Obituaries

John Louis Houk

John Louis Houk

September 7, 2009

John Louis Houk, 76, Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 pm, Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-West, 480 N. Resler. Interment to follow at Memorial Pines Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Alejandro "Alex" Alvarez

Alejandro "Alex" Alvarez

September 6, 2009

Alejandro “Alex” Alvarez, 25, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009. He is survived by his loving parents, Sandra Raudry and Robert Alvarez; his maternal grandparents, Velia Martinez and Guillermo Raudry; his paternal grandparents, Enriqueta and Miguel Alvarez; his God parents William Raudry and Lois Benetiz; 8 aunts, 5 uncles, 21 cousins, his loving and devoted pets Lucy and Charlie, and...

Veronica "Bunny" Triplett

Veronica "Bunny" Triplett

September 6, 2009

Veronica Triplett, “Bunny”, was born in Colon, Republic of Panama on September 25, 1933. She was the eldest of four children born to the late Conrad A. Boyd Sr. and the late Enid Foderingham. She went to be with the LORD on September 6, 2009. Veronica grew up and was educated on the Canal Zone. She was united in holy...

Charles Reece Fleming

Charles Reece Fleming

September 4, 2009

Charles Reece Fleming, 81, Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 pm, Friday, September 18, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by his daughter, Kathleen Luciano; son, Charles Fleming. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Frank Cullinan Baker

Frank Cullinan Baker

September 4, 2009

Frank Cullinan Baker, 89, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2009. Born in Solomonville, AZ August 27, 1920, he served for 30 years in the USArmy as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. A graduate of Park College with a BBA in Economics, he retired from the military in 1972 and began a career in real estate management in El Paso....

Gilberto B. Marroquin

Gilberto B. Marroquin

September 2, 2009

Gilberto B. Marroquin, Sgt. 1st Class U.S. Army retired, veteran, went to be with the LORD September 2, 2009 surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Survived by his wife Alicia; sons, Joe, Gilbert Jr., and Daniel; daughter, Graciela Perez; brothers, Jose and Santiago Marroquin; sisters, Juanita Hernandez, Gabriella Arellano, and Maria Cuellar; grandchildren, Stephanie, and Samantha Perez, and Edward...

Alexander J. Stuart

Alexander J. Stuart

September 2, 2009

Alexander James Stuart Jr. January 19, 1912 – September 2, 2009 Alexander James Stuart Jr. was born January 19, 1912 in Ft. Monroe, Virginia, to Flavia Hill Stuart of Orange, Texas and Alexander James Stuart of Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in a military family. He graduated the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY in 1934. He also...

Soledad Bailon

Soledad Bailon

September 2, 2009

Soledad Bailon, 94, was called by our Lord on September 2, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 24, 1915 to Severo and Eduvijes Bailon in Valle de Allende, Chih. Chole was a life time member of the Catholic Church serving in various ministries. She is survived by daughter Marie Fabela and son-in-law Hector, five grandchildren, Marie...

Willie T. Rockmore

Willie T. Rockmore

September 2, 2009

Willie T. Rockmore, 63, passed away on September 2, 2009. He owned Willie’s Tire Repair, he loved fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Willie was a U.S. Army Veteran. Preceded in death by his parents, Adorthy and Curlie Rockmore; sister, Serena Rockmore; brother, Cecil Rockmore. Survived by his daughters, Melinda Willey and Tanya Rockmore; brother, Cordell Rockmore; sisters, Della...

Bernardina "Nina" Santillana

Bernardina "Nina" Santillana

September 1, 2009

Bernardina “Nina” Santillana, 66, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. Survived by her husband; Jesus Santillana; parents, Roberto & Delfina Martinez; sons; Jesus Jr., and Saul Santillana, daughters; Angelica, Isabel, and Rachel Santillana, brothers; Torivio, Santiago, Roberto, Jaime, Ruben, and Samuel Martinez, sisters; Jenny Martinez, Sonia Martinez, Rosario Conde, Patricia Martinez, and Rachel Martinez. Visitation will be from 4:00...

William P. Harvey

William P. Harvey

September 1, 2009

William Paul (Will) Harvey passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 1st. He was born on March 12, 1948 to Paul and the late Sallie Ruth Harvey. He was a member of the first graduating class of the then new Coronado High School, attended Trinity University, and graduated from Southern Methodist University, where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha...

Grant Stevens

Grant Stevens

September 1, 2009

Grant Stevens, 81, Private services will be held. Survived by his wife, Lee Stevens; son, Mike Stevens; daughters, Kathy Folowell, Janet Reed and Lisa Cunov; 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Wilbur Robert Hawkins

Wilbur Robert Hawkins

August 31, 2009

SGM Wilber R. Hawkins entered, The lords Kingdom on August 31, 2009. He proudly served in the US. Army and retired after serving 30 years. Upon his retirement he worked for the EP. Sheriffs Dept. for 10 years. He is survived by his extended family; Delia, Irma, David Marty, Ruben and Samantha. Funeral Service will be at 8:45 am Friday,...

Ramona Esther Ybarra-Montoya

Ramona Esther Ybarra-Montoya

August 30, 2009

Ramona Esther Ybarra-Montoya was a devoted wife, loving mother, caring grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Salvador (Chito) Montoya, children, Antonio Ida, Salvador, David, Samuel and Theresa, Fourteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Growing up with four brothers and one sister, as the oldest, she became a role model for all. In the year 1949-1950...

Gustavo Vega

Gustavo Vega

August 29, 2009

Our beloved father, husband, son and brother Gustavo Vega Jr. born on November 5th 1961 passed away on August 29th, 2009. His untimely and unforeseen passing occurred while riding his bike as he customarily did a few times a week. An avid cyclist, with a true passion for the sport, his cycling days started as a teenager and ended when...

Josefa Olivas

Josefa Olivas

August 29, 2009

Josefa Olivas, 97, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. She is survived by her son; Leonel Olivas, 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Thursday, October 1, 2009 with a Vigil at 7:30 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 pm Friday October 2, 2009 at San Jose Mission. Interment...

Maria Del Pilar Gonzalez

Maria Del Pilar Gonzalez

August 28, 2009

Maria Del Pilar Mancera Gonzalez, passed away Friday, August 28, 2009. She passed peacefully while surrounded by her loving family as she desired. Pilar was a member of the Catholic Church and was preceded in death by her husband; Manuel Gonzalez Flores, and her children; Lupita, Antonio, Guillermina and Ricardo. Pilar is survived by her sons; Angel (Norma), Raymundo (lupe),...

Ana Maria Ruiz

Ana Maria Ruiz

August 27, 2009

Ana Maria Ruiz, 61, Visitation: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday, August 28, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 11:00 am,Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Most Holy Trinity Caltholic Church. Interment: Private. Survived by husband, Ruben Ruiz; son, Ruben Ruiz Jr.; daughters, Ana Claudia Gutierrez, Monica Castaneda, Gabriela Cano, Adriana Torres, Nora Liliana...

Lorenzo Gurrola

Lorenzo Gurrola

August 27, 2009

Lorenzo Gurrola, 88, passed away Thursday, August 27,2009. He was a long life resident of El Paso, Texas. Survivors include sons, Jesus Antonio, Roberto, Victor and daughters, Maria Elena, Clarissa, Aida, Genovera, Consuelo, Teresa and Josephina, brother, Francisco Gurrola and sister Marciana Olivares. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral...

Jose H. Martinez

Jose H. Martinez

August 26, 2009

Jose H. Martinez, 81, Visitation: 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Monday, August 31, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by wife, Cruz Martinez; sons, Alfredo and Hector; daughters, Josefina Martinez and Esther Perez; sister, Gloria Ochoa...