Obituaries
Eugene W. Corum
February 4, 2011
Eugene W. Corum, 72. Visitation: 10:30 am- 12:30 pm Tuesday, February 8, 2011 with a Funeral Service to begin at 12:30 noon at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
Ricardo Q. Morales
February 4, 2011
Ricardo Q. Morales, 59, passed away Friday, February 4, 2011. Ricardo was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas; He ended his career as a dispatcher for Mesilla Valley Transportation. Survived by his loving wife of 40 years Manuela Morales, son; Daniel Morales, daughter; Susie A. Prado, brothers; Zach, and Rudy Morales, Joel, Carlos, Jaime, and Arturo Rubio, sisters; Rita,...
John Curtis Harper
February 4, 2011
John C. Harper, 59, (Retired El Paso Fire Fighter) born August 22, 1951 in El Paso, Texas was called to the side of his Lord and Savior on the morning of Friday, February 4, 2011. John was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Carnes and brother Larry Carnes. Those...
Brenda J. Fourzan
February 2, 2011
Brenda J. Fourzan, 70, Visitation: 8:00-10am Monday, February 7, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Committal Service: 10:30am, Monday, February 7, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
Ofelia Duran
February 2, 2011
Ofelia (Mama) Loera Duran, 77, was chosen to walk through the gates of heaven on February 2, 2011. Lifelong resident of Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Nation. She gave life to thirteen children, was a strong devoted mother and role model to her family and the community. She was “Mama” to all who were blessed to have known her. Survived by:...
Gilbert Simon Acosta
February 2, 2011
Borderland Gilbert Simon Acosta, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, age 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, and proud graduate of Bowie High School. Gilbert was a Parts Manager at Contractor’s Equipment Company. After retirement, his favorite pastime was spending time with family. He especially...
Lazara Maldonado
February 2, 2011
Lazara Maldonado, 85, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m., Sunday, February 6, 2011 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 7, 2011 at San Antonio Church. Interment will be held at Restlawn Memorial Park. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral...
William M Carrithers
February 2, 2011
William M. Carrithers, 91, born November 26, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois passed away on February 2, 2011 in El Paso, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth E. Carrithers. He is survived by his son, William M. Carrithers II and his daughter, Kathleen L. McCombs, 3 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild. Committal Service will...
Mario R. Villalobos
February 1, 2011
Mario Ramirez Villalobos, 55, born February 20, 1955 and returned home to our Heavenly Father on February 1, 2011. He protected our country by serving in the U.S. Army where he earned several letters of commendation, medals, and was an expert rifleman. He owned and operated a successful body shop for over twenty five years. He was also a Mexican...
Leilah F. Ferrell
February 1, 2011
Ferrell, Leilah, 81. Visitation: 10am-12pm Friday, February 4, 2011at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Private.
Benita Gomez
February 1, 2011
Benita Gomez, 98, passed away February 1, 2011. Benita, a homemaker, born in Ruidosa, Texas March 21, 1912 was preceded in death by her husband Refugio Gomez. She is survived by one brother, Isaac Hernandez, four sons; Emmanuel (Oralia), Refugio Jr. (Emily), Luis (Amelia) and Mario Gomez and by six daughters; Guadalupe Santiago, Chila Cerecerez (Francisco), Mary Gomez, Rosalina Peveto...
Thomas Edward Meeks
January 31, 2011
Thomas Edward Meeks, 65, Services and Interment will take place in Scottsburg, Indiana.
Jose L. Alvidrez
January 31, 2011
Jose L. Alvidrez, 87, of El Paso, TX beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle passed away at his home on Monday, January 31, 2011 He was a graduate of Bowie High School and he proudly served his country in the US Army from 1942-1945. He is preceded in death by his father, Timoteo Alvidrez, mother; Nellie Buono, several brothers...
Arturo Flores
January 30, 2011
Arturo Flores, age 55, joined our Heavenly Father and beloved parents on January 30, 2011 surrounded by family and friends. A lifetime resident of El Paso, Arturo (Tury) was born on January 2, 1956 to Luis and Luz Flores. A loving brother, uncle, and friend, Tury endured several health challenges over the years but always maintained his spirit and positive...
Rachel O. Shaw
January 30, 2011
Rachel O. Shaw. 98, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, January 30. She is survived by her son John C. Shaw, daughter Patricia Shaw Mehl, son-in-law Don Mehl, and granddaughters Megan and Kayla Mehl. A long time resident of El Paso. She was a member of the Lower Valley Womens’ Club, El Paso newcomers, Ft. Bliss officers Wives Club,...
Antonia O. Almodovar
January 29, 2011
Antonia Ortiz Almodovar, 68, went to the Lord on January 29, 2011 at home surrounded by family. She was born to the late Jesus and Victoriana Ortiz on December 16, 1942, in Delicias, Chihuahua. She is survived by her sons Marco, Alejandro, Jesse, and daughter Ana. Antonia is also survived by 11 grandchildren Fernanda, Dannia, Marco, Samantha, Alex, Madeline, Ana...
Constance Neville White
January 29, 2011
Constance Neville Rickard White died January 28, 2011, at the age of 93. Daughter of Brent N. and Edith C. Rickard, she came to El Paso as a young girl when her father was named manager of the ASARCO smelter. Connie lived at the smelter for several years before moving to Sunset Heights. She attended Dudley School and graduated from...
Mary Josephine Holik
January 29, 2011
Mary Josephine Holik 1928-2011 Mary Jo Holik passed away on January 29, 2011 after a prolonged and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born in El Paso, Texas to Adin Allen and Margaret Whitfield Brown (Brownie and Tita), Mary Jo spent her early childhood in Parral, Chihuahua, a place she was fond of calling ‘La tierra de Dios y la capital...
Chester "Chet" Corey
January 28, 2011
Chet Corey, a native of Detroit, Michigan, died on January 28, 2011 after a long illness. Chet was a long-time Sales and Marketing Executive. He is survived by his wife Anne, sons, Mark and Chris Corey and grandson, Evan Corey. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday, February 7, 2011, at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Services...
Mark Stephen Tillotson
January 28, 2011
Mark Stephen Tillotson was born in El Paso, Texas on December 28, 1954 to James B. Tillotson, Sr. (deceased) and Etsuko “Lucy” Tillotson (deceased). Mark passed away at his home in Parker, Colorado on January 28, 2011. He was a designer and project manager for The Worth Group in Denver, Colorado. Mark was loving, loyal and adventurous. He will be...