Obituaries

Gerardo De La Cruz

Gerardo De La Cruz

March 23, 2012

Gerardo De La Cruz, 35, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012. Vigil will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2012 at San Lorenzo Catholic Church. Mass will be said at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Interment will Follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

James D. Perry

James D. Perry

March 23, 2012

James D. Perry, 76, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012. His brother William Perry precedes James in death. James is survived by his wife Juanita Perry, daughter; JoAnn Perry-Goodwin (Frank), grandchild; Joshua James Perry (Justine), great grandchild; Nathaniel James, brother; Earl Perry (Ann), sisters; Sara Leopard (Billy), Jane Roebuck (Jim) and Margaret Brooker (Tommy). Visitation will be held Tuesday,...

Herbert "W" Heinz Casias

Herbert "W" Heinz Casias

March 23, 2012

Herbert Heinz Casias, AKA “W” passed away on March 23, 2012. He was born on October 11, 1946 in Kassel Germany and was a long time resident of El Paso, TX. He served in the Vietnam War and received an honorable discharge from the United States Army. He is survived by his daughter Suzanna Casias, mother Ingrid Casias, brother Michael...

Ramona Valenzuela

Ramona Valenzuela

March 23, 2012

Ramona Valenzuela, 85, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012. Ramona is preceded in death by her son Eduardo Mendez. She is survived by her sons; Ruben Balderrama, Roberto Mendez, Jesus Mendez Jr., and Oscar Mendez, daughter; Yolanda Moreno, various grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, brothers; Francisco Valenzuela, David Valenzuela, Rodolfo Valenzuela and Luis Valenzuela, sisters; Alicia Valenzuela, Cruz Valenzuela,...

Manuel "Manny" Solis

Manuel "Manny" Solis

March 22, 2012

Manuel “Manny” Solis, a lifetime resident of El Paso, TX passed away on March 22 2012, at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, TX, at the age of 73. He was born in El Paso, TX on 08 July 1938, the son of Cruz and Juana Solis. He graduated from Austin High School and enlisted in the United States...

Jacinta Almanza

Jacinta Almanza

March 21, 2012

Jacinta Almanza, 87, passed away on March 21, 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 Friday, March 23, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Service will be said at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted...

Delfina Rivas

Delfina Rivas

March 21, 2012

Delfina Rivas, 88, passed away on March 21, 2012. She is survived by her sons Roberto and Guillermo, her daughters Margarita and Josephine. Her brother Lorenzo Jimenez, 16 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church from 5:00-9:00 pm with a vigil at 7:00 pm, on Sunday, March 25, 2012. Funeral...

Maria Ines Garcia

Maria Ines Garcia

March 19, 2012

Maria I. Garcia, 87, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Friday, March 23, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 24, 2012 at San Francisco de Assis Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Evergreen East Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Antonio Solis Ruiz

Antonio Solis Ruiz

March 19, 2012

Antonio R. Solis, 85, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012. Mr. Solis is preceded in death by parents; Genaro and Ana Solis. He is survived his wife: Hermelinda Solis, sons; Antonio Jr., Jose Alfredo, Cesar, Carlos, Eduardo, and Oscar Solis, daughters; Ana Armida Velarde Solis, Sylvia Solis, and Linda Aidee Solis, brothers; Ruben, Arturo, Lalo, Juan, Carlos, Manuel and Genaro...

Belen Upchurch

Belen Upchurch

March 18, 2012

Belen Upchurch, 92, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, March 23, 2012 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Chamberino Cemetery, Chamberino, New Mexico. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Roberta Mae McGuire

Roberta Mae McGuire

March 18, 2012

Roberta Mae McGuire, 80, passed away in Michigan on Sunday, March 18, 2012. She was a resident of El Paso for over fifty years. Mrs. McGuire is preceded in death by her husband; Charles V. McGuire. Her survivors include her daughters; Terri Hileman and Catherine McGuire, grandchildren; Scott and Stephanie Hileman, and great-granddaughter; Shelbie Eller. Visitation will be from 5-9...

Susanna Augustina Roper

Susanna Augustina Roper

March 18, 2012

Susanna Augustina Roper, 79, Committal Service: 11:00 am, Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Estefana Avila

Estefana Avila

March 17, 2012

Estefana Avila, 95, was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 2, 1917 and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 17, 2012. Estefana was a loving homemaker and a longtime resident of El Paso, Tx. Estefana is preceded in death by her loving husband Tereso Avila, her son, Jesus M. Avila, and her daughter, Francisca Avila. She is...

Jesus Soto

Jesus Soto

March 17, 2012

Jesus Soto, 81, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2012. Visitation 4-9 pm with Vigil at 7 pm on Friday, March 23, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Service at 10 am Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Interment will be private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home East

Jeffie Eileen Schoch

Jeffie Eileen Schoch

March 17, 2012

OBITUARY FOR JEFFIE EILEEN SCHOCH (April 4, 1924 to March 17, 2012) Jeffie Eileen (Mimi) Schoch passed away peacefully on March 17, 2012 in Overland Park, Kansas, after a lengthy and courageous battle with congestive heart failure and other debilitating illnesses. Her family is confident that she is now with the Lord and reunited with her husband, mother and father,...

Fred R. Lowenberg

Fred R. Lowenberg

March 17, 2012

Lt. Col. U.S.A.F. (Retired) Fred R. Lowenberg of West Seneca; entered into rest March 17, 2012. Beloved husband of Lisa (nee Kinsman); loving step-father of Elizabeth Sautelet; cherished grand-father of Carmen; loving son of Fred and Margarita (nee De La Rosa); dear brother of Cristina, Margie and Chuy; also survived by five nieces, one nephew, family and friends. Memorial Visitation...

Francisca F. Vasquez

Francisca F. Vasquez

March 17, 2012

Francisca F. Vasquez, 89, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, March 22, 2012 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Jannie R. Martinez

Jannie R. Martinez

March 17, 2012

Jannie R. Martinez, 89, Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Francisco Salazar

Francisco Salazar

March 16, 2012

Francisco Salazar, 78, passed away in El Paso on Friday, March 16, 2012. Born May 12, 1933 in El Paso, Texas, Francisco lived in El Paso, graduated from Bowie High School, attended UTEP, and enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1956, and was a disabled veteran. He worked for civil service as an Administrator at White Sands Missile...

Ramon Luna Ruiz

Ramon Luna Ruiz

March 16, 2012

Ramon Luna Ruiz, 56. Visitation from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. Funeral Service at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home East.