Obituaries
H.L. Doresy
March 23, 2011
Hubbard Lee Dorsey was born on June 19, 1948 to his mother Daisy Lee Crayton in Salem, Alabama. On Tuesday March 22, 2011 he was called home to be with the Lord at age 62. He was raised by his grandmother Ethel Dorsey and grew up with his two brothers, sister, and several cousins. He attended Ebenezer Baptist Church and...
Hector Licon
March 22, 2011
Hector A. Licon, 93, passed away on March 22, 2011. Hector was an El Paso High School graduate. He was a WWII Veteran for the Army Air Corp and worked for Parker Bros for 23 years. Survived by his wife of 64 years Haydee Licon; sons, Hector A. Licon, Jr., Frederick M. Licon and Martin E. Licon; daughters, Haydee R....
Margarita Alvarez
March 21, 2011
Margarita Alvarez, 75, Visitation: 6-9pm Rosary/Vigil: 7pm Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10am, Friday, March 25, 2011 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
R .L. "Ronnie" Wohleking
March 21, 2011
R.L. “Ronnie” Wohleking September 29, 1928 – March 21, 2011 On Monday, March 21, 2011, Ronnie Wohleking, a long time resident of Socorro, Texas passed away. Ronnie was born September 29, 1928 in Alexandria Virginia, to George and Edna Wohleking. Ronnie moved with his parents and sister to New York City where he remained until the age of fifteen, when...
Blondine Pruet
March 21, 2011
Blondine Pruet, 89, Funeral Mass: 10:00am, Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Manuel Peña
March 20, 2011
Manuel Pena, 81, passed away March 20, 2011 in El Paso, Texas. He was born May 13, 1929 in Lakawana, New York to Felicitos and Maria Christina Pena. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Francisca; brothers: Roberto, Ricardo, and Felix; and his sister, Natalia Pena. He is survived by his sons: Felix and Juan Manuel; daughters: Maria...
Rosario Lopez
March 20, 2011
It is with great sadness that the family of Rosario Lopez (Rosie) announces her passing on Sunday, March 20, 2011. She was born in Smeltertown, Texas on September 23rd, 1941. She was the daughter of Albino and Carmen Marquez. Rosario will forever be remembered by her loving husband Ruben Lopez of 52 years in marriage and her son Ruben Lopez,...
Elisa Gomez
March 19, 2011
Elisa Villalobos Gomez, 87, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011. Born in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico on December 14,1923,she was a longtime resident of El Paso, Texas and retired from Union Manufacturing. A devout Catholic and parishioner of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Elisa was a member of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement and the Marriage Encounter program. Elisa’s life was...
Joe A. Hawkins
March 19, 2011
1st Sgt Joe A. Hawkins was born in Sastre, Argentina, in 1931, son of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Hawkins, Southern Baptist Missionaries in Argentina. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on March 19th, 2011, in El Paso at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters: Luisa Schubert...
Celerina Rodriguez
March 18, 2011
Celerina Rodriguez, 89, Longtime Resident of El Paso, Texas passed away on Friday, March 18, 2011, In the presence of all her family who loved her. She enjoyed Spending time at “ Mi Pueblo Day Care” with all her friends. She enjoyed gardening and loved her dog “ Blackie”. She is preceded in death by her husband Candelario Rodriguez. She...
Luis M. Tovar
March 17, 2011
Luis Moreno Tovar, 82, was born in the family ranch at Casa Grandes, Mexico in 1928. After the death of the first-born brother in a horse riding accident Luis became the only son of Crespin and Epifania Tovar. His father mourned the loss of his favorite son and upon his death willed the ranch to his brothers forcing Epifania and...
Matilde Apodaca
March 17, 2011
In loving memory of our dear wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister, and aunt, Matilde Apodaca, 78. She was a lifelong resident of Socorro and member of La Purisima Catholic Church. Survived by beloved husband of 54 years, Elizario “Chayo” Apodaca; children Becky and Tito Lujan, Delia and Kenneth Schwartz, Gina and Henry Moss, Roland and Cecilia Apodaca, and Valerie...
Clara Kuharik
March 16, 2011
Clara M. Kuharik. 83, Clara was born January 2, 1928 in Uniontown, PA. She passed away March 16, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband Andrew. Survived by sons: Robert,(Susan) Donald,(Yolanda) and daughter Barbra. Eleven grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Survived by her loving “Batman”. Special thanks to Hospice of El Paso. Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm. Vigil/Rosary 7:00 pm, Monday, March...
Nester Asencio
March 16, 2011
LTC (Retired) Nestor Asencio, 83, born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico on Oct. 19, 1927 passed away on March 16, 2011. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for 24 years and was a member of The American Legion and MOAA. He was preceded in death in death by his...
Norma Irene Boyer
March 16, 2011
Norma Irene Boyer, 81, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Service will be on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 11:45 also at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Interment will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home.
Frances Lenora Griffin
March 16, 2011
Passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s with family by her side. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, James, in 2003 of fifty-five years. She was a devoted mother to her three children, Karl, Bruce and Karen, and is survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid supporter and volunteer for the American Association of...
Geneva Jackson
March 15, 2011
Geneva Jackson, 77. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, March 23,2011 at 3:00 pm at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment will be private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home northeast.
Maria C. Ervin
March 15, 2011
Maria Concepcion Padilla de Ervin passed away on March 15, 2011. She was born in Gomez Palacio, Durango. She was one of 8 children of Dr. Viterbo Padilla and Petra Castaneda de Padilla, only 5 of whom survived to adulthood. She completed her studies in Mexico to become a private accountant. She continued working as an accountant until her marriage....
Harry Thomas Hussmann
March 14, 2011
On Saturday, March 12, 2011, Harry Thomas Hussmann passed away at the age of 56. Tommy, as he was known, was born June 8, 1954 in Oak Harbor, Washington. He was a long time resident of El Paso. Tommy graduated from Coronado High School and had served in the U.S. Army. Tommy was preceded in death by his father, Harry...
Thelma Evelyn White
March 14, 2011
Thelma White, 92. Memorial Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Funeral Service: 7:00 pm, Monday, March 21, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Graveside Service 9:00 am, Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.