Obituaries

Maira Luisa Chavarria

Maira Luisa Chavarria

July 24, 2013

Maria Luisa Chavarria, 98, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, born July23rd, 1915 in Torreon, Mexico passed away peacefully the morning of July 24th, 2013. An astoundingly beautiful woman, she was the light of our lives, and her relentless faith, love, strength, perseverance, sense of humor and ability to always see the positive side of life will always be...

Raymond Adam Napiwocki

Raymond Adam Napiwocki

July 23, 2013

Raymond Napiwocki, 78, of El Paso, Texas passed away and left this earth to join his heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Christine Napiwocki, children; Nanette Sleighel, Anita Aston, David Napiwocki and Donald Napiwocki, grandchildren; Vanessa Colmenero, Heather Flores, Andrea Napiwocki, Brenna Miller, Maria Sleighel, Michele Sleighel and Elizabeth...

Pilarita G. Cortez

Pilarita G. Cortez

July 23, 2013

Our Mom, Pilarita Galliguez Cortez, also known to others as Pilar or Lita, was the matriarch of the Cortez Family. She was loving, loyal and committed to her children, grandchildren and extended family and friends; she had a deep and sincere passion as a Physician and Professor/Teacher; a strong desire to continue to grow and learn; an ardent bird watcher;...

Daniel Gutierrez,

Daniel Gutierrez,

July 23, 2013

Daniel Gutierrez, Sr, 75 of El Paso, TX went with our Lord on July 23, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. He was born to the late Francisco and Josefina Gutierrez on June 22, 1938 in Cd. Juarez, Mexico. Survived by his wife Juana Gutierrez, 12 children, 6 sons-in-law, 3 daughters-in-law, 34 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, 1 brother and an...

Antonio André Trujillo

Antonio André Trujillo

July 22, 2013

TRUJILLO, ANTONIO ANDRE "TONO" Age 38, beloved and devoted, father, fiancé, son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend, was embraced by the Lord and taken to eternal rest Monday, July 22, 2013. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on December 14, 1974. He lived and attended schools in Las Cruces and El Paso area and he graduated from Robertson High School...

Nariyah Roshay Edwards

Nariyah Roshay Edwards

July 22, 2013

Our little angel, Nariyah Roshay Edwards, was called to be with the Lord on July 22nd 2013. Nariyah was born on April 26th 2013, she was 7lbs 8.8 oz and 19 inches long. During her short two months and three weeks on Earth she touched many lives and was loved by family and friends. Nariyah laughed and smiled throughout her...

Albert Joseph Dincher

Albert Joseph Dincher

July 21, 2013

Albert Joseph Dincher, 72, entered into God’s loving hands surrounded by his family on July 21, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Albert was born in Williamsport, PA on June 19, 1941 to Albert P. and Cecilia (Hiller) Dincher. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1959. Albert retired from the United States Army after serving his country...

Enriqueta T. Chacon

Enriqueta T. Chacon

July 21, 2013

Enriqueta T. Chacon, 89, of El Paso, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2013. Enriqueta is preceded in death by her son; Manuel Tobias, and her daughter; Linda Lou Teran. She is survived by her sister, Beatriz Elenes, 4 children, Hector Chacon, Estela Rubalcava, Romelia Martinez, and Ramon Chacon; 11 grandchildren- Armando Tobias, Rene Robles, Rubina Acosta, Michelle Oropeza,...

Romelia R Martinez

Romelia R Martinez

July 21, 2013

Romelia R. Martinez, 76, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband Victor Martinez, and is survived by her sons; Victor Manuel Martinez, Miguel Hector Martinez and Luis Arturo Martinez, daughters; Myrna Juarez, Laura R. Beltran and Norma L. Martinez, brothers; Manuel Reyes, Rene Reyes and Ruben Reyes, sister; Emma Escajeda, 14 grandchildren...

Jose Ibarra Hurtado

Jose Ibarra Hurtado

July 21, 2013

Ibarra Hurtado, Jose 78, Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment: Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Americas.

Everette Leo Hilton

Everette Leo Hilton

July 20, 2013

Everette L. Hilton Jr. “Leo” 82, of El Paso, Texas passed away July 20, 2013. Leo was born August 21, 1930, in Welston, Missouri, to Everette Hilton and Mable (Hitchcock) Hilton. He is survived by his wife, Mi Suk “Lee” Hilton of the family home, his son Clarence Hilton and wife Barbara of Albuquerque, New Mexico, daughters Barbara Dalziel and...

Julio R. Rubalcava

Julio R. Rubalcava

July 20, 2013

Rubalcava, Julio Roberto (Robert) Sr., was called by our lord on Saturday, July 20, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 12, 1927 in El Paso, Texas, he was an honored ex on the 50th anniversary of his graduation from Cathedral High School. He proudly served in the US Army Finance Department during WWII. He attended UTEP and...

Ofelia Beard Rice

Ofelia Beard Rice

July 20, 2013

Ofelia Beard Rice passed away peacefully on July 20, 2013. She was a loyal mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and Bowie Bear. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ramon and Carolina Beard; sisters: Emma Beard Saucedo and Alicia Beard Paredes. She is survived by her children: Christopher Dean and Christine Anne; grandson Brian Adam; Brother Ramon Beard; dear...

Arthur Lee Guile

Arthur Lee Guile

July 19, 2013

Arthur Lee Guile Jr., 71. Visitation will be held from 5-9pm, with a Scripture Service to begin at 7pm on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service will begin at 10am, Friday, July 26, 2013 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

Maria Luisa "Licha" Antunez

Maria Luisa "Licha" Antunez

July 18, 2013

Maria Luisa "Licha" Antunez, 84, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2013. Maria Luisa was born on November 18, 1928 to Juan N. Torres and Andrea Acosta de Nieves in Kansas City, Missouri. She worked at Providence Memorial Hospital for over 35 years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed entertaining family and friends with her wonderful...

Ruben Gonzalez

Ruben Gonzalez

July 18, 2013

Ruben Gonzalez, 61, passed away on July 18, 2013. He was born October 23, 1951 and was a lifetime resident of El Paso, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Aurora Gonzalez and brother, Hector. He was a UTEP graduate with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and education. He enlisted into the U.S. Army from 1975-1977...

MANUEL PRIETO

MANUEL PRIETO

July 18, 2013

Manuel M. Prieto was surrounded by four generations of his family as he passed away on July 18, 2013. He was born in El Paso Texas on November 19, 1924. Manny graduated in 1942 from Bowie High School in El Paso and attended The Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy (now UTEP) majoring in Engineering until 1943 when joined...

Ruby Kathleen Bailey

Ruby Kathleen Bailey

July 17, 2013

Ruby Kathleen Bailey, 74 of El Paso, died Wednesday July 17, 2013. Born in Washington County, VA, she was the daughter of the late James and Bertha Mae Harris Wilson. Ruby worked for El Paso Community College and retired after 30+ years. She was known lovingly as “Granny” to her grandchildren and will be missed immensely. She enjoyed fishing, bingo,...

Edward A. Sweeney

Edward A. Sweeney

July 17, 2013

Edward “Ed” Anthony Sweeney passed away on July 17th, 2013 at the age of 81 in El Paso, TX. He was born December 2nd, 1931 to Edward Sweeney and Lillian (Duffy) Sweeney in Fallriver, MA. Ed was a true patriot and proud American serving in the Army for 25 years. He wrote many training manuals for systems used by the...

Esther G. Escarcega

Esther G. Escarcega

July 17, 2013

Esther G. Escarcega, 66, was called home Wednesday, July 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents Rosa and Joe Galindo and will return to them to rest at their side. She is survived by her son, Paul; daughter, Beatrice; and grandchildren: Joseph, Benjamin and Erin. She was married to Antonio Escarcega for 18 years. She retired from...