Obituaries

Lettie A. James

Lettie A. James

April 20, 2011

Lettie A. James, 83, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on April 20, 2011 in El Paso, TX. She was born in Greenville, SC on November 1, 1927 and was a resident of El Paso for 35 years. She was preceded in death by her son, Steve Ballew of Greenville, SC and Charles and Inez Shackleford of...

Amelia Padilla

Amelia Padilla

April 19, 2011

Amelia Padilla, 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Visitation will be on Monday, April 25, 2011 from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Mass will be at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to...

Olivia R. Samaniego

Olivia R. Samaniego

April 18, 2011

Olivia R. Samaniego, 90, born July 4, 1920 in Durango, Mexico passed away on April 18, 2011 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was united in marriage to Carlos A. Samaniego, Sr. in 1941 and together they had 3 beautiful children. On Jan. 7, 1958 she became a naturalized American citizen. She was a former Retail Manager for Glass Apparel located in...

Tim Thompson

Tim Thompson

April 17, 2011

Tim Thompson,, 90, Visitation will be held from 5-9pm, Monday, April 25, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Service will begin at 12pm, Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service to follow at 1pm, Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Jorge Israel Rangel Ramirez

Jorge Israel Rangel Ramirez

April 17, 2011

Jorge Israel Rangel Ramirez, 31, Funeral Service will be held at 12:30 pm, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Mary Olivas

Mary Olivas

April 16, 2011

Mary Olivas, 90, passed away on April 16, 2011. Mary was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She was a member of the parish of Guardian Angle Catholic Church. She was born in El Paso , TX on September 22, 1920 to parents Harry and Mary Tilton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rodrick E. Olivas; son,...

Florencio De la Rosa

Florencio De la Rosa

April 14, 2011

Florencio De La Rosa, 79, Visitation: 5-9 p.m., Vigil 7:00 p.m. April 19, 2011 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. April 20, 2011 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Interment: Anthony Cemetery.

Julia Contreras Armendariz vda De Bueno

Julia Contreras Armendariz vda De Bueno

April 14, 2011

Julia Contreras Armendariz vda. De Bueno, 78, Visitation will be held from 3:00-9:00 pm, Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 pm, Monday, April 18, 2011 at St. Francis of Assis Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memorial Pines Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Jose Jesus Hernandez

Jose Jesus Hernandez

April 13, 2011

Jose Jesus Hernandez, 76, passed away on April 13, 2011. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be said at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2011 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas.

Jose Robledo Lopez

Jose Robledo Lopez

April 13, 2011

Jose “Pepe” R. Lopez, age 63, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011. He has been an El Paso resident since 1971. He worked at the Farah Jean Factory and Levi Strauss for more than 20 years. The oldest of twelve siblings, he enjoyed practicing his English with others, cooking, talking on the phone with family and spoiling his grandchildren with...

Refugio R. Sanchez

Refugio R. Sanchez

April 13, 2011

Refugio (Cuca) Sanchez, 82 passed away on April 13. Cuca was a devoted Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Aunt. She was a Civil Service retiree who was active in the Altar Society of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She was also Past President and Lifetime Member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post # 5615 and a Retired Senior Volunteer with the...

James Merrill Ackley

James Merrill Ackley

April 13, 2011

James Merrill Ackley, born in New York to Merrill and Lois Larsh Ackley June 14, 1932. Left with cherished memories are his wife Loretta, son James and daughter Rosemary Mielke. His family also lovingly included Naomi Ackley, grandchildren Katie Ackley, Lauren, Samuel, Ryan and Laureen Mielke. He was a proud, caring, and loving foster father of many pre-adoptive infants. He...

Guadalupe Escobedo

Guadalupe Escobedo

April 12, 2011

Guadalupe Escobedo, 83, Visitation will be held from 4:00-9:00 pm, Friday, April 15, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 16, 2011 at St. Matthews Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Evergreen East Cemetery.

Ralph "Bud" McClelland

Ralph "Bud" McClelland

April 10, 2011

Ralph “Bud” McClelland, 67, passed away on April 10, 2011. Mr. McClelland was a Vietnam Veteran in the U.S. Army. Lived in El Paso, Texas since 1964. He was a Certified Financial Planner and was also a Century Club Member & Supporter for UTEP Golf Program. He loved golf and fishing. He is survived by his daughters, Lauren Phillips and...

Ramiro Dominguez

Ramiro Dominguez

April 9, 2011

Ramiro Dominguez. 73 passed away April 9, 2011. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2011 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Funeral Mass will be at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at St. Stephen Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Virginia Maryann Hart

Virginia Maryann Hart

April 9, 2011

Virginia M. Hart (nee: Bennett), 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday morning, April 9, 2011 at The Hospice of Dayton. Prior to living in Dayton, OH for the last 7 years she lived in El Paso, TX for over 35 years. She was born on December 2, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. She was preceded in death...

Rosa Maria Peña

Rosa Maria Peña

April 9, 2011

On April 9, 2011, Rosa M. Peña shared her last moments with us after a long battle with breast cancer. Rosa touched each one of us in her own special way and shared a piece of her heart with each one of us.. She is preceded in death by her parents; Rodolfo and Maria Luisa, siblings; Gregorio, Jesus and Guadalupe,...

George Davis

George Davis

April 9, 2011

George Davis passed away on April 9,2011. He is survived by his wife Katherine and his four sons Tom, George, Bruce, Glenn and his daughter in law Diane. He also is remembered by his beloved sister Ginny and brother in law Mac Etheredge. He has two grandchildren Malia and Kaden who he adored. He was preceded in death by his...

Pinela Ignacia

Pinela Ignacia

April 8, 2011

Maria Ignacia Pinela 88. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2011 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Americas.

Hilda Anderson Kendrick

Hilda Anderson Kendrick

April 7, 2011

Hilda Anderson Kendrick, 93, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2011. Born in Sour Lake, TX, Hilda attended Texas Women’s University and later taught business in East Texas, where she met her husband, Wallace. They were married in December 1940. In 1941, Hilda began a 30+ year career as an army wife, caring for her husband and family through three...