Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
February 16, 2012
Jack F. Pierce, 88, Service and interment are private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...