Obituaries

Modesta Reyes

Modesta Reyes

February 22, 2012

Our mother was one of the most amazing, strongest people we have ever met and will probably ever meet. She spent her life caring for her family, She often put her children and grandchildren before herself. She would go out of her way to reach those who were in need. She was also often a counselor when times called for...

Mohammed Felix R. Waller

Mohammed Felix R. Waller

February 22, 2012

Mohammed Felix Ray Waller, 58, of El Paso, Texas, died Wednedsay February 22, 2012. 1SG Waller was born in Springhill, Louisiana, March 29, 1953 the son of late James and Christine Waller. He was second youngest of four siblings. He entered the military in June 1971. In 1973, married the love of his life, Gloria Jean James in Augusta, Georgia....

Sandra B. Rodriguez

Sandra B. Rodriguez

February 22, 2012

Sandra B. Rodriguez, 59 wouldn’t have liked to consider herself a HERO, most hero’s don’t. That’s why on February 22, 2012 when Sandy Rodriguez passed away at her home, all of us who knew her as HERO, could now celebrate her as one. She fought for her kids and people in every part of El Paso. You name the Recreation...

Mariano Palacios

Mariano Palacios

February 21, 2012

Our beloved Mariano Palacios, 77, went to his eternal rest on February 21, 2012. He was preceded in death by his sister, Maria Luisa Gallardo. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Gilda A. Palacios. He was a devoted father to eight children, Felipe Palacios ( Diana), Dr. Mariano Palacios (Lourdes), Sergio Palacios ( Lydia), Raul Palacios,...

Viginia Claire McCabe

Viginia Claire McCabe

February 21, 2012

Virginia Claire McCabe, 83, was born June 26, 1928 in Belleville, Kansas and was called to the Lord on February 21, 2012. In the 1950s she moved to El Paso. She worked at several Fort Bliss departments, last being the main post library where she was presented the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service upon retirement as a library technician in...

Aquilino Fuentes

Aquilino Fuentes

February 20, 2012

Aquilino Fuentes, 87, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, February 23, 2012 at San Francisco de Assis Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Florentino Hernandez

Florentino Hernandez

February 20, 2012

Florentino Hernandez, 71, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2012. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 24, 2012 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount...

Patricia Carolyn Dugger

Patricia Carolyn Dugger

February 19, 2012

Patricia Carolyn Whitt, 77, passed away on 19 February due to natural causes. She was born in Dallas to Ira and Julia Whitt. The family moved to El Paso in 1950. She graduated from Austin High School and Texas Western College. Pat married William Peck in 1957 and divorced in 1974. She taught second grade at Parkland, Zavala and Roberts...

Paul Henry Balkey

Paul Henry Balkey

February 19, 2012

Paul H. Balkey, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 19, 2012. Paul was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He loved sports and played sandlot/minor league baseball until he was married and his eight children were born. His career led him from Pittsburg to Houston where he was employed as a Systems Analyst by NASA. Later he...

George Irvin Hanson

George Irvin Hanson

February 19, 2012

George I. Hanson, 83, Visitation will be held from 6-9 pm, Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service to begin at at 9:00am, Friday, February 24, 2012 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Bryant Arturo Alba

Bryant Arturo Alba

February 18, 2012

Bryant Arturo Alba, 21, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012.Visitation will be from 2-9 pm Thursday, February 23, 2012 with a Vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East, 750 N. Carolina Dr. Funeral Mass will be at 12 pm Friday February 24, 2012 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery. Services entrusted...

Adrian Manuel Rodriguez

Adrian Manuel Rodriguez

February 17, 2012

Adrian Manuel Rodriguez, 73,, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Monday, February 20, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at San Martin de Porras Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Jack F. Pierce

Jack F. Pierce

February 16, 2012

Jack F. Pierce, 88, Service and interment are private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Francisca Sandoval

Francisca Sandoval

February 15, 2012

Francisca Sandoval, 46, passed away February 15, 2012. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Funeral Mass will be said at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, February 20, 2012 at San Lorenzo Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Clint Cemetery. Services...

Refugio Gonzalez

Refugio Gonzalez

February 14, 2012

Refugio Gonzalez, age 82, passed away Tuesday, February14, 2012. Mrs. Gonzalez was preceded in death by her husband Miguel Gonzalez; her parents Librado and Pilar Garcia; and children Guadalupe and Martin Gonzales. She is survived by her children Juan Miguel Gonzalez, Bertha Alicia Rivas, Ana M. Gonzalez, Teresa de Jesus Lopez , Fernando Gonzalez, Gerardo Gonzalez, Dora Isela Torres, Guadalupe...

Jose Rene Arreola

Jose Rene Arreola

February 14, 2012

Jose Rene Arreola Jr., 50, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, TX. Jose was a member of the Catholic community and a huge Dallas Cowboys Football fan. He is survived by his loving wife Monica Arreola, sons; Jose Rene Arreola III, and Thomas Ray Stickney Jr., daughter; Rocio Stickney, mother; Sandra...

Merton E. Lyon

Merton E. Lyon

February 13, 2012

Merton Lyon, 78, promoted to glory on February 13, 2012. Merton is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Mildred, of 58 years; daughters, Deborah and Patricia; granddaughter Allisha; great-granddaughter Kalia. He was preceded in death by his son, William. Merton served 21 years in the Army. He participated as a leader in the Boy Scouts. He was an active...

Lemuel A. Typhair

Lemuel A. Typhair

February 13, 2012

Lemuel A. Typhair, 69,Visitation will be held from 5-9 pm, Monday, February 20, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service will begin at 12:00 pm, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Committal Service to follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Gabriel Gomez

Gabriel Gomez

February 13, 2012

Gabriel Gomez, age 71, passed on February 13, 2012. Gabriel is survived by his loving wife, Aurora; daughter, Christine Wallace; sons, Buddy Gomez and Joshua Gomez (Cristina); grandchildren: Christian Wallace and Alexandra Allison; sisters: Mary Sanchez (Marc), Leonor Hernandez (Roman), and Teresa Sanchez (Jose); brothers-in-law, Nick Baquera (Liz), and Salvador (Rose). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces,...

Elisa De Alba

Elisa De Alba

February 12, 2012

Elisa De Alba, 78, passed away on February 12, 2012. Visitation will held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be said at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at San Lorenzo Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted...