Elementary School. Para ese tiempo su papá intentó alentarlo...

Adrianna Alicia Garcia

Adrianna Alicia Garcia

September 29, 2024

Adrianna Alicia Garcia, 63, passed away on September 29, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. Adrianna was preceded by her parents Bobbie and Saul Garcia, her sister Susanna Garcia and her loving son Kevin Bohls. Adrianna is survived by her loving son Adam Diego Bohls, her brother Saul Garcia and extended family.

 Visitation will be held  from 10:00am to 12:30pm, with Holy Rosary...

Susan Preslar

Susan Preslar

September 29, 2024

Susan Maresca Preslar brought life and warmth to every space she entered. An exceptionally loving wife, mom, and friend, she built a powerful family around her. She first met her husband Rob on a high school band trip. Fate reunited them in college, and they embarked on over 40 years of love, laughter, and adventure together. Susan loved being a...

Paul D. Rucker Jr.

Paul D. Rucker Jr.

September 29, 2024

Paul D. Rucker Jr. entered into the hands of his Lord on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at the age of 67. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and will be greatly missed. Gathering of Remembrance will be from 5:00-8:00pm with a Funeral Service to begin at 6:00pm and Eulogies to follow at 7:00pm on Thursday, October 10, 2024...

Rolando C. Cervantes

Rolando C. Cervantes

September 29, 2024

In world news, September 28, 1940 is the day the first fleet of U.S. destroyers arrived in Britain as an agreement between the U.S. and the U.K. It is also the day Rolando Cervantes arrived - prematurely - in San Antonio, TX. He was the third of six children and was a force to be reckoned with. Rolando grew up...

Forrest B. Rich Jr.

Forrest B. Rich Jr.

September 28, 2024

Forrest Breckenridge Rich Jr, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on September 28, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer.

Forrest was born September 16, 1960, in Durango, Mexico. Forrest cherished his memories of growing up in the mountains of Las Truchas. His mother moved the family to El Paso, Texas to ensure a better education for her children. Forrest...

Maria De La Luz Almeida

Maria De La Luz Almeida

September 28, 2024

Maria De La Luz Almeida, age 87, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 28, 2024. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother and aunt; and will be greatly missed. Maria is preceded in death by her parents; Julia Corral De Olivas and Jose De La Luz Olivas; her loving husband; Hipolito Almeida and sister; Maria Micaela Olmos. She...

Josefina "Josie" Velasquez

Josefina "Josie" Velasquez

September 28, 2024

Our beloved mother Josefina Chavira Velasquez passed away on September 28, 2024 at the age of 77. She died in peace in the comfort of her home. She was surrounded by her children and those she loved. 

She is survived by her older brothers Luis Martinez and Tony Chavira. Her five children, Patricia, Jesus, Enrique, Elizabeth, and David. 12 grandchildren, 10...

Errol Allen Schoenbrun

Errol Allen Schoenbrun

September 27, 2024

Dr. Errol Allen Schoenbrun was born April 18, 1937 to Margaret Greenfield Schoenbrun and Milton Schoenbrun in Toledo, Ohio. He passed away after health struggles on Friday, September 27, 2024, surrounded by family. He was proceeded in death by his parents and younger brother, Sheldon Schoenbrun.

Errol grew up in Toledo and after attending The University of Toledo, he went to...

Jacquelyn Lyon

Jacquelyn Lyon

September 25, 2024

Jacquelyn Ellinor Lyon, age 73, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and friend, and will be dearly missed. Jacquelyn is preceded in death by her parents: Warren Neale Lyon and Martha Lawrence Lowman. She is survived by her siblings: Arthur (Jenny) Lyon and Mary (Danny) Shea. She is also...

Joan Rachel Jarrett Burgin

Joan Rachel Jarrett Burgin

September 25, 2024

Joan Rachel Jarrett Burgin, 89 died on September 25, 2024 at her home in El Paso, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Ruby Jarrett of Marion, North Carolina, and her husband of 61 years, Charles McRae Burgin, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired. She is survived by their daughter, Amanda Burgin, also of El Paso.

In 1956,...

Ramona Olmos

Ramona Olmos

September 24, 2024

Ramona Olmos, 97, Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:00 PM, Monday, September 30, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 8011 Williamette.

Doug Reed

Doug Reed

September 22, 2024

Raymond Douglas Reed (Doug) left this troubled world behind on Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was at his home in El Paso, Texas, surrounded by friends and family members when he drew his last breath. Only a few weeks before, he had celebrated his 77th birthday. At the time, he pointed out that he had lasted longer than the average...

Alan S. Platt

Alan S. Platt

September 22, 2024

Alan Sherrill Platt, 88, passed into God’s loving arms September 22, 2024. Alan was born March 15, 1936 in Jefferson City, MO to adoring parents Chester Alan Platt and Margaret Virginia Zeitz. His parents fostered his love of the outdoors, antiques and history. He was always exploring and adventuring outside. He enjoyed fishing, canoeing and swimming with his friends and...

Elvia Morales

Elvia Morales

September 22, 2024

Elvia, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully and entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. She is survived by her three children, Armando (Elvira), Marina (Tony), and Yvette, her cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a large extended family who adored her. With a...

Gerald E. Gray

Gerald E. Gray

September 21, 2024

Gerald E. Gray entered into the hands of his Lord on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the age of 84. He was a loving son, husband, father and will be greatly missed. Committal Service will be held at 1:30pm on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Ave.

Antonio Rodriguez Jr.

Antonio Rodriguez Jr.

September 21, 2024

Antonio Rodriguez, Jr., age 63, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 21, 2024 in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and will be dearly missed. Antonio is preceded in death by his parents: Antonio and Elida Rodriguez. He is survived by his wife: Marva Rodriguez, his children: Jesse N. Rodriguez and Ruth Rodriguez,...