Obituaries
Refugio Brito
March 6, 2012
Refugio Brito, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother peacefully passed on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Refugio was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas having been born to Jose DeAnda and Francisca Mendias in Presidio, Texas on November 1, 1921. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Manuel Brito, her parents, Sisters Cruz Vasquez,...
Olga E. Pease
March 5, 2012
Olga Esteire Pease entered eternal life on March 5, 2012. She was born in Madrid but lived most of her early life in the north of Spain (Galicia) under the loving care of her grand-mother Manuela. During her college years she was a foreign exchange student in England where she started to learn English. On her return back to Madrid...
William O. Wooldridge
March 5, 2012
The first Sergeant Major of the Army, William O. Wooldridge, passed away peacefully Monday evening in El Paso, Texas, with his beloved wife Patty, faithfully by his side. Wooldridge, the eighth of ten children of William Robert Wooldridge and Susan Arminta Gray, was born on August 12, 1922, in Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Okla. In his early childhood, his family left...
Leonard W. Bune,
March 5, 2012
Leonard Walter Bune Jr. – father of eight, grandfather of thirteen, great grandfather of ten, loving husband, World War II Veteran, US Coast Guard Reserve, US Customs Inspector, respected community member, role model, humanitarian, and loved by all – has left this world for the next on Monday, the Fifth of March 2012. He is reuniting with family members originated...
Lily Belle Hovey Kubinski
March 5, 2012
“Not Goodbye Just, See You Later Mom!" Lily Belle Hovey Kubinski peacefully closed those beautiful sparkling blue eyes for the last time here on earth March 5th, 2012. The matriarch of the Kubinski family has turned the next page of her existence, one fantastic life leading to another! The mother of 7 children, 6 boys and one daughter, 12 grandchildren...
Jesus "Chuy" Muñoz,
March 4, 2012
Jesus “Chuy” Muñoz, Sr., 85, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012. Jesus was born in Smeltertown, Texas on October 15, 1926. After his service in the US Army during World War II, he continued working for the Army as a Civil Service Mechanic (shops 3 and 5) for 37 years at Fort Bliss, Texas. Jesus is survived by his loving...
Patricia Ellithorp
March 4, 2012
Patricia Ellithorp, Angelic Mother and Grandmother; Devoted Wife, Loving Sister and Friend; was born on July 27th, 1962. Our Lord called her back home on March 4th, 2012. Her ultimate beauty was surpassed by her elegance, kindness, and selflessness to strangers and loved ones alike. The world was a vibrant place with her in it, and will feel empty to...
Otilia Sanchez
March 3, 2012
Otilia Sanchez, beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 03, 2012 surrounded by her family. Otilia dedicated her life to serving our Lord and her family. She is preceded in death by her mother, Bonifacia Perez, grandson Eduardo Macias, and her son, Humberto Sanchez. Otilia is survived by her sons, Enrique (Martha), Eduardo (Aida), Carlos (Margarita), Jesus...
Catalinia Ramirez
March 2, 2012
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother. Catalina Ramirez, 83, who passed away on March 2, 2012. She was born in Madrid, N.M. on April 9, 1927. Her loving memory will be held deep in the hearts of her family. Survived by: Daughter, Lettie Ramirez, Son, Andres Ramirez and Daughter-in-law, Lettie; Grandchildren, Alex Ramirez-Lopez,...
Martin A. Padilla
March 2, 2012
Martin A. Padilla, 71, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2012. He was a life long resident of El Paso, Texas. He worked as a cook foreman at the Nutrition Care Division at William Beaumont Army Medical Center for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife; Hermelinda Padilla, son; Angel Padilla grandchildren Martin, Stephen and Matthew, brothers; Ramon...
Elbert Mario Hankerson
March 1, 2012
Elbert Mario Hankerson Jr. 68, Went to the Lord peacefully surrounded by family and friends, who loved him deeply, on March 1, 2012. He will be welcomed into the kingdom of heaven, by his mother Rebecca Harris. Survived by brothers; William, Eugene and Evans, sisters; Eleanor, Mary, Dorothy, sons; Mario and Juan, daughters; Margaret, Rosa, Monica, Maria Luz and Ana,...
David A. Lujan
March 1, 2012
David A. Lujan David was called home by the Lord on March 11, 2012. He was born on June 27, 1920 in Smeltertown, Texas. He was the son of Jose and Rosa Lujan. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Juana , his brothers and sisters Luz, Jose, Angel, Frank, Paz, and Manuel. David is survived by his son David...
James Page Smith
February 29, 2012
In loving memory of James Page Smith, born October 29th, 1945 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Sherman and Mary Ellen Smith, passed away February 29, 2012 in El Paso. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary Ellen Smith and brother Sherman "Buddy" Smith. He was retired from the U.S. Army and also worked for...
Nancy Jo Adams
February 28, 2012
Nancy Adams,63 born in Waterloo,Iowa passed away on Febuary 28,2012. She settled in El Paso in 1978. Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 30 years,A.J. ;son, Troy Prugh;daughter, Heather Prugh;mother, Bessie Mokosak of Iowa;brother, Richard Mokosak and wife Janet of Iowa;sister, Barbra Eighmey of Iowa;grandsons:Anthony and Shane Prugh;and grand daughter, Hayley Prugh. She loved her husband and Cocker...
Raymond Semko
February 25, 2012
My beloved husband of 63 years, CSM Raymond Semko passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012. Ray was born in Rankin, Pennsylvania on August 29, 1928. After a short career in the steel mills of Pittsburgh, Ray decided to make the Army his career. Ray was proud to be a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After retiring from...
Frances Veronica Patterson
February 25, 2012
Frances Veronica Patterson, born July 15, 1941, (70) went on to be with the Lord on February 25, 2012. She was born and raised in Bronx, New York before moving to El Paso, Texas in 1976. She was Baptized as a young woman at Bethel A.M.E. Church in Brooklyn, NY. Frances was also a faithful member of the Mt Zion...
Margaret Ellen Merritt
February 25, 2012
Margaret Ellen Henderson Merritt passed away February 25, 2012 at the age of 86 in El Paso, TX to join her husband of 58 years, Harry J. Merritt, who preceded her in death on February 10, 2005. Margaret Ellen, oldest child and only daughter of Meredith C. and Neva R. Henderson was born May 15, 1925 in Seymour, Iowa. Margaret...
Rachel Emilia Nelson
February 24, 2012
Our precious angel, Rachel Emilia Nelson, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2012. She was born on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 and weighed 5 lb, 3 oz and was 16 ¾ inches long. She is survived by loving parents Drs. Kenneth and Marsha Nelson and big brothers Joseph, Thomas, and William. Her life was too short but she has left...
Curtis Leslie Hemme
February 24, 2012
Curtis L. Hemme Passed away on Friday, February 24th at the respectful age of 79, surrounded by his loving family at his home in El Paso, Texas. Curt lived a very diverse and interesting life, and what more can prove this than through his diverse employment history. Curt worked a better part of his life as a Law enforcement officer...