Obituaries

Rita Helen Archuleta

Rita Helen Archuleta

March 26, 2010

Rita Helen Archuleta, 59, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2010. Survived by her sons; Michael A. & Mark A. Archuleta, brother; Jesus Rodriguez, sisters; Virginia Rodriguez, Irene Mares and Maria de Lourdes Villa. Visitation will be held Today Monday, March 29, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas....

Victoria Hernandez

Victoria Hernandez

March 25, 2010

Victoria Hernandez 79, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2010. Survivors include her husband: Maximino Hernandez, Son: Ramon Orozco, Grandchildren: 4, Great Grandchildren: 7. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Sunday March 28, 2010 with a Vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. A Mass Service will be held at 9 am on Monday March 29, 2010 at...

Joy Celestine Swenson

Joy Celestine Swenson

March 25, 2010

Joy Celestine Jones Swenson (Sept 22, 1930 – March 25, 2010) Joy passed away peacefully with her husband and daughter by her side. Joy was very active in volunteer work. She was secretary for the Boy Scouts, Den Mother, anything when needed. She was Room Mother at the lower Grades of School, all the way to President of the PTA...

Blanca Estela Espinoza Alanis

Blanca Estela Espinoza Alanis

March 24, 2010

Blanca Estela Espinosa Vda. de Alanis, 87, Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm, Friday, March 26, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Funeral Service at 6:30 pm. Survived by her sons, Octavio Alfonso Alanis and Alberto Alanis; daughters, Blanca Estela, Maria del Carmen and Magdalena. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services entrusted...

Arnold John Nolde

Arnold John Nolde

March 24, 2010

Arnold John Nolde, 82. Services are private. Survived by wife, Aroon Nolde; and sons, Wayne, Robert, William Rowan, and Charlie Rowan. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast

Eloy Castillo

Eloy Castillo

March 23, 2010

Eloy Castillo, Sr., 78, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. He was a resident of El Paso for 50 years, where he worked as a counseling psychologist for the Veterans’ Administration for 32 years before his retirement. He was instrumental in the establishment of various credit unions in El Paso, where he also served as a Board Member for...

Mary Orozco O'Leal

Mary Orozco O'Leal

March 21, 2010

Mary Orozco, O’Leal, 91, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010. Mrs. O’Leal was a long time resident of El Paso, TX. She is survived by her sons; Jesus Orozco, Hector Mercado and Art Rojas, daughter; Petra O. Turgeon brother; Rodrigo Mercado, 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Wednesday, March 24, 2010...

Tiburcio Mejia

Tiburcio Mejia

March 21, 2010

Tiburcio “Bucho” Mejia, 79, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 8, 1930 in Garden Grove, CA. He was a long time resident of El Paso, TX and owner of Mejia Drywall Contractors. He is survived by Maria Teresa, his loving wife of 56 years, his four sons, Art, Armando,...

Alix E. Weldon

Alix E. Weldon

March 20, 2010

Alix E. Weldon, 63, Memorial Service will be at 4:00 pm, Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Survived by husband, Frederick Weldon; brother, Carlos Elkin Garcia and Andres Garcia; sister, Clamencia Amir. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Jacob Anthony Rubio

Jacob Anthony Rubio

March 20, 2010

Jacob Anthony Rubio , 10, was called upon by the heavens March 20, 2010. Although he was given to us for only a short time he touched the lives of many. He was an avid sports fan and participated in youth basketball along with baseball where he wore the number 19 to represent both his parents former jersey numbers. He...

Fermin M. Otero

Fermin M. Otero

March 20, 2010

Fermin M. Otero was born in Capitan, NM but chose El Paso as his home. He honorably served his country for 26 years in the US Army which included 2 tours in Vietnam. During his service he was awarded numerous commendations including the Vietnam Campaign Medal with device 4 o/s bars, Vietnam Service medal with 5 bronze stars, Army Commendation...

Audrey Marie Barncord

Audrey Marie Barncord

March 20, 2010

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life, we loved you dearly; in death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you; you did not go alone; for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our...

Monica Cecila Hoover

Monica Cecila Hoover

March 19, 2010

Monica Cecila Hoover, 88. Visitation: 4:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Vigil/Rosary: 6:00 pm, Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Committal Service: 1:30 pm, Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by son: Dennis A. Hoover; daughters: Cynthia Ann Hoover Humphries; brother: Alfred Petit; sisters: Beatrice...

Perry Bailey

Perry Bailey

March 19, 2010

Perry Bailey, 82. Visitation: 4:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm. Committal Service: 11:30 am, Monday, March 29, 2010 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Bertha Bailey; sons, Terry Bailey, James Bailey, and Perry Bailey Jr.; and daughters, Kelly Ann, Jennifer, and Judy Bailey. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral...

Andrew Francis Durk

Andrew Francis Durk

March 19, 2010

Andrew F. Durk went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 19, 2010 at the age of 78. Andrew was born in Shelton, CT on January 17, 1932. He enlisted into the United States Army at the age of 17 and retired after completing 20 yrs of service. During his Army career he served in both the Korean and...

Imiko Dés Autel

Imiko Dés Autel

March 19, 2010

Imiko Dés Autel, 77 passed away on Friday, March 19, 2010 in El Paso. She was born in Tokyo, Japan on March 25, 1932. Mrs. Dés Autel was a longtime resident of El Paso and was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol A. Blevins. Imiko is survived by her loving husband, Bruce Walter Dés Autel; son, Joceylon Dés Autel;...

George F. Gibbs

George F. Gibbs

March 18, 2010

George F. Gibbs, 78. Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Monday, March 22, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm. Scripture Service: 12:00 pm, Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Rosa Gibbs; and son, Jorge F. Gibbs; and daughters, Rosiliana Isaza, Eva Gibbs, and Julia Rix. Services...

Velia Enriquez

Velia Enriquez

March 18, 2010

Velia Enriquez, 89, Visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church with a Vigil at 7:30 pm., La Union, NM. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church. Interment to follow at La Union Cemetery. Survived by her sons,...

Benjamin Thomas Miller

Benjamin Thomas Miller

March 18, 2010

Benjamin Thomas Miller, 73, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010. Benjamin worked as a crane operator for Southwestern Crane and was self employed in the construction business. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Bertha Miller and his son, Glen Miller. He is survived by his sons, Benny & Vernon Miller; 7 grandchildren and sister, Ruby Miller Baldwin....

Peggy O. Roberts

Peggy O. Roberts

March 18, 2010

“I WILL bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalm 34:1 Peggy O. Roberts was born on March 17, 1931 in Ranger, Texas to Lovie and Pauline Christopher. She was the second of three children, two brothers, Homer and David. She attended Roswell High School and was an active member of Mt. Gilead...