Obituaries

John Keith Miller

John Keith Miller

March 14, 2011

John Keith Miller (May 14, 1929-March 14, 2011) was born to Paul and Helen Miller in Indianapolis, Indiana. He married Lilyane Roulland on April 4, 1953. John graduated from Indiana University in 1954 with a Master’s of Social Work and entered the US Army in 1955. He spent 20 years as a career military officer, the last seven as Chief...

Carlos E Padilla

Carlos E Padilla

March 14, 2011

Carlos E. Padilla, 53, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2011. Funeral Service will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home- AmericasInterment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Salvador Molina

Salvador Molina

March 14, 2011

God allowed a great blessing when he lent us you, Salvador Molina, to be a grandfather to 13 grandchildren, a father to the five of us and a husband to Guillermina Molina. A better father and husband He could not have chosen. Your strength, integrity and dignity carried our family beyond the realms of accomplishment. We are who we are...

Alfredo E. Gallardo

Alfredo E. Gallardo

March 13, 2011

Alfredo E. Gallardo, Born January 7, 1926,passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, March 13, 2011 in El Paso, Texas. A devoted family man survived by his wife of 63 years, Carmen Gallardo, daughters; Irma Valladolid and Virginia Flores, grandchildren; Stevie, Irene, Mike, and Eddie, great-grandsons; Anthony and Alex, brothers; Armando, Lorenzo and Fernando, sisters; Estella and Christina....

Jeannette Ilse Pennington

Jeannette Ilse Pennington

March 12, 2011

Jeannette Ilse Pennington (Jeanne) was born on June 29, 1926, raised by her grandmother during WWII, and emigrated from Heidelberg, Germany to the United States because she had heard so much about Texas and wanted to see it with her own eyes. She met her husband of 24 years, Melton, in El Paso, and remained here after his passing in...

Frank R. Monzon

Frank R. Monzon

March 12, 2011

Frank R. Monzon of El Paso, Texas passed away on March 13, 2011, at the age of 66. The son of Alfredo U. Monzon and Emelia S. Saldivar-Monzon, Frank was born in Chihuahua, Mexico in 1944. His family immigrated to the United States in the early 1950's. As a young boy, Frank worked as a shoe shine boy in El...

Clyde Welby Atwood

Clyde Welby Atwood

March 12, 2011

SFC Atwood was a WW2 Veteran who made El Paso his home for over 55 years. He was a combat veteran, awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge and numerous other citations. SFC Atwood served in the European Theatre of Operations with General Patton’s 3rd Army and was wounded the 23rd of March 1945 near the Rhine River....

Richard G. Pena

Richard G. Pena

March 11, 2011

Richard “Coke” Pena 59, an El Paso native, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2011. He last worked at El Paso Specialty Hospital. He loved his job and he had a zest for life. He had a passion for music, especially The Beatles. He enjoyed his downtime at Sunland Park Race Track. He will be remembered best as a loving...

Pedro Morehead,

Pedro Morehead,

March 11, 2011

Pedro “Pete” Morehead, Jr., born in El Paso, Texas on November 10, 1941, our beloved father, husband, brother, grandfather, and friend, left us to join hands and walk with Our Lord on March 11, 2011 after loosing a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Olga; sons: George, Fred, and David; and daughter, Yvette. His siblings, Lilia...

Joe Torcoletti

Joe Torcoletti

March 11, 2011

Guiseppe Torcoletti (Joe), 91 entered into eternal life on March 11, 2011. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Guiseppe proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was also a long time member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife,...

Joyce Louise Burns

Joyce Louise Burns

March 10, 2011

Joyce M. Burns, 78, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, March 10, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty five years, Charles Burns. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother known as “Gram” to most of her extended family. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. She was a...

Elvin Edward Hulshizer

Elvin Edward Hulshizer

March 9, 2011

Elvin E. Hulshizer, 84, Committal Service: 11am, Friday, April 22, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Francis S. Parra

Francis S. Parra

March 9, 2011

Francis S. Parra, 78, Visitation: 5-9pm Vigil/Rosary: 7pm, Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 9am, Monday, March 14, 2011 at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Interment: Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Apolonia Diaz

Apolonia Diaz

March 8, 2011

Apolonia Diaz, 87, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Friday, March 11, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 am, Saturday, March 12, 2011 at St. Jude’s Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memorial Pines Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

David J. Kelly

David J. Kelly

March 7, 2011

Kelly, David J., 47, Memorial Service: 2pm, Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Private. He is survived by his parents, Edward and Sadako and sister, Joanne Kelly. Services Entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Andrea Denise Rivera

Andrea Denise Rivera

March 6, 2011

Andrea Denise Rivera, 20, entered into rest on March 6, 2011. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and cousin to her family. She is survived by her parents, Ernesto and Martha Rivera, her sister Priscilla, her husband Mario Yañez, and their two sons, Jacob and David Yañez. Andrea was a student at El Paso Community College pursuing a degree...

Letty Adriana Prine

Letty Adriana Prine

March 6, 2011

Letty Adriana “Nana” Prine, our beloved Sister, Niece, and beautiful friend, left us to join hands and walk with Our Lord on March 6, 2011. Her life was a blessing and a gift to us all. Her contagious smile and giving spirit will continue to touch each one of us. Born in Beeville, Texas on July 22, 1963 but called...

Francisco Inostroza

Francisco Inostroza

March 6, 2011

Francisco Inostroza, 84, passed away March 6, 2011. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted...

John Edgar Fleager

John Edgar Fleager

March 5, 2011

John E. Fleager, 92, Services and Interment will Private. He is survived by his daughter, Valene, nephew, Richard Fleager, and 2 grandchildren.

Mary V. Williams

Mary V. Williams

March 4, 2011

Mary V. Williams, 74, passed away Friday, March 4, 2011. She was born September 8, 1936 in Calvert, Texas to Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Williams. She was a nurse for over 30 years until retiring in 2006. During this time she worked various jobs that allowed her to offer her special touch to the many lives she came into contact...