Obituaries

Benny Frank Davis

Benny Frank Davis

July 14, 2011

Benny Frank Davis, 63, passed away on July 14, 2011. Prayer Service will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Memorial Service will be from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Interment will be private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

Susan Brown

Susan Brown

July 12, 2011

Susan Carhart Brown after a long and courageous battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, died in her sleep in El Paso, TX on July 12, 2011 at the age of 71. Susan was born in Jersey City, NJ and moved to El Paso in her teens. She went to Knox School in St. James, NY and attended the University of Texas at...

David Valenzuela

David Valenzuela

July 11, 2011

David “El Beaver” Valenzuela born May 25, 1967 was called into heaven July 13, 2011. David was born in El Paso (Smelter Town), Texas and was an active member of the Catholic Church. He was a proud employee of E.P.I.S.D. for many years as a custodian at Hornedo M.S. and Western Hills Elementery School. David enjoyed sharing his knowledge and...

Richard E.

Richard E.

July 11, 2011

Richard E. Ely, 77, Committal Service: 9:30 am, Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Maria Hinojosa

Maria Hinojosa

July 10, 2011

Maria Hinojosa, 88, Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Interment to follow at Memorial Pines Cemetery.

Mildred Lydia Hobson

Mildred Lydia Hobson

July 9, 2011

Mrs. Mildred Lydia Hodge Hobson was born November 9, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York to Kenneth and Doris Hodge. She was the second of ten children. She graduated from The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City in 1963 and became a seamstress making children and adult clothing for twenty five years and then chose to pursue a career...

Aaron Lee Foote

Aaron Lee Foote

July 9, 2011

Aaron was compassionate, caring and lived life doing what he loved most. Whether it was in his uncles garage working on the knucklhead motorcycle and fabricating parts or doing home improvements. He was proud and honored to work in the carpentry department at Pride Industries at Ft. Bliss and had a close relationship with many co workers. Aaron had too...

Jeff Cook

Jeff Cook

July 8, 2011

Jeff Cook, 57, Visitation: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Prayer Service: 11:00 pm on Friday, August 19, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Graveside Service: 1:00 p.m at Memorial Pines Cemetery.

Maria Soledad C. Loya

Maria Soledad C. Loya

July 8, 2011

Maria Soledad (Chole) Loya, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister is now our angel. Born on May 21, 1940 in Jerez, Zacatecas, she lived most of her life in El Paso, Texas where she passed away on Friday July 8, 2011 surrounded by her husband, Hector F. Loya and all of her children. Chole was an energetic woman who extended...

Socorro "Socorrito" Avalos

Socorro "Socorrito" Avalos

July 7, 2011

Socorro “Socorrito“ Avalos peacefully made her spiritual transition to eternal life on July 7, 2011. She was born in La Union, New Mexico on February 9, 1927. Her younger years led her to Las Varas and Delicias, Mexico before becoming a longtime resident of El Paso. She created a loving family with her husband of 58 years, Severo Avalos. She...

Nancy Lou Tsagaris

Nancy Lou Tsagaris

July 7, 2011

Nancy Tsagaris, 74, beloved wife, sister and aunt passed away on July 7, 2011, after a lengthy and courageous fight with cancer. She was born in Spur, Texas and grew up in Matador, Texas. A graduate of Texas Tech University, she later became employed by The Army Times in Washington, DC where she met her future husband, and in 1973...

John W. Turner

John W. Turner

July 7, 2011

John William Turner, better known as Johnny, passed away on July 7, 2011. He fought a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 18, 1940 in Alton, Illinois but spent most of his life in El Paso, Texas. He was a 1958 graduate of Ysleta High School and from 1958-1965, he was in the U.S. Marine...

Oralia Garcia

Oralia Garcia

July 7, 2011

Oralia Garcia, 89 passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2011. Mrs. Garcia was a long time resident of El Paso, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband; Jesus Mario Garcia. Her survivors include her son; Jesus Mario Garcia Jr., daughter; Maria Teresa Minoux and husband Marshall Minoux, grandchildren; Mercedes Minoux, Mary-Jean Benton, Marshall Minoux Jr. and Jesus Mario...

Jimmy Joe Howard

Jimmy Joe Howard

July 7, 2011

Jimmy was a beloved son, a wonderful brother, a fantastic friend and a selfless volunteer. He grew up in Walkersmill, Pennsylvania and called El Paso home for the last 21 years. He was the Red Cross El Paso Disaster Services Volunteer of the Year for 2011, an honor earned by his extraordinary commitment to helping others. Jimmy brought a lot...

Phillip Carruthers Glass

Phillip Carruthers Glass

July 6, 2011

Phillip Carruthers Glass was born September 16th, 1940 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky to William F. and Martha M. Glass. Phillip professed his faith in Christ at an early age and became a member of the First Street Baptist Church in Hopkinsville. After graduating from Attucks High School, Phillip enlisted in the US Army in 1958 where he was assigned to the...

Carlos Humberto Holguin

Carlos Humberto Holguin

July 6, 2011

Carlos Humberto Holguin, 76, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Monday, July 11, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil to begin at 7 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 9 am, Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at St. Jude’s Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Phillip Carruthers Glass

Phillip Carruthers Glass

July 6, 2011

Phillip Carruthers Glass was born September 16th, 1940 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky to William F. and Martha M. Glass. Phillip professed his faith in Christ at an early age and became a member of the First Street Baptist Church in Hopkinsville. After graduating from Attucks High School, Phillip enlisted in the US Army in 1958 where he was assigned to the...

Jeanette Kathleen Parman

Jeanette Kathleen Parman

July 4, 2011

Jeanette Kathleen Parman, 81, Services and Interment will be Private.

Manuel L. Garcia

Manuel L. Garcia

July 3, 2011

Nuestra apreciable familia Garcia tiene el privilegio de ofrecer un servicio funebre a nuestro difunto Manuel L. Garcia nacido Junio-08-1926 fallecido Julio-03-2011 como un ultimo adios a nuestra lamentable perdida familiar habiendo demostrado ser un excelente esposo, adorable padre, maravilloso bisabuelito y muy querido abuelito, carinoso hermano y privilegiado hijo lo despedimos con amor sincero y gran cariño unidos en...

Anna Julia Aviles

Anna Julia Aviles

July 3, 2011

Julie Aviles, 41, Visitation will be held from 5:30-9:00 pm, Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 am, Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Memorial Service will be held from 5:00-6:00 pm, Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Harvest Christian Church.