Obituaries

Margarita Meraz

Margarita Meraz

June 5, 2026

Margarita Meraz,79, entered eternal rest on June 5, 2026 . Margarita is preceded in death by her parents, Gregorio Tapia and Francisca Bejarano. Her beloved husband Alberto Meraz Jr. . Brothers, Abelardo Tapia and Oscar Tapia. Sisters, Guillermina Hijar and Elva Olivas. Margarita is survived by her daughters, Alicia Meraz, Margie Meraz and Martha (Luis) Hernandez. Her brother, Manuel Alonzo...

Cynthia Isabel Gonzalez

Cynthia Isabel Gonzalez

June 5, 2026

Visitation will be held 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home- East, 750 N Carolina Dr with rosary at 6:00 PM.

Scripture Service will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 11,2026 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. 

Isela Leon

Isela Leon

June 5, 2026

Isela Leon, 71, was born on July 6, 1954, in Chihuahua, Mexico, and passed away on June 5, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Alberto Leon and Maria Juanita Hernandez; her brothers, Jose Alberto Leon Jr., George Leon, and Javier Leon; and her sister, Irene Galindo.

Isela is survived by her son, Talaat Leon, and his wife Jessica;...

Bertha Alicia Hernandez

Bertha Alicia Hernandez

June 5, 2026

Visitation will be held 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home - East, 750 N Carolina Dr with a Rosary at  6:00 pm.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, June 12, 2026 at Our Lady Of Mount Carmel. Followed by interment at 11:15 am at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 401 Zaragoza. Services entrusted...

Ventura Garcia Jimenez

Ventura Garcia Jimenez

June 5, 2026

Ventura Garcia Jimenez, 76, entered into eternal rest on June 05, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Ventura is preceded in death by his parents, Arnulfo Jimenez and Santiaga Garcia. Brothers, Manuel Garcia and Gregorio Jimenez. Ventura is survived by his beloved wife, Margarita Jimenez; his sons, Juan, Jorge and Carlos Jimenez. Brother, Tiburcio Garcia; sisters, Jesusita Jimenez and Cruz Murgia....

Martha Josefina Solorza

Martha Josefina Solorza

June 3, 2026

Martha Josefina Solorza Nevarez was born on July 29, 1929 in the El Pino Ranch, in Chihuahua, Mexico to Bernardo and Guadalupe Nevarez Mejía.

She grew up on the ranch with her brothers and sister: Andrés, Simón, Bernardo, Pedro, Ramón and Guadalupe. Her love for singing began in those early days with her siblings as her fellow musicians. Her devotion to...

Raul Jurado

Raul Jurado

June 2, 2026

Raul Jurado, 92, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Raul was born in Parral, Chihuahua on February 13,1934. 

He worked in construction for many years until his retirement in 1993. He married Irma Jurado, his wife of 55 years. Raul loved to dance. He and Irma would enter dancing competitions as a hobby.

Raul was very creative and hands-on and enjoyed...

Rosa B. Soto

Rosa B. Soto

June 1, 2026

Rosa B. Soto, 94, Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 20, 2026. Graveside Service will follow at 11:30 AM at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 401 S. Zaragoza.

Antonio "Tony" Vitela

Antonio "Tony" Vitela

May 31, 2026

Our dear and beloved husband, dad and grandfather, Antonio Vitela (Tony) passed on May 31, 2026 at the age of 85.

He entered the US Marine Corps on June 19, 1959 and discharged with honorable service on June 18, 1965. Specializing as an Assault Amphibious Vehicle Crewmember (MOS 1833), where he operated as an AmTrac Crewman. He faithfully served in the...

Nancy D. Lynch

Nancy D. Lynch

May 31, 2026

Our beloved Nancy Lynch, born October 26, 1924 in New Haven, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. She was the daughter of Hester Brite Vandervere and Donald Ross Dunkle.

She resided in El Paso most of her adult life. Her father was a United States Cavalry Officer. Nancy grew up and went to school in Marfa and El Paso,...

Barbara Ann Spear

Barbara Ann Spear

May 31, 2026

Barbara Ann Spear, 76, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, May 31, 2026. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and will be greatly missed. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Margaret (Steinbach) Brown, and her loving husband, Robert D. Spear. 

She is survived by her children: Derek (Yvonne) Spear, Dustin (Joy) Spear,...

Bibiana Anaya Dominguez

Bibiana Anaya Dominguez

May 31, 2026

Bibiana Anaya Dominguez, 94, entered into eternal rest on May 31, 2026 in El Paso, TX. Bibiana is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Anaya and Anselma Cano. Her beloved husband, Amador Dominguez. Son, Samuel Dominguez. Brothers, Favio Anaya, Erasmo Anaya and Teodoro Anaya. Sisters, Socorro Anaya, Leonor Anaya, Enedina Anaya and Josefina Anaya. Bibiana is survived by his...

Lavonne Griffin

Lavonne Griffin

May 30, 2026

Services are being held Private

Andres Alexis Montanez

Andres Alexis Montanez

May 30, 2026

Andres Alexis Montañez, 19, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Andres was born in El Paso, TX, on November 21st, 2006.

He graduated from Parkland High School, which was one of his biggest accomplishments. Making his parents proud of him, being their only son. Bibi, as he was known to family, was a sweet, kind, caring, and loving person. Bibi’s world...

Robert "Bob" Francis Breton

Robert "Bob" Francis Breton

May 30, 2026

A Visitation will be held from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Followed by a committal service at 11:00 am at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Armando Alejo

Armando Alejo

May 30, 2026

Armando Alejo, 78, entered into eternal rest on May 30, 2026 in El Paso, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Ernestina Alejo. Brothers, Rodolfo Alejo, Ernesto Alejo and Ramon Alejo. Sister, Christina Alejo. Armando is survived by his loving daughters, Victoria B. Alejo and Viviana Alejo. His brothers, Arturo Alejo and Jose Alejo. Sisters, Cruz...

Frederic Francis Deeke Jr.

Frederic Francis Deeke Jr.

May 29, 2026

Frederic Deeke Jr passed away peacefully at the Texas State Veterans Home on May 29, 2026.

He proudly served n the Navy for 23 years. During his time in Spain, he met and married the love of his life Dora in 1974.

Fred was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years. He is survived by his sister, Jeanne Savard...

Robert W. Simmerman

Robert W. Simmerman

May 29, 2026

Robert W. Simmerman, age 69, passed away on May 29, 2026, in El Paso, Texas surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, William. He is survived by his loving wife, Anita; his mother, Ruth; his son, Anthony and daughter-in-law Angie; his daughter Pamela and daughter-in-law Gabby. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Alex and...

Anthony Garcia Ponce

Anthony Garcia Ponce

May 29, 2026

Anthony Garcia Ponce, 81, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 29, 2026. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and will be greatly missed. He was a dedicated pharmacist for over 30 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Anthony Ponce de Leon, his son Luis Ponce de Leon, and his siblings, Michael, John, Margaret Ponce...

Abeba Bockrzion Warren

Abeba Bockrzion Warren

May 29, 2026

Abeba Bockrzion Warren age 81, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 29, 2026. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend. Abeba will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents: Bockrzion Mahutzun and Zufun Araya. Abeba is survived by her husband of 49 years: Kenneth D. Warren, her children: Hirgu Warren and...