Obituaries

Cecilia G Giovas

Cecilia G Giovas

September 30, 2011

Cecilia Giovas mother, grandmother, wife, philanthropist and devout catholic, passed away on September 30, 2011. She was born October 11, 1937 in El Paso Texas, to Rodolfo and Enriqueta Garcia. She is loved and remembered by her faithful husband of 41 years Demetrious Giova; two daughters Mary Helen and husband Joseph Quezada and Katherine and husband Jose David Garcia; four...

Maria Romo

Maria Romo

September 30, 2011

Maria Romo (or “Mary,” as she was known to many), age 81, passed away Friday, September 30, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, survived by her husband, Rodolfo; sons, Rodolfo Jr. of El Paso, Texas, and Carlos of Artesia, N.M.; daughters, Susan of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Laura of Emeryville, Calif.; daughters-in-law,...

Amparo I. Hernandez

Amparo I. Hernandez

September 29, 2011

Amparo I. Hernandez, 87, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2011. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband; Jose O. Hernandez. She is survived her sons; Lorenzo Hernandez ( Eileen), Joe Hernandez, and Victor Hernandez (Terry), daughters; Lupe McCoy ( John), Gracie Arredondo( Joe,) Hilda Leyva (Manny) and Delia...

Ellen J. Merrill

Ellen J. Merrill

September 29, 2011

Ellen J. Merrill, 87, Visitation will be held from 12:30-3:00pm with a Funeral Service to begin at 1pm, Monday, October 3, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment will be private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Patricia M. Hogge

Patricia M. Hogge

September 29, 2011

Patricia M. Hogge, 75, Visitation will be held from 8:30-9:30am, Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. A Committal Service will begin at 10am, Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Elva Cabada de Maldonado

Elva Cabada de Maldonado

September 29, 2011

Elva Cabada de Maldonado a 3rd Order Franciscan, born September 28, 1930 died September 29, 2011 beloved wife of Aurelio Maldonado married 58 years, devoted mother to Edgard, Olga, Rosaura, Gerardo, Javier, Mario, Blanca and George, a loving mother figure to her brothers and sisters, Mario, Arnoldo, Graciela, Alfonso, Humberto and Irma, cherished by her 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren....

Gilbert Lugo

Gilbert Lugo

September 29, 2011

Gilbert Lugo, 68, Visitation: 5-9pm Scripture Service: 7pm, Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service: 9am, Friday, October 7, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Julia Garcia

Julia Garcia

September 29, 2011

Julia Gsrcia,77, Visitation 3-9 p.m. Saturday October 1, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 3 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Interment Desert View Cemetery.

Fred Z. Puga

Fred Z. Puga

September 28, 2011

Fred Z. Puga, 86, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, surrounded by his beloved wife, Nettie, of 65 years, daughters, Nora Sue Aldaco and husband Manny of El Paso, Texas, Norma Lee Baca and husband, Lee of Los Lunas, New Mexico. Papa Fred was born August 20, 1925 in Big Spring, Texas to Manuel and Dora...

Josephine Gutierrez

Josephine Gutierrez

September 28, 2011

Josephine Gutierrez, 83, Services and Interment: Private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Carlton James Adams

Carlton James Adams

September 27, 2011

Carlton James Adams left us on September 27, 2011. He is survived by his loving mother, Helen Adams; his brother, Leslie Adams; his wife, Rosa Maria Adams; his daughters, Angelica Reyes and Cindy Adams; son-in-law, David Moran; and four granddaughters: Kristina, Ebonie, Lilian, and Felicity. He was a dedicated worker, husband, and father. He always took care of his family...

Simma Ester Galston Leslie

Simma Ester Galston Leslie

September 27, 2011

Simma Esther Galston Leslie, 87, born in Rockaway, New York in 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bertram Lawrence Leslie; father, Sol Galston, mother, Rose Estee Galston. She is survived by daughters: Rudya Linkous (Rod), Idenne Whetsel (Dane); grandchildren: Virginia Trevey, Shawn and Shannon Kelley; Thomas Linkous; Tray, Zach, Nicholas and Dane Jr. Whetsel; and great grandchildren....

Maria Teresa Lennox

Maria Teresa Lennox

September 27, 2011

Maria Teresa Lennox, 46, passed away on September 27, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband, Kevin L. Lennox; son, Kevin Jr.; daughter, Melissa Lennox; parents, Manuel and Caritina Moreno; brothers: Manuel, Fidel, Eusebio, and Juan; sisters: Luz Read; Maria de Rosario Guerra, and Valentina Moreno. Visitation will be held from 5-8pm, Sunday, October 2, 2011 and from 12-1pm,...

Daniel Zavala

Daniel Zavala

September 27, 2011

Our beloved Daniel Zavala passed away on September 27, 2011 surrounded by loved ones. He was a humble man with a kind heart and gentle personality who loved his family. His unique sense of humor brought smiles and laughter to those close to him. In his young days as a member of the Delta Boys Club boxing team “El Champ”...

Francisco Perez,

Francisco Perez,

September 26, 2011

Francisco (Frank) Perez Jr., 58, passed away Monday, September 26, 2011. Born in El Paso, TX, to Francisco and Guadalupe Perez. He was currently employed by Imagine Enterprises as a Social Security Coordinator providing assistance to individuals in the Social Security system. Frank began his career at White Sands soon after college. He retired as a civil service employee from...

Mario Porras

Mario Porras

September 26, 2011

Mario Porras, 59, Visitation: 5-9pm, Vigil/Rosary: 6pm, Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 1pm, Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment: Memory Gardens of the Valley.

Maria C. Villarreal

Maria C. Villarreal

September 26, 2011

Maria C. Villarreal, 80, Visitation will be held from 5-9pm with a Prayer Service to begin at 7pm, Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Services will begin at 12pm, Friday, September 30, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment will follow at Desert View Cemetery in Chaparral, New Mexico.

Lorenzo V. Ortiz

Lorenzo V. Ortiz

September 25, 2011

Lorenzo V. Ortiz, 66, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Juana Ortiz. He is survived by wife of 48 years, Esperanza Ortiz; sons; Javier and Lorenzo Ortiz; daughter, Sandra Shields; brother, Manuel Ortiz; 9 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5-9pm; Vigil/Rosary to begin at 7pm, Wednesday,...

Helen Martinez

Helen Martinez

September 25, 2011

Helen Martinez, 95, received her wings on Sept. 25th, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Enrique Martinez. She is survived by her children: Elena Green, Patricia Rodriguez, Henry Martinez, Cynthia Gonzales and David Martinez; half sisters, Guadalupe Bloxdorf and Cecilia Castro. She has 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. Visitation: 5-9 Vigil: 7pm, September 29,...

Elvira Luz Lujan

Elvira Luz Lujan

September 23, 2011

Elvira Luz Lujan , 86 passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011. Visitation: 3:00 pm -6:00 pm, at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas, With a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Tuesday, September 27, 2011. Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday September 28, 2011 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment: Fabens Cemetery....