Obituaries
Amber Lauren Vandrey
August 16, 2009
Amber Lauren (Hays) Vandrey, 22, passed away on August 16, 2009 in El Paso, Texas. She was born to Kimberly Ward and James Hays on January 17, 1987 in Abilene, Texas. Survived by her husband, David Vandrey; stepdaughter, Theadocia Janet Peterson; parents, Kimberly Ward, James Hays, and Gregory Speier; Mother-in-law, Barb Vandrey; brother, James Hays; sister, Kaitlyn Ward; grandparents, Charles...
Margaret Francis Chisolm
August 15, 2009
Margaret Francis Chisolm nee Browning, loving wife and mother passed away Friday, August 15, 2009 in El Paso, TX. Margaret was born in Mertens, TX February 13, 1926 the youngest of four children of the union of Lloyd Lee Browning and Ola Wollard. She attended elementary and High School in Dallas TX and graduated with honors from Forest Avenue High...
Trinidad N. Adams
August 15, 2009
Trini Adams, 86, Funeral Mass: 9:30 am, Friday, August 21, 2009 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Commital Service: 10:30 am, Friday, August 21, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by husband, Joseph B. Adams; son, Joseph B. Adams Jr.; daughters, Karen J Smith and Ina M. Bowers; sister, Leonora Cataluna. Services entrusted to Sunset...
Concepcion Manriquez De Diaz
August 15, 2009
Concepcion Manriquez de Diaz, 75, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2009. Survived by her sons; Rodolfo, and Martin Diaz Manriquez, daughters; Celia Diaz de Hinojoza, Guadalupe Diaz de Escajeda, Lorenza Diaz de Dominguez, Margarita Diaz de Cassiano, Martha Diaz de Sanchez, and Concepcion Diaz de Lazos, 28 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be from...
Consuelo Avitia
August 14, 2009
Consuelo Avitia, 77, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2009. She is survived by her husband; Ernesto Avitia, daughter; Arcelia Mirabal, brothers; Ernesto, Norberto, Abdenago, and Gustavo Rivas, sisters; Maria Luisa, Evangelina, and Leovigilda Rivas, 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild. Visitation will be from 4:00-9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Sunset...
Hazel Joyce Kight
August 13, 2009
Hazel Joyce Kight, 68, Committal Service will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by son, Michael W. Kight and daughter, Laurie Lorraine Kight. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Leopoldo Sandoval
August 13, 2009
Leopoldo passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13th at his home. His wife, Ernestina Sandoval, son, Daniel Sandoval, and daughter, Thania Sandoval, will never forget him and are thankful for the love, support, and protection he provided as a father, protector, and mentor. The family will continue to be strong and united. Leopoldo was born in Loreto, Rio Grande, Zacatecas...
Arthur W. Rasco
August 12, 2009
Arthur W. Rasco, Major, (ret.) U.S. Air Force, passed away on the 12 of August 2009 after a long illness. He was born on the 13 of April 1921 in McLean, Texas, to the late Ona and Lauren G. Rasco. He attended Memphis High School where he played football and was in the band. His first love was airplanes and...
Pedro Juan Laboy-Colon
August 12, 2009
Pedro Juan Laboy-Colon. 85 passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Juan Laboy and Afortunata Colon Laboy. Pedro served in the U.S. Army and was a longtime resident of El Paso. Survived by son: Danny Laboy; daughters: Betty, Olga, Aquilda, and Guadalupe Laboy, and Maria Flores. 20...
Frank J Kowalski
August 11, 2009
Frank J. Kowalski passed away on August 11th, 2009 after a short illness. He was 74 years old. He is survived by his wife Patricia, daughter Kristine and spouse Mike Horton, son Joseph and spouse Lisa Kowalski, daughter Karen and spouse Tom Wilson, son Thomas and spouse Connie Kowalski, daughter Mary Pat Boyce, 11 grandchildren: Angela, David, Jason, Aaron, Rebecca,...
Carl E. Swiger
August 10, 2009
Carl Edward Swiger passed quietly at his home in El Paso on August 10, 2009. Known as Bob to friends and family, he was born September 30, 1930 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Ray and Pauline Swiger. Enlisting in 1947 with the United States Army, he served with the Military Police at Sugamo Prison, Japan. A career soldier, he also...
Iva Mahoric
August 9, 2009
Iva Marie Mahoric, 86. A Committal Service will be held at 9:30 am, Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by daughter, Sheryle Gouker; brothers, Keith, Jack, Lyle, Don, and Earl Craighton; sisters, Merna Barney, Donna Bryant, and Sharon Ruth. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Marye Jane E. McNamara
August 9, 2009
Marye Jane E. McNamara, 81, Committal Service: 10:30 am, Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by daughters, Barbara Kulp, Patricia Perry, and Susan; Orr. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Elviro Diaz
August 8, 2009
Elviro Diaz, 65, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2009. Survived by his wife; Maria Del Refugio Diaz; sons; Zenon Diaz Marquez, Miguel Diaz Marquez, Oscar Diaz, and Isai Rangel; daughters; Sandra, and Claudia Diaz Marquez; brothers; Tomas, and Luis Diaz; sisters; Manuela, Ramona, Elvira, Rumalda, Socorro, Luciana, Concepcion, and Guadalupe Diaz, 7 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m....
Bertha Aranda
August 8, 2009
Bertha Aranda, 62, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2009. Survived by her husband; Sergio Aranda, sons; Sergio Rene, Luis Alberto, Jorge Humberto and Cesar Raul Aranda, brother; Melchor Saenz, sisters; Estela, Josefina, and Elsa Saenz, 13 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. Visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August...
Elena Gutierrez Reyes
August 8, 2009
Elena Gutierrez Reyes, 82, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2009. She is survived by her Husband; Alfredo Reyes, Sr., sons; Alfredo Reyes Jr., and Robert Reyes, daughters Dora Luz Porras and Gloria Reyes Molinar, sisters; Soledad Gutierrez, Esther Delgado and 5 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 with a Vigil at 7 pm...
Guadalupe Aguilera
August 8, 2009
Guadalupe Aguilera, 93, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2009. Survived by her son; Daniel Aguilera, daughter; Margarita Aldaz. 8 grandchildren, and several great and great- great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m....
Carlos Jacobo
August 7, 2009
Carlos Jacobo, 44, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2009. He is survived by his mother; Bernarda Jacobo, son Charles Jacobo, brothers; Jose and Bernardo Jacobo and sisters; Martha Flores, Gabriela Baldwin, Alma Rosa Webb, Sylvia O‘Brien, Maria Banuelos and Carmen Muñoz. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 with a Vigil at 7 pm at...
Patricia "Patsy" Elliott
August 7, 2009
Patricia (Patsy) Beal Kimball Elliott passed away August 7, 2009 after a long illness. Patsy was born March 28, 1940 in El Paso, TX. She was known for her red hair and Texas twang. She graduated from Midland High school, where she met her husband, and after marriage they moved to El Paso in 1959 where their education could continue....
Arurora Apodaca Luna
August 6, 2009
Aurora Apodaca Luna passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2009 in her home. Her life totally revolved around her four children and her love for them. She is survived by her daughters Chris, Carol and Peggy and her son Rick. Also dearly beloved were her three grandchildren Ashlee, Gerard and Garrett and great grandson Gianni. Very important to her...