Obituaries

Nathaniel Dallas Jenkins

Nathaniel Dallas Jenkins

February 22, 2011

In loving memory of our son Nathaniel Dallas Jenkins. He passed away February 22, 2011. Nathaniel is survived by his parents Ron Jenkins and Lisa Harden, his brother and sisters, Joshua, Ashlynne, and Makayla, his grandparents, Ron and Julietta Jenkins and Gerald and Lupe Phipps. He is also survived by many great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Even though he never...

Charles Frank Serna

Charles Frank Serna

February 21, 2011

Charles Frank Serna, 66, passed away on February 21, 2011. Charlie was born on July 24, 1944 in Hatch, NM to Ramon and Rosie Serna. He was well known to the surrounding communities. He loved baseball, collecting sports cards, and socializing. He was a great husband, father and friend. He will be greatly missed but, remembered forever. He is survived...

Elizabeth C. Beasley

Elizabeth C. Beasley

February 21, 2011

Elizabeth C. Beasley, 85, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2011 at Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada. She was born on November 19, 1925 on a farm near Tipton, Kansas. She worked as a book-keeper for Hilton Hotels and later for Dewitt & Rearick/Genpart, Corp. in El Paso, Tx. She is survived by two children: Deborah Ruebush of Pearland, Texas...

Trinidad Quiñonez

Trinidad Quiñonez

February 20, 2011

Trinidad Quiñonez, 66, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2011.Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church (Main Church). Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery....

Young P.

Young P.

February 20, 2011

Young P. Cho was born January 30, 1931. Young was born in Chinju, South Korea. Young was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her sons; Bong Ho, Sung Ho, Chang Ho and Su Ho Cho and her daughters; Suji Hyonsuk and Yon Sook Cho. Eight brothers and two sisters. Eight grandchildren. Visitation: 5-9 pm Friday, February...

Juan Castro,

Juan Castro,

February 20, 2011

Juan Castro, Jr., 82, lifelong resident of El Paso, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2011 with his family by his side. He was a Korean War Veteran, 40th Division, 160th Infantry, Company G. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Army of Occupation Medal (Japan), Korean Service Medal with one service star, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense...

Martha Calhoun Prime

Martha Calhoun Prime

February 20, 2011

Martha Ford Prime passed away February 20, 2011. She was born in Belcher, Louisiana on June 22, 1917 to the late James and Mittie Ford, and moved to El Paso as a young girl. She married Col. N.P.Prime in March of 1944, and they spent their early marriage in the military, stationed in Cleveland and Louisville, and at times were...

Willard T. Monette

Willard T. Monette

February 19, 2011

Monette, Willard, 62, Graveside Service: 10:30am, Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Lois Marie Sandquist Rystad

Lois Marie Sandquist Rystad

February 18, 2011

Lois Marie Sandquist Rystad was born September 30, 1915 near Villisca, Iowa. Upon graduation from high school she moved to Des Moines, Iowa where she attended secretarial school and became the Executive Secretary for the CEO of Bankers Life. In 1940 she married Grant A. Rystad with whom she shared 54 loving years. In 1955 they moved to El Paso...

Severa Medellin

Severa Medellin

February 18, 2011

Severa Medellin. 76 passed away February 18, 2011. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday, February 21, 2011 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. (Time Pending),Tuesday, February 21, 2011 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Mary Key Windham

Mary Key Windham

February 17, 2011

Mary K. Windham. Mary graduated from Texas State University (South West Texas State) with a B.S. in Home Economics. Mrs.Windham retired from Austin High School where she taught Home Economics for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Virgie Key and husband Norman Windham of 52 years. She is survived by a son, James...

Dale M. Ashton

Dale M. Ashton

February 17, 2011

DALE MARTIN ASHTON, 50, passed away on February 17, 2011, in San Antonio, TX after a brief battle with cancer. Dale was a lifelong resident of El Paso. He was born on August 5, 1960 in El Paso, TX. Dale proudly served in the US Navy after graduating from Burgess High School. He attended El Paso Community College and the...

Elizabeth Montanez

Elizabeth Montanez

February 16, 2011

Elizabeth Montanez passed away February 16, 2011. She was a very active women and very independent. We will miss her forever and she will always be in our hearts. She is survived by sons; Enrique Martinez and Erick Montanez, Daughter; Carolina Martinez, four brothers and six sisters. Grandchild Laila Ster Estrada. Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Sunday, February...

John B Gustaitis

John B Gustaitis

February 15, 2011

John B. Gustaitis (SFC US Army Retired), 84, of El Paso, Texas, passed away Tuesday February 15, 2011. He was born October 31, 1926, in Scranton, Pennsylvania to the late Bartholomew “Barney” and Petrone Zabelskis Gustaitis. He became affectionately known as “Gus” to close friends and family. He involved himself in the community; joining the Senior Garden Club, Knights of...

Oscar F. Casavantes

Oscar F. Casavantes

February 14, 2011

Oscar F. Casavantes passed away February 14, 2011. A lifelong resident of El Paso, he was a former school teacher in the El Paso Independent School District and was retired U.S. Civil Service Employee from White Sands Missile Range, serving as the First Civilian Chief of Transportation, Property Branch. He was also the first civilian Records Administrator at Ft. Bliss....

Bill Otis Watts

Bill Otis Watts

February 14, 2011

Bill Otis Watts was born on June 10, 1929 in Riverton Louisiana and left this world on Feb 14, 2011. He moved to El Paso in 1945 and graduated from Ysleta High School . He retired as a shift supervisor from Standard Oil Refinery in 1983 after working there for 33 years. He was an enthusiastic vegetable gardener and he...

Walter P. Klinikowski

Walter P. Klinikowski

February 14, 2011

Klinikowski, Walter P., 89, Committal Service: 2:00 pm Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery

Gloria Hernandez

Gloria Hernandez

February 14, 2011

Gloria Hernandez, 63, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2011. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home – Americas. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 18, 2011 Sunset Funeral Home – Americas. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel...

Adrian Raul Gomez

Adrian Raul Gomez

February 13, 2011

Adrian Raul Gómez “Flick“, June 24, 1984-February 13, 2011. Loving son, father, husband. Survived by wife; Erica Montellano, son, Johnny V. Gómez, daughter; Diana R. Gómez, brother, Adam Gómez, parents; Raul and Diane Gómez, grandmothers; Ramona Gómez, and Juana Ugolini. Our time with you was short but we know we will be together again. You are now at peace with...

Michael Lloyd Senclair

Michael Lloyd Senclair

February 13, 2011

Michael Lloyd “Lizard” Senclair, 28, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home – Americas. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 17, 2011 San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will be private. Services...