Obituaries

Jack Dean Pritchard

Jack Dean Pritchard

November 25, 2010

Jack Dean Pritchard, 76, faithful Christian, husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away November 25, 2010. He was born on October 8, 1934 in Ola, Arkansas to William Montgomery Pritchard and Lottie Pugh Pritchard. He was raised in El Paso, Texas from the age of 4 until he was 17 years old, when he then enlisted in the U.S. Navy...

Robert J. Washer

Robert J. Washer

November 25, 2010

COL. Robert J. Washer, 79. Committal Service: 10:00 am, Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Shirley Washer; sons, Steven Lloyd Washer, Dean Randall Washer, Michael Washer, and Chaim Washer; and brother, Howard Washer. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Frank William Brehmer

Frank William Brehmer

November 25, 2010

Frank William Brehmer, loving husband and father, outdoorsman, senior manager in the packaging industry, and WWII Iwo Jima veteran, died on Thursday evening, November 25, 2010, of pneumonia, at age 84.Mr. Brehmer was born on December 27, 1925, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Adolph Carl and Nina Haertel Brehmer, the sixth of eight surviving children, and graduated from Zion Lutheran and...

Margaret Jane Peeples

Margaret Jane Peeples

November 24, 2010

Margaret Jane Peeples, 89, Services will be held in Wellington, Texas. Survived by her son: William Burges Peeples; daughter: Joyce Eileen Miner. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Roberto G. Contreras

Roberto G. Contreras

November 23, 2010

Roberto G. Contreras, 71, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2010. He is survived by his wife; Catalina Contreras, son; Diego Contreras, daughters; Dina Contreras, Darlina Jarrin and Casandra Meraz, brother; Salvador G. Contreras and sisters; Hope Fabela and Carmen Clikas. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm Sunday, November 28, 2010 with a Vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral...

Rosalinda Aberin Huliganga Ancheta

Rosalinda Aberin Huliganga Ancheta

November 23, 2010

Rosalinda Aberin Huligañga Ancheta, age 91, died Tuesday, November 23, 2010. She died peacefully at home after a stroke in October. Born March 23, 1919, in Naguilian, La Union province, Luzon, Philippines, she was the daughter of Paulino Orion Huligañga and Agueda Aberin Huligañga. Her brothers, Brigido d.1926, Leandro d.1925, Ariston d.1985, Segismundo d.1985, Sixto d.1921, Pacifico of Singapore, Renato...

Lorenzo Ytuarte

Lorenzo Ytuarte

November 23, 2010

Lorenzo Ytuarte,77, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2010. He was a life long resident of El Paso and was employed by the city. He is survived by his loving wife; Josefina Ytuarte, sons; Ramon Galindo and Javier Ytuarte, daughters; Lorenza Galindo, Guadalupe Ytuarte, Gloria Ytuarte and Enriqueta Martinez, brother; Norberto Ytuarte and sister; Virginia Schwartz, 7 grandchildren and 21...

Stephen Adams Edwards

Stephen Adams Edwards

November 23, 2010

Recognized El Paso artist Stephen Adams Edwards, 68, passed away on November 23, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 24, 1942, in El Paso, TX to Lillie Mae and Clarence Edwards. A graduate of UTEP, he was a student of fine arts under Dr. Robert Massey and subsequently taught art education for many years in...

Willie Sims

Willie Sims

November 22, 2010

Willie Sims Jr., 70 Visitation: 5:00 pm-9:00 pm, Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Committal Service: 10:00 am, Monday, November 29, 2010 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Maria Teresa Sims; sons, Daniel Sims, Willie Sims III, and Tony Sims; daughters, Cora Sims Crumby, Maria Teresa Sims, and Nicole Sims; and...

Francis Albert Deregibus

Francis Albert Deregibus

November 22, 2010

Francis (Frank) Albert Deregibus passed away Monday, November 22nd at the age of 92. Born March 9, 1918 in Bridgeport, CT, Frank was the first son of Italian immigrants Edward and Mary Deregibus. Frank completed his pilot’s license while an undergraduate at New York University. His first job was as a flight instructor at Embry Riddle of Florida training Royal...

Alfonso Castillo Urias

Alfonso Castillo Urias

November 22, 2010

Alfonso Castillo Urias, 57, Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm, Friday, November 26, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 am, Saturday, November 27, 2010 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Margarita Urias; sons, Alfonso...

Margarita Gallardo

Margarita Gallardo

November 22, 2010

Margarita Gallardo, 80, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010. She is survived by her sons; Francisco, Hector and Luis Gallardo, daughters; Maria T. Wolters, Irene Margarita Hernandez, and Leticia Rabe, brothers; Ruben and Ramon Mora, sisters; Graciela Calderon and Concepcion Mora, 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be at 9 am Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at Our...

Consuelo Barrientos

Consuelo Barrientos

November 21, 2010

Consuelo Barrientos, 85, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2010. She is survived by her sisters; Amparo Montoya and Aurora Acosta. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm Friday, November 26, 2010 with a Vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East located at 750 N. Carolina. Funeral Mass will be at 9 am on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Little...

Richard Baca

Richard Baca

November 21, 2010

Richard Baca, 81, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2010. Richard was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was born November 20, 1929 in Los Angeles, California and is a long time resident of El Paso, Texas. Survived by daughters; Barbara Hemmitt, Rebecca Ballor, Patricia Peña, and son Richard Baca Jr, 8 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Visitation will...

Alberto Gonzalez

Alberto Gonzalez

November 20, 2010

Alberto Gonzalez, 83, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2010. He is survived by his wife; Virginia B. Gonzalez, son; Oscar Gonzalez, daughters Sandra Burnside and Gloria Muñoz, brothers; Julian Jr., Mike, Ruben, Armando and Arturo Gonzalez, sisters; Gloria Silva, Beatriz Rios, Patsy Tellez, Lupe Leyva, 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation 4-9 pm with a Vigil at 7:30 pm...

Bertha Elena Fierro

Bertha Elena Fierro

November 20, 2010

Mommy, you’re still in my heart and mind, still making me laugh because your stories move on. The tears I have cried for you can flood the earth. For you mother, I promise you this, I will go on with my life and make you proud. I will always hold you in my heart. I need to love and miss...

Robert E. Critchley

Robert E. Critchley

November 20, 2010

Robert E. Critchley, 65. Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Committal Service: 10:00 am, Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Martha Critchley; daughters, Melanie Jessica Llamas, Harriett Critchley, and Marion; mother, Ruth; and brother, William Critchley. Services...

Damaso Catarino

Damaso Catarino

November 19, 2010

Damaso Catarino, 72. Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 9:00 am, Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Interment: Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survived by wife, Alicia Catarino,; sons, Rafael, Juan, Gabriel, and Vinicio; daughters, Mayela, Patricia, and Martha; brothers, Miguel,...

Joseph J. Nacca

Joseph J. Nacca

November 19, 2010

CWO3 Joseph J. Nacca (Jack) U.S. Army Ret, a resident of Chaparral, NM., since 1977 passed way on Friday, November 19, 2010 at the age of 77. Jack was the true consummate professional and dedicated his life to serving his country and community. Born in Rochester, NY, He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1950 at the age of 17...

Jesus Aguirre

Jesus Aguirre

November 19, 2010

Jesus Aguirre, 90, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2010. He is survived by his wife; Maria D. Aguirre, son; Emeterio Aguirre, daughters; Maria de Jesus Aguirre, Maria Guadalupe Gutierrez, Maria Julia Hernandez, Maria Concepcion Hernandez, and Maria Isabel Delgado. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday,November 22, 2010 with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset...