Obituaries

Fred R. Gorham

Fred R. Gorham

November 25, 2009

Fred R. Gorham, 82, Graveside Service: 1:30 pm, Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Rosa Gorham; son, Fred Garry Gorham; daughters, Karen Sue Gorham and Sandra Haley; brother, Bob Gorham; and sister Kay Martin. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Frank John Ruchlewicz

Frank John Ruchlewicz

November 25, 2009

Frank John Ruchlewicz, 85, born on April 17, 1924 in Rend City, Illinois to Justyn and Mary Ruchlewicz passed away on November 25, 2009. Mr. Ruchlewicz enjoyed softball, fishing, hunting, and camping. He was a Boy Scout leader for the American Legion. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree Council No. 638 (Mother Council of Texas)...

Lloyd Wade

Lloyd Wade

November 25, 2009

Lloyd Wade, 70, born on March 16, 1939 in Plaquemine, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 in El Paso, TX. He retired from the US Army and a longtime resident of El Paso. Survived by his loving wife, Anniliese Wade, son, Derrick W. Wade and 2 grandchildren, Derrick Wade, Jr. and Brandon Wade. Nieces and nephews, Jennifer, Darrell,...

Henry Stokes

Henry Stokes

November 25, 2009

Henry Stokes was born on June 20, 1942 to Bessie Stokes and Oliver Wiggins in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at the age of 67. A long time resident of El Paso, he proudly served his country for 26 years, he was also a Veteran of the Vietnam War....

Imelda A. Garcia

Imelda A. Garcia

November 25, 2009

Imelda A. Garcia, 89, Visitation will be held from 2:00-9:00 pm, Friday, November 27, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Burial will be held in Mexico. Survived by her sons, Arturo and Rafael Garcia; daughters, Eladia Herrera, Hermila Galindo, Conchita Melero, Gloria Montenegro, Hilda Galindo and Roselia Alvarez; sisters, Leonor Montenegro and Escolastica Herrera. Services...

Manuel G Torres

Manuel G Torres

November 24, 2009

Manuel G. Torres, 84, went home to Heaven on November 24, 2009. He was a loving son, brother, husband, awesome father, and devoted grandfather. He was a devout Catholic and served the church his entire life. He set the example to his family and friends of always putting God FIRST. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II...

Della W. Baldonado

Della W. Baldonado

November 24, 2009

Della (Delfina) W. Baldonado, 85. Services are private. Survived by sons, Jerry W. and Art W. Baldonado; daughters, Joan E. Stoltenberg and Viola W. Baldonado; brother, Nazario Walters; and sister, Josie Huey. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Harold Duane Bonham

Harold Duane Bonham

November 24, 2009

Harold Duane Bonham, 58. Committal Service: 9:00 am, Monday, December 7, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Melissa Ann Bonham; sons, Christopher Long, Lloyd and Joseph Bonham; daughters, Kathleen Long-Clabo, Kasandra Kelly, Carol-Carmen, and Hannah Bonham. Sister, Rhonda Bonham Platt. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Erique Sergio Lewis

Erique Sergio Lewis

November 23, 2009

Erique Sergio Lewis, 19, loving son, brother, grandson and friend passed away on November 23, 2009 in El Paso, Texas. Erique was born on June 3, 1990 in Fort Hood, Texas. Survived by his loving parents, Everett and Susana Lewis; brother, Nigel Lee Lewis; and sisters, Ebony, Essynce, Dezerae, and Damaris Lewis; and grandparents, Julian and Maria Gomez. Numerous other...

Joe S. Holguin

Joe S. Holguin

November 21, 2009

Joe S. Holguin, 81 passed away on Friday, November 21 2009. Mr. Holguin was born in La Junta, Colorado on January 17, 1928. He was a longtime resident of El Paso and an Auto Parts Manager. He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Holguin; son: Victor Holguin; daughters: Anna Uyarra, Bertha Schmidt, and Celia Carolina Holguin. Grandchildren: Justin, Erick,...

Carmen "Pinini" Granillo

Carmen "Pinini" Granillo

November 21, 2009

Carmen “Pinini” Granillo, 69, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2009. Survived by her daughters; Martha Ramirez, Sylvia and Maribel Granillo, sister; Antonia Zavala. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. A Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church....

Patricia Vasquez

Patricia Vasquez

November 20, 2009

Patricia Vasquez, 57, Visitation will be held from 6:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Evergreen East Cemetery. Survived by her son, Jose Javier Vasquez; daughters, Ivette Savina, Patricia Vasquez,...

Antonio Barrios Soto

Antonio Barrios Soto

November 19, 2009

Antonio Barrios Soto, 68, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2009. Survived by his wife; Maria Esther Barrios, sons; Beningo, Manuel, Cleofas and Carmelo Barrios, daughters; Maria Lourdes, Ana Rosa, and Martha Barrios, brothers; Jose and Vicente Barrios, sister; Maria Barrios. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20,...

Arthur Elwood Weeks

Arthur Elwood Weeks

November 19, 2009

Arthur Elwood Weeks, 91. Visitation: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Maria. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Francisco M. Delgado

Francisco M. Delgado

November 19, 2009

Francisco M. Delgado, 61, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents Refugio and Maria Delgado. He is survived by his brothers; Refugio Delgado Jr., Apolinar Delgado, Socorro Delgado, Carmen Delgado, Rafael Delgado, and sister; Isabel Gonzalez. Visitation for Mr. Delgado will be from 4-9 pm Monday, November 23, 2009 with a Vigil...

Alondra Villagomez

Alondra Villagomez

November 18, 2009

Alondra Villagomez, 1. Visitation: 6:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, November 19, 2009. Funeral Mass: 11:00 am, Friday, November 20, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment: private. Survived by parents, Jesus and Miriam Carolina Villagomez; brother, Esteban Villagomez; sister, Grettel Andrea Villagomez; and grandparents, Graciela T. Villagomez, Elizabeth Garcia and Francisco Delgado. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Eleanor B.

Eleanor B.

November 18, 2009

Eleanor B. Heh, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Martin and Susie Miller. She married Gerard F. Heh and moved to El Paso in 1965 with their son Robert. At the age of 83 she passed away 18 Nov 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerard. She is survived by her son Robert and daughter-in-law Cassandra. She...

Raymundo Cardoza

Raymundo Cardoza

November 17, 2009

Raymundo Cardoza, 64, Survived by his wife, Irene Saenz Cardoza; mother, Hilda Reyna; sons, Ray Carlos and Miguel Angel Cardoza; daughters, Linda Amparo Cheatham and Michelle Celedon; brother, Mike Cardoza; sisters, Celia Lugo, Rosalie Carrillo, Rose Mary Lujan, and Cecilia Gamez. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Debra Kay Pillow

Debra Kay Pillow

November 16, 2009

Our beloved Sister Debra Kay Pillow born at Fort Knox, KY on 07/05/1952, passed away 11/16/2009. Debbie moved to El Paso with her parents in 1957 and attended schools here and graduated from UTEP. She was Teacher for the San Elizario School District for 15 years and truly loved teaching her students and watching them grow. Her out going personality,...

Carolina "Carol" Luna

Carolina "Carol" Luna

November 16, 2009

Carolina “Carol” Luna. Carol, loving mother, wife, sister and friend will rest in peace, Survived by her husband Ernesto Yañez and her son, John Joey. Sisters: Rosa Fleming Luna, Cristina Luna, Connie Luna, Paula Garcia, Beatriz Luna, Rita Arias, Herminia Luna, Delia Adame. Brothers: Fernie Luna, Rudy Luna, Juan F. Luna. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Monday,...