Obituaries
Arturo De La Cruz
February 21, 2013
Arturo De La Cruz Sr., 86, went with our Lord on February 21, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rosario and is survived by his twin daughters, Rachel (Steve) Pedigo and Rosie (Robert) Ahumada, his two sons; Andy (Sylvia) De La Cruz and Arthur (Ruby Aguayo) De La Cruz, 5 grandchildren...
Jung Ja Tucker
February 20, 2013
Jung Ja Tucker passed away on February 20, 2013 in El Paso, TX. A Funeral Service will be held at 9:30am, Wednesday February 27, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service: 10:30am, Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
Amelia M. Lopez
February 20, 2013
Amelia Mainez Lopez, age 99, was born on May 13, 1913 and passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 in El Paso, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matias Lopez. She is survived by her children; Miguel Lopez, Gilberto Lopez, and Ana M. Melendez (Jose) all of El Paso and Matias Lopez Jr. (Carmen) of Santa Ana,...
Jesus Fabian Padilla
February 20, 2013
Jesus Fabian Padilla Sr. “Pretty Fine Con Papas”, 52, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Jesus was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas and an active member of the Catholic Community. He was a proud graduate of Socorro High School, Class of 1979. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Diana Padilla; son, Jesus Fabian...
Larry K. Simmon
February 20, 2013
Larry Kenneth Simmon, 66, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away from cancer peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Larry was born to Kenneth and Deana Simmon on August 18, 1946 he lived most of his life in El Paso Texas. Larry was loving and proud of his two sons Larry Simmon JR and Scott Simmon, of Reading Pennsylvania. He is also...
Oscar Rene Abeyta
February 19, 2013
Those who knew Oscar Rene Abeyta will remember him for his warm smile, his easy laugh and his knack for making friends of all. Oscar, 84, passed away Feb. 19, 2013 at Providence Memorial Hospital. Oscar proudly graduated from El Paso High School in 1946 and maintained those lifelong friendships through reunions and weekly lunch gatherings. He served two tours...
Janet Marie Donovan-Dove
February 19, 2013
Janet Marie Donovan-Dove, 72, passed away February 19, 2013. She is survived by her daughters Beth Ann Sullivan, Colleen Marie Ealey, Melissa June Corneau, Melonie Geanne Fanny; 13 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brother, John Earl Donovan and sister, Patricia Jean Donovan. Inurnment service will take place Friday, March 1, 2013 at 2 pm at Evergreen East Cememtery.
Isidra J. Soto
February 19, 2013
Isidra J. Soto, 93. Visitation: 5-9pm, Vigil/Rosary: 7pm, Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 9:15am, Monday, February 25, 2013, at Our Lady of Assumption Church. Committal Service: 10:30am, Monday, February 25, 2013 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit on-line register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net
Lazara Avila de Gandara
February 18, 2013
Lazara Avila de Gandara, 91, Visitation will be held from 4:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 6:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, February 22, 2013 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memorial Pines Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.
Jesusita R. Martinez
February 18, 2013
Jesusita R. Martinez, 97. Visitation: 9-10:30am, Vigil/Rosary: 9:30am, Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 11am, Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Graveside Service: 11am, Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit on-line register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net
J. Warner Blake
February 16, 2013
J. Warner Blake, alias “Don Caliche”, passed away February 15, 2013 at the age of 92. Born March 30, 1920, to Jean and Charles Blake in Lewistown, Montana, Warner grew up in Oregon. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State College in 1940. Serving as an Army lieutenant during World War II, Warner trained at Fort...
Joaquin Ponce Mier
February 16, 2013
Joaquin Ponce Mier, 68, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013 from 4pm until 9pm with a vigil to be held at 7pm at Sunset Funeral Home East, 750 N Carolina Drive. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 12pm at Holy Family Church, 900 West Missouri....
Leo Lohrman
February 16, 2013
MSgt Leo F. Lohrman (Ret.) USAF, passed away on February 16, 2013 at the age of 90. He was born on June 4, 1922 in Ironton, OH, son of Fred and Margaret Lohrman. He enlisted in 1941 and served throughout World War II. His military awards include: Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters AM – GO 49, Hq Twelfth...
John W. Everett
February 16, 2013
John W Everett, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 16, 2013. He was born on December 14, 1942 in Atlantic City New Jersey. He made his home in El Paso, Texas where he served in the Army for 20 years, retiring as an E7. Following his retirement from the military, he worked as a logistics...
Geraldine Nelson-Tolman
February 15, 2013
Longtime El Paso resident Gerrie Nelson-Tolman passed away on February 15th, surrounded by her husband, children and grandkids. Gerrie was a tough and feisty woman with a wicked sense of humor. She was a friend and mentor to her children and grandkids; they truly loved talking and spending time with her. Gerrie was a very accepting and non-judgmental woman, accepting...
Maria Silvia Amaya
February 15, 2013
Maria Silvia Amaya, 62, Visitation to be held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Vigil/ Rosary to be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, February 18, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment is Private.
Alex William McNeal,
February 15, 2013
Alex W. McNeal Jr. 63, long-time resident of El Paso, TX, Retired US Army First Sergeant, passed away at home on Friday February 15, 2013. He was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1950 to the late Annie McNeal and Alex W. McNeal Sr. He served 25 years in the US Army stationed in Germany, Ft. Hood, TX, Izmir, Turkey, Ft....
Florence Beatrice Cascio
February 15, 2013
Florence (Mammaw) Cascio, 92 and a longtime resident of El Paso, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, February 15, 2013. Born in Houston, TX on May 2, 1920 to Tom and Maude Buys. Florence worked for Western Union in Houston many years until she married Jake Cascio in 1951. She then kept the books for their ranch...
Ignacio Lara
February 15, 2013
Ignacio Lara, 72, Visitation will be held from 3:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 pm, Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memorial Pines Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.
Estefana Saenz
February 15, 2013
Estefana Saenz, 86, Visitation will be held at 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM on Monday February 18, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday February 19, 2013 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment will be Private.


