Obituaries

Thomas Carl Morris

Thomas Carl Morris

March 16, 2010

Thomas C. Morris, 54, formerly of Bayard, WV, went to Heaven on March 16, 2010, after battling cancer. He is survived by his wife, Jung Sun Morris (Gross), his daughter Jennifer Black (Morris) and her husband Jordan Black; his daughter Alice Morris. Also surviving are his brother, James Morris and his wife Erin Morris (Marple) of Elkins, WV; his sister...

Emma F. Rodriguez

Emma F. Rodriguez

March 15, 2010

Emma F. Rodriguez, 05/18/1916-03/15/2010 Whom we will miss dearly. Preceded in death by her husband, Luis Rodriguez and son, Louis Rodriguez. Survived by her sons, Enrique R. and Jaime Rodriguez and daughter, Patricia Rodriguez; grandchildren, Jaime R. Rodriguez, Shawn Rodriguez and Yvette Rodriguez; great grandchildren, Lauren, Corbin and Emmita Rodriguez. Also survived by her sister, Virginia Galindo; nephew, Jose Enrique...

Roy L. Payne

Roy L. Payne

March 14, 2010

Roy L. Payne Jr., 62, Went to be with the Lord on Sunday March 14, 2010. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria C. Payne. He is survived by his father Roy L. Payne Sr., sons; John and Sean Payne, daughters; Diana Garza and Jennifer Payne Stanley, brothers; Ernesto and Francisco, sisters; Irma, Gloria, Alice, Dolores, eight grandchildren,...

Javier Graciano Ramirez

Javier Graciano Ramirez

March 14, 2010

Our beloved Father, Grandfather, and Brother passed away with his family at his side on March 14, 2010. He is survived by his four children: Monica R. Rodriguez, Orlando Ramirez, Valerie M. Najera, and Javier Graciano Ramirez II. He also leaves behind five grandchildren. His parents Gabriel and Ricarda Ramirez preceded Javier, a Vietnam Veteran, in death. He leaves behind...

James W. Baldridge

James W. Baldridge

March 14, 2010

James Warren Baldridge was born in Pampa, Texas, October 27, 1932. Beloved husband of Bobbie Baldridge, he is also survived by daughters Peyton and Meredy Baldridge of Santa Fe, N.M. Jim was a graduate of the University of Texas with a degree in petroleum engineering. He proudly served as a jet fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force. As an...

Helene Theresia Haley

Helene Theresia Haley

March 14, 2010

Helene Theresia Haley, 80. Interment: Private. She is survived by her daughter, Walli Haley. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast

Rene Alpern

Rene Alpern

March 14, 2010

Rene Alpern, 93, Loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away March 14, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 70 years Phil Alpern, daughter, Dr. Sara Alpern Tarlow, son, Dr. Louis Alpern and wife Dr. Laura Kurtin-Alpern, grandchildren, Josh Fragar Samara Alpern, Alana Alpern, and Noah Alpern. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to El Paso Country...

Yao Hsin Chang

Yao Hsin Chang

March 13, 2010

Mrs. Yao-Hsin Chang, neé Chung, was born on November 20th, 1935. She was a native of Dajia Township in Taichung County, Taiwan. She married Shih-Hui Chang in 1953 until his death in 2005. After the loss of her husband, she left her home of many years in Taipei, Taiwan and moved to El Paso, Texas to live with her eldest...

Luis Martinez Montoya

Luis Martinez Montoya

March 13, 2010

Luis Martinez Montoya, 77, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010. He was a longtime resident of El Paso, and also a veteran of The US. Army. He is survived by his wife; Carmen Montoya, son; Rudy Montoya, daughters; Diane and Rubina Montoya, brother; Isaac Montoya, and grandchildren; Stephanie V. Montoya, Cristian A. Montoya and Matthew Montoya. Visitation for Mr....

Gloria C. Leos

Gloria C. Leos

March 13, 2010

Gloria C. Leos, 82. Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 12:00 pm, Friday, March 19, 2010 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by son, Luis Leos Jr.; daughter, Arlene L. Carrasco; brothers, Manuel Carrasco, Jose Carrasco, and Arnaldo Carrasco; and...

Gordon "Buzz" Horstman

Gordon "Buzz" Horstman

March 12, 2010

Gordon R. Horstman (BUZZ) was born in La Crosse, WI, September 19, 1948 and went to be with our Lord on March 12, 2010. His Father, Robert J. Horstman, preceded him in death. He was married for almost 40 years to his wife, Emily. She survives him along with their two sons, Jason and Robert, seven grandchildren, his Mother, Shirley,...

Alberto Valenzuela

Alberto Valenzuela

March 12, 2010

Alberto Valenzuela, 45, Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 am, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 4:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 20, 2010 at St....

Ross W. Snyder

Ross W. Snyder

March 12, 2010

Ross W. Snyder, 74, passed away March 12, 2010 after a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. He is survived by his wife; Nova G. Snyder, daughter; Cindy L. Gomez, granddaughter; Liana Gomez Loyd (Conrad), grandson; Alan Levi Gomez (Kaiti) and great-grandson Zane Ross Gomez, daughter; Susan Jamison and husband Tony, son; Edward Dalton and wife GayAnn. He is also survived...

Susan Best

Susan Best

March 12, 2010

Susan Kraetsch Best was born in Des Moines, Iowa on March 9, 1920 to a prominent Des Moines architect. She was the youngest of 3 sisters, traveled abroad and attended balls at the Des Moines Club. She met Earle Best at the University of Iowa and they were married in 1940. “Susie” contracted asthma in Michigan after the births of...

Natalia Nunez

Natalia Nunez

March 11, 2010

Natalia (Naty) T. Nuñez, 79, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2010. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas and a devoted catholic, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her Husband; Federico Nuñez, sons; Fred and Jose Nuñez, daughters; Rose Torres and Blanca Enriquez, 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm...

Osvaldo "Ozzy" Munoz

Osvaldo "Ozzy" Munoz

March 11, 2010

In loving memory of Osvaldo Munoz (Ozzy), survived by his parents: Luz and Gustavo Munoz, sister: Susana Munoz, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was born in El Paso, TX and raised in Anthony, TX. He was a Gadsen High School graduate. He was a very active person, played football, ran track, was in the Boys Scouts for 5 yrs.,...

Elsie J Smith

Elsie J Smith

March 10, 2010

Elsie J. Smith went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2010. Elsie was born in Philadelphia, PA, November 22, 1915. She lived in El Paso for 16 years and attended First Baptist Church. She loved her Sunday School class and the ladies there. She was preceded in death by her husband William Smith and parents Frederick and Florence...

Maria Luisa Moreno

Maria Luisa Moreno

March 10, 2010

Maria Luisa Moreno, 83 passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. She is survived by her sons; Gilberto and Ernesto Moreno, Daughter Sandra Esther Moreno, 10 grandchildren and 14 great grand children. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Friday, March 12, 2010 with a Vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 8:30 am...

Gilbert Leo Romero

Gilbert Leo Romero

March 9, 2010

Gilbert Leo Romero Jr., 51 “The Glass Man” earned his wings March 9, 2010 to join his mother and father, Concepcion and Gilbert Sr. in heaven. He is survived by high school sweetheart and mother of his children Maria Socorro Romero. Children: Maria Cristina Romero, Bryan Romero, and Eric Romero who with Estella Guerrero-Romero gave Leo 3 handsome grandchildren: Michael,...

Gary Edward Barnes

Gary Edward Barnes

March 8, 2010

Gary Edward Barnes of El Paso, Texas passed away on Monday, March 8, 2010. He was an amazing, gentle man. Born August 15, 1957 in El Paso, Texas as one of seven children of Grady L. and Trinidad Virginia Perez Barnes, he grew up in a military family and upon the retirement of his father made his home in El...