Obituaries

Jesse "Sumo" Castro

Jesse "Sumo" Castro

April 19, 2012

Jesse “Sumo” Castro, Jr., 33, passed away April, 19, 2012. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Monday, April 30, 2012 with a vigil to be said at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home - East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Cristo Rey...

Margarita Rivera

Margarita Rivera

April 18, 2012

Margarita Rivera, 75, born in Humaco, Puerto Rico on April 23, 1936 passed away April 18, 2012 in El Paso, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Angel Benitez and Juana Genera Valentin. She is survived by her sister Elsie Benitez, and her children Gilda Smith, Gilbert Rivera, Jr. (Patricia), Charlie Rivera (Sandra), and Blanca Rivera. She had...

Josefina Aguilar

Josefina Aguilar

April 18, 2012

Josefina Aguilar, 79, passed away on April 18, 2012. Visitation will held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00 a.m. for Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church (Old Mission). Interment will follow...

Mary Louise Welsh

Mary Louise Welsh

April 18, 2012

Mary Louise Welsh, loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at the age of 88. She was born March 25, 1924 in El Paso, Texas to the late Earl S. and Mary Inez Thurston. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, John W. Welsh. Mrs. Welsh is survived by her...

James P. Long

James P. Long

April 17, 2012

James P. Long Jr., 58, Visitation: 5 - 9 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral service to be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Deas Campbell

Deas Campbell

April 17, 2012

Deas Campbell 04-18-1946 to 04-17-2012 Deas Campbell died, as she lived, on her own terms, leaving behind many loving friends, who will forever have “Deas stories” safely ensconced in their hearts. She died after a brief hospitalization, on April 17, 2012, one day before her 66th birthday. Deas was a lifelong reference librarian, serving the Papago Indian Reservation, Austin Community...

Alicia C. Balderrama

Alicia C. Balderrama

April 17, 2012

Alicia C. Balderrama, 80, it is with great sorrow that we annouce the passing of our mother Alicia. She lived in Canutillo, Texas. Passed away April 17, 2012 in Las Cruces, NM. She was born in Estacion Terrazas, Chihuahua, Mexico to Miguel and Tranquilina Favela Corona on February 12, 1932. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband...

Liberty Hope Brown

Liberty Hope Brown

April 17, 2012

Liberty Hope Brown, Visitation to be held from 9-11 a.m., Monday, April 23,2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Graveside Service to follow at 12 p.m.at Desert View Cemetery.

Doug Wilkins

Doug Wilkins

April 17, 2012

Charles “Doug” Wilkins, 62, born July 25, 1949 passed away April 17, 2012 in El Paso, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn; sister, Beverly; brother, Edward; and brother-in-law, Jerry. He is survived by his mother, Helen; sons, Doug and Christopher Wilkins; daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany Walker and Brandon McComas; brother and sister-in-law, Rick and Diane Ray;...

Elvira Limas

Elvira Limas

April 16, 2012

Elvira de Limas 91,Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Funeral Mass will be said at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 2012 at San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to...

Mario De Jesus Muro

Mario De Jesus Muro

April 16, 2012

Mario De Jesus Muro, 50, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Service will be said at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2012 at Templo Centro De Fe, located at 196 San Elizario...

Emma Ofelia Ontiveros

Emma Ofelia Ontiveros

April 16, 2012

Emma Ofelia Ontiveros, 72, passed away on April 16, 2012. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be said at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Interment will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery....

Jesus Geronimo Barrõn

Jesus Geronimo Barrõn

April 14, 2012

Jesus Geronimo Barrõn , 88, Visitation: 5-9pm, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service: 10am, Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Nilda Blanco

Nilda Blanco

April 12, 2012

Nilda Delgado Blanco, of El Paso passed away April 12, 2012 as a result of a long battle with diabetes. She passed peacefully at home. Despite her illness, Nilda lived a full life. She did not let adversity stand in the way of enjoying holidays, birthdays, and family functions. She will always be remembered for her kindness, cheerful disposition, and...

Carlos Estrada

Carlos Estrada

April 11, 2012

Carlos Estrada, 63, passed away on April 11, 2012. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be said at 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2012 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery Services entrusted to...

Jane G. Woodyard

Jane G. Woodyard

April 11, 2012

JANE G. WOODYARD, 82, passed away April 11, 2012 in El Paso . Born July 10, 1929 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She married Willard A. Woodyard in 1948, and they reported to US Army duty stations in Tokyo , Japan , Washington , DC , and Sandia Base , New Mexico . Upon retirement from the military in 1960, they chose...

Maria Socorro Sloat

Maria Socorro Sloat

April 10, 2012

Maria Socorro Sloat, 82 of Northeast El Paso, passed away on April 10, 2012 at Sierra Medical Center. Socorro was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, on June 21, 1929. Always active in the community, Socorro was an avid volunteer at the Hilos De Plata Senior Citizens Center until she was unable due to Alzheimer’s disease. She is preceded by her husband...

Rogelio Vilchis

Rogelio Vilchis

April 10, 2012

Rogelio Vilchis, 76, passed away on april 10, 2012. Memorial Service will be held from 4:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Scripture Service will be said at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.. Interment will be private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

Maria J. Ledesma

Maria J. Ledesma

April 9, 2012

Maria J. Ledesma, 82, Visitation: 5-9pm Vigil/Rosary: 7pm, Friday, April 13, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 9:30am, Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Francisca Cifredo

Francisca Cifredo

April 9, 2012

Francisca Cifredo, 86, Memorial Service: 7pm, Friday, April 13, 2012 at Jehovahs Witness Kingdom Hall. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.