Obituaries

Brooks Lewis Erickson

Brooks Lewis Erickson

January 9, 2010

Brooks Lewis Erickson, 63, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2010. Survived by his wife; Carmen Erickson, sons; Leonard, Lewis, and John Erickson, daughters; Laura, Angela, Margaret, and Priscilla Erickson, brother; Lee Erickson. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2010 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will...

Soledad V. Ramirez

Soledad V. Ramirez

January 8, 2010

Soledad V. Ramirez, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2010. Visitation will be from 4:00-9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on January 12, 2010 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery....

Julia R. Mesa

Julia R. Mesa

January 8, 2010

Julia R. Mesa, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2010. Survived by her sons, Jose, Francisco, and Jesus Romero; daughter, Carmen Barraza; brother, Regino Ruiz; sister, Anastacia Ruiz Resa. Visitation will be from 4:00-9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m....

Margarita H. Velarde

Margarita H. Velarde

January 8, 2010

Margarita H. Velarde, 71, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2010. She is survived by her husband; Alfredo S. Velarde, daughter; Yolanda Velarde, sons; Alfredo Minjarez Jr., Angel Rey Minjarez, brother Salvador Herrera, sisters; Isabel Franco and Josefina Soto. Visitaton will be from 6-9 pm Wednesday, January 13, 2010 with a Vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral...

Luis Armenta

Luis Armenta

January 7, 2010

Luis Armenta our beloved father, brother, uncle, and grandfather passed away on January 7, 2010 and went to a better place in “Heaven.” Luis was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas since May 27, 1945. He was a retired employee from Texas Tech. He is survived by his Niece-Daughter, Carmen Diaz; His three daughters Diana, Denise and Yvonne; brothers,...

Roland J. Scott

Roland J. Scott

January 7, 2010

Roland James Scott, age 89, died peacefully at his home January 7th, 2010 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born in Manitoba, Canada, grew up in Chicago, and has been a resident of El Paso since 1949. He was a World War II Veteran and retired from the original State National Bank in 1985. He was a beloved...

Elidia Brito

Elidia Brito

January 6, 2010

Elidia Brito, 75, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. She is preceded in death by her spouse; Roberto Brito Sr. Her survivors include her sons; Robert Brito (Alicia), and Fred Brito, daughter; Teresa Wilks (Frank), brothers; Cosme Cadena, Rudy Cadena, Henry Cadena Charlie Cadena and Federico Cadena, 5 grandchildren; Jessica Brito, Alberto Brito, Amber Rose...

Maria Victoria Ordaz

Maria Victoria Ordaz

January 5, 2010

Maria V. Ordaz, 76, Visitation: 5:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Funeral Service: 10:30 am, Friday, January 8, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Interment: Mt Carmel Cemetery. Survived by husband, Daniel S. Ordaz; sons, Daniel J. and Anthony G. Ordaz; daughter, Rosemary Castaneda; brothers, Lupe, Frank, David, Raymond, Cruz, and Silver Carrasco; and sisters, Julia Logacz,...

Julia Martinez

Julia Martinez

January 4, 2010

Julia Martinez, 76, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2010. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso, TX. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her daughter; Leticia Martinez, brother; Calixtro Atilano Jr. and her grandchildren; Ashley Hernandez, Anthony Hernandez and Michael Hernandez. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on...

Floyd Leroy Coby

Floyd Leroy Coby

January 3, 2010

Floyd Leroy Coby Sr., 77. Visitation: 5:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Committal Service: 9:00 am, Friday, January 8, 2010 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by son, Floyd L. Coby Jr. and daughter, Janet L. Newman. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Gloria Annette Gaytan

Gloria Annette Gaytan

January 3, 2010

Gloria Annette Gaytan, 2, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2010. Survived by her parents; Oscar and Jannette Gaytan, brother; Oscar Gaytan III, and sister; Jazzmine Gaytan. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2010 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January...

Daniel G. Ramsey

Daniel G. Ramsey

January 3, 2010

Daniel G. Ramsey was born in Sikeston, Missouri, on March 2, 1936 but his home was El Paso, Texas. He went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2010 surrounded by his wife, daughter, son-in-law, sister, brother-in-law and nephew. Dan loved his service career. He served in the US Army for 20 years and retired in October 1975. He...

Donald J. Goodrum

Donald J. Goodrum

January 3, 2010

Donald J. Goodrum, 78, Graveside Service will be held at 9:00 am, Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Petra A. Venegas

Petra A. Venegas

January 3, 2010

Petra A. Venegas, 93, Visitation will be held from 6:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 am, Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Survived by sons, Cesar and Jose Venegas. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Barbara Jean Parsons

Barbara Jean Parsons

January 2, 2010

Barbara Jean Parsons, 79, born in Pueblo, Colorado. She was a member of Coronado Christian Church and retired employee of Social Security Administration. Barbara is survived by her husband, Lynn Parsons; son R. Michael and Gwen M.H. Bailey their children Richard and Shawn from Stoughton MA; son Scot A. and Lisa Bailey their children Rachael, Amanda, Abigail, Rebekah, Angelica and...

Lloyd Senclair

Lloyd Senclair

January 2, 2010

Lloyd Senclair, 77, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2010. Survived by his wife; Maria Senclair, sons; Arturo, Ricardo, Daniel, David, and Edward Senclair, daughter; Virginia Perez. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas and the vigil will be at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic...

Carol Virginia Bass

Carol Virginia Bass

January 1, 2010

Carol Virginia Bass, 73, Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 pm, Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Peace Lutheran Church. Survived by her son, Christopher Howard Bass and daughter, Sharon Saffel. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Hildegard Kalt

Hildegard Kalt

January 1, 2010

Hildegard Kalt, 75. Committal Service: 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by husband: Adam H. Kalt; sons: Robert H. Kalt, Ronald A. Kalt, Gregory L. Kalt, and William R. Kalt; daughter: Diane R. Davis. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast

Juanita R. Buechter

Juanita R. Buechter

January 1, 2010

Juanita R. Buechter, 78 passed away at her home on January 1, 2010. She was born in El Paso, TX, on January 8, 1931. She is survived by her children; Eugene Moffatt, John Buechter, Jr., Lisa Buechter, JoAnn Molinar, Mary Jane Espinoza (Mario), and Christina McMurray; grandchildren, Herman (Monica) Rocha, Priscilla (Carlos) Baca, Arthur Espinoza, Paul (Shayna) Molinar, Jennifer Molinar,...

Little F. (Bill) Gilbert

Little F. (Bill) Gilbert

December 31, 2009

1SGT (Ret) Little F. (Bill) Gilbert, went to be with his Savior on his 81st birthday, December 31, 2009 in the loving care of his family. Bill was a decorated Vietnam veteran, awarded two Bronze Stars with “V” as well as others. After retiring from the Army, he managed American Police Security Service and later founded Northeast Iron and Steel....