Obituaries

Belia Martinez

Belia Martinez

January 27, 2011

Belia Martinez, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2011. She is survived by her sons: Jose and Carlos Martinez, daughters; Irene Baeza, Yolanda Cortez, Bernardina Martinez, Victoria Salazar, Lorenza Delgado and Socorro Martinez, brothers Luis and Ricardo Diaz, sisters; Enriqueta Recio, Macrina and Francisca Diaz. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at...

Betty Jean Smalls

Betty Jean Smalls

January 27, 2011

Betty Jean White Williams Smalls of El Paso, Texas formerly of El Dorado, Arkansas entered into Gods Kingdom on January 27, 2011 at a local hospital. Ms. Smalls was born January 31, 1948 to Malcolm & Margaret Ford White. Ms. Smalls Graduated from Washington High School in 1965. She Worked for Department of Defense at William Beaumont Hospital until she...

Virginia Lillian White

Virginia Lillian White

January 27, 2011

Virginia L. White died January 27, 2011. Ginny, a native New Yorker, was born April 30, 1925, to Michael and Rose Esto. After graduation from John Adams High in Ozone Park, Ginny worked as a secretary in Manhattan, including an exciting time at the Celanese Corporation offices in the Empire State Building. Ginny married Victor Voss Firth and travelled with...

Shelly Lynn Ruiz

Shelly Lynn Ruiz

January 26, 2011

Shelly Lynn Ruiz, 37, passed away on January 26, 2011. Survived by her husband; Fernando Ruiz, father; Milton Wood, son; Shawn Murphy, daughters; Samantha Murphy and Cindy T. Cruz. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Gathering of family and friends will be held from 8:00 a.m. to...

Jose Victor Silva

Jose Victor Silva

January 25, 2011

Jose Victor Silva, 89, Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, January 27, 2011 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church. Survived by wife, Guadalupe G. Silva; sons, Jose Jesus, Victor Alejandro, Simon Gabriel, and Erin R. Silva; daughter, Adriana Elena Silva de Bautista and Blanca Silva de Marcel. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Ramona Rodriguez

Ramona Rodriguez

January 25, 2011

Ramona Montoya Rodriguez, Our beautiful mother was called home January 25th. She was born and raised in Smeltertown, Texas. She was born on April 24, 1920. Waiting for her in Heaven are her husband, Silverio, her parents, Catalina and Martin Montoya, sister, Josefina Robles and her brothers, Humberto and Isidro Montoya. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Silverio,...

Hector E. Sanchez

Hector E. Sanchez

January 25, 2011

Hector E. Sanchez, 27 passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. He is survived by his parents; Enrique and Maria Sanchez, brother; Carlos Alejandro Sanchez, sister; Abagail Sanchez, grandmother; Juana Sanchez. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-East located at 750 N....

Enedina L. Fonseca

Enedina L. Fonseca

January 24, 2011

Enedina L. Fonseca, 75, passed away on Mondy, January 24, 2011. She is survived by her daughters; Nancy L. Hernandez (Albert), Linda L. Fonseca (Pablo Lozano), Alma L. Muro (Ruben), sister; Yolanda Esparza, grandkids; Delilah Dominguez (David), Veronica Hernandez (Tino Alvarez). Staff Sgt. Mario Muro-U.S.M.C., Gina Cangas (Michael), Valerie Hernandez, great-grandkids; John Quiros Jr., Jacob Dominguez, Derek Muro, Mario Muro,...

Richard Tilman Ware

Richard Tilman Ware

January 24, 2011

Dr. Richard Tilman Ware, 85, Royal Ambassador of Christ, Beloved and Devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather. Born June 21, 1925 in Morningsport, Louisiana, went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2011 in El Paso, Texas. Dr. Ware served in the United States Navy as a Seaman First Class, performing the duties of Arial Photographer and also worked with...

Jesus Arturo Escareno

Jesus Arturo Escareno

January 24, 2011

Jesus Arturo Escareno, 40. Graveside Service: 2pm, Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Desert View Cemetery. Survived by mother, Alida; wife, Patricia; sons: Jesus Jr., Derik and Marco; daughter, Amber; sisters, Jessica, Aimee, and Keila. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Isaiah James Luna

Isaiah James Luna

January 23, 2011

Isaiah James Luna, 19. Loving son and brother passed away January 23, 2011. He was a 2009 Andress High School Graduate who was preparing to proudly serve our country in the US Air Force. He will be missed by many but will always be in everyones hearts and memories. "We will always love you Zaya!!! God Bless you!" Visitation: 5-9pm,...

Elena A. Sullivan

Elena A. Sullivan

January 23, 2011

Elena A. Sullivan, nacio el 17 de Septiembre de 1929, sobrevivió a sus 7 hermanos: Maria, Dolores, Luis, Hipólito, Ernesto, Bertha y Anastasio Almeida. Contrajo matrimonio con el Sr. Charlie L. Sullivan. Sus hijos son Carlos, Ricardo, Roberto Sullivan y su hija Sandra Sullivan de Lozada. Sus nietos Caleb y Sulley Sullivan, Sandra e Juan Lozada. Trabajó por 23 años...

Natividad Quintana

Natividad Quintana

January 23, 2011

Natividad Quintana, 87. Visitation: 5-9pm Vigil: 7 pm, Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Monday, January 31, 2011 Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Committal Service: 11am, Monday, January 31, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by son, Raul H. Quintana.

Donald G. Maurer

Donald G. Maurer

January 22, 2011

Donald G Maurer, 53. Committal Service: 11:00am,Wednesday, Febuary 2, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by mother, Maria Maurer; wife, Gail Maurer; son, Donald David Maurer, ; and sister, Eva Cashell.

Virginia Vasquez

Virginia Vasquez

January 22, 2011

Virginia Vasquez, 80, passed away on January 22, 2011. Virginia was born in El Paso on May 22, 1930. She spent her early years in Cd. Juarez. She married her husband Jose Arnulfo Vasquez and moved to El Paso in 1967. Virginia became a widow in 1974, and proudly worked to support her children. She buried three of her sons...

Sally Covarrubias

Sally Covarrubias

January 22, 2011

Sally Covarrubias, 65, passed away on Saturday January 22, 2011. Her survivors include her daughter; Melinda Lopez, sister: Felice Worthen and 4 grandchildren. Gathering of Friends and Family will be at 1 pm Saturday, January 29, 2011 with a Memorial Service at 2 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East located at 750 N. Carolina Dr. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home...

Georgina Velarde

Georgina Velarde

January 22, 2011

Georgina Velarde, 31. Visitation: 5-9pm Vigil: 7pm, Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10am, Friday, January 28, 2011 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by mother, Tomasa Granados; husband, Miguel Ochoa; sons: Marcos Daniel Villanueva and Miguel Anjel Ochoa; and daughter, Michelle Ailiene Ochoa; 8 brothers and...

Ricardo Gallegos

Ricardo Gallegos

January 21, 2011

Ricardo Gallegos, 53, Visitation will be held from 11:00 am-5:00 pm, Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-West and from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm at San Martin de Porras Catholic Church with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 pm, January 27, 2011 at San Martin de Porras Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memorial...

Elvira L. Downey

Elvira L. Downey

January 21, 2011

Elvira L. Downey (Lee), 81, of El Paso, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2011 after a short illness. Best known as Elvie by friends and family, she was born on January 25, 1929 in the Philippine Islands. In 1949, Elvie married the dear Captain Willem Downey until his demise in 1990. She is survived by two devoted sons: David...

David R Rodriguez

David R Rodriguez

January 20, 2011

David R. Rodriguez, 78, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2011. He is survived by his wife; Antonia Rodriguez, sons; David Jr., Armando, Michael, and Luis Fernando Rodriguez, and Hector Serna, daughters; Estela Escriche, Lilia Luquin, Ernestina Rodriguez, Maria Vela, Rosario Medina, and Gracie Serna, brother; Eligio Rodriguez sister; Consuelo Rodriguez. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m....