Obituaries

Clyde Welby Atwood

Clyde Welby Atwood

March 12, 2011

SFC Atwood was a WW2 Veteran who made El Paso his home for over 55 years. He was a combat veteran, awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge and numerous other citations. SFC Atwood served in the European Theatre of Operations with General Patton’s 3rd Army and was wounded the 23rd of March 1945 near the Rhine River....

Richard G. Pena

Richard G. Pena

March 11, 2011

Richard “Coke” Pena 59, an El Paso native, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2011. He last worked at El Paso Specialty Hospital. He loved his job and he had a zest for life. He had a passion for music, especially The Beatles. He enjoyed his downtime at Sunland Park Race Track. He will be remembered best as a loving...

Pedro Morehead,

Pedro Morehead,

March 11, 2011

Pedro “Pete” Morehead, Jr., born in El Paso, Texas on November 10, 1941, our beloved father, husband, brother, grandfather, and friend, left us to join hands and walk with Our Lord on March 11, 2011 after loosing a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Olga; sons: George, Fred, and David; and daughter, Yvette. His siblings, Lilia...

Joe Torcoletti

Joe Torcoletti

March 11, 2011

Guiseppe Torcoletti (Joe), 91 entered into eternal life on March 11, 2011. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Guiseppe proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was also a long time member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife,...

Joyce Louise Burns

Joyce Louise Burns

March 10, 2011

Joyce M. Burns, 78, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, March 10, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty five years, Charles Burns. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother known as “Gram” to most of her extended family. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. She was a...

Elvin Edward Hulshizer

Elvin Edward Hulshizer

March 9, 2011

Elvin E. Hulshizer, 84, Committal Service: 11am, Friday, April 22, 2011 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Francis S. Parra

Francis S. Parra

March 9, 2011

Francis S. Parra, 78, Visitation: 5-9pm Vigil/Rosary: 7pm, Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 9am, Monday, March 14, 2011 at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Interment: Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Apolonia Diaz

Apolonia Diaz

March 8, 2011

Apolonia Diaz, 87, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Friday, March 11, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 am, Saturday, March 12, 2011 at St. Jude’s Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memorial Pines Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

David J. Kelly

David J. Kelly

March 7, 2011

Kelly, David J., 47, Memorial Service: 2pm, Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment: Private. He is survived by his parents, Edward and Sadako and sister, Joanne Kelly. Services Entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.

Andrea Denise Rivera

Andrea Denise Rivera

March 6, 2011

Andrea Denise Rivera, 20, entered into rest on March 6, 2011. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and cousin to her family. She is survived by her parents, Ernesto and Martha Rivera, her sister Priscilla, her husband Mario Yañez, and their two sons, Jacob and David Yañez. Andrea was a student at El Paso Community College pursuing a degree...

Letty Adriana Prine

Letty Adriana Prine

March 6, 2011

Letty Adriana “Nana” Prine, our beloved Sister, Niece, and beautiful friend, left us to join hands and walk with Our Lord on March 6, 2011. Her life was a blessing and a gift to us all. Her contagious smile and giving spirit will continue to touch each one of us. Born in Beeville, Texas on July 22, 1963 but called...

Francisco Inostroza

Francisco Inostroza

March 6, 2011

Francisco Inostroza, 84, passed away March 6, 2011. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Services entrusted...

John Edgar Fleager

John Edgar Fleager

March 5, 2011

John E. Fleager, 92, Services and Interment will Private. He is survived by his daughter, Valene, nephew, Richard Fleager, and 2 grandchildren.

Mary V. Williams

Mary V. Williams

March 4, 2011

Mary V. Williams, 74, passed away Friday, March 4, 2011. She was born September 8, 1936 in Calvert, Texas to Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Williams. She was a nurse for over 30 years until retiring in 2006. During this time she worked various jobs that allowed her to offer her special touch to the many lives she came into contact...

Jose Arturo Hernandez

Jose Arturo Hernandez

March 4, 2011

In loving Memory of Jose Arturo Hernandez May 16, 1946-March 4, 2011 A beloved husband, father, and grandfather was welcomed into God’s loving arms on Friday morning. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Olga Hernandez and the families of his four grown children: daughter Eva Christina Hernandez, daughter Sofia and husband Cesar and grandchildren Anissa, Arianna,...

Rodolfo M. Grado

Rodolfo M. Grado

March 3, 2011

Rodolfo M. Grado, 83, went to be with Our Lord on March 3, 2011. A beloved father and husband, he is survived by his wife of 56 years, Cecilia V. Grado, sons; Roberto Grado (wife Susie), Rudy Grado, (wife Mary) and James R. Grado (wife Jessie), nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother; Jose Roberto...

Maria Teresa Chairez

Maria Teresa Chairez

March 3, 2011

Maria Teresa Chairez, 42, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2011. Visitation will be on Friday, March 4, 2011 from 4:00 -9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home East.

William H. Hatch

William H. Hatch

March 3, 2011

William Henry Hatch was born January 7, 1934 in Enid, Oklahoma to Clare Eugene and Winifred Madge Fisher Hatch. Bill graduated from high school and from Phillips University in Enid. After college, he went to work as an engineer with Schlumberger Oil Survey Corporation and was employed by them until being drafted into the United States Army. He first came...

Anthony Rodriguez

Anthony Rodriguez

March 2, 2011

Anthony Rodriguez, 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2011 with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas Interment will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted...

Teodoro G. Bocanegra

Teodoro G. Bocanegra

March 2, 2011

Teodoro G. Bocanegra, 72, Survived by his wife, Sally; son, Ricardo; brothers: Victor, Amado Jr., and Israel; and sisters: Corina Alfaro and Olga De La Torre. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 7, 2011 from 5:00-9:00pm at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Interment will be private.