Obituaries
Robert Lee Orts
June 3, 2009
Robert Lee Orts, 72, Committal Service: 10:00 am, Monday, July 13, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by daughter, Romana Lee Welch. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Braulio M. Lucero
June 3, 2009
Braulio M. Lucero, 78, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Survived by his wife; Gloria C. Lucero, sons; Raul, Miguel, and Braulio Jr. Lucero, daughters; Sylvia Muniz, Teresa Orona, Virginia Lucero, Gloria Lucero, and Elvia Truong, brothers; Prisciliano, Lucio, and Isidoro Lucero, sisters; Elvira Ortiz, and Florencia Cueto. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a...
Janice Kay Benavidez
June 2, 2009
Janice Kay Foster Benavidez, a woman of boundless creativity and remarkable inner strength, passed away June 2 surrounded by loved ones. She was 61. Like her mother, who recently preceded her in death, Janice was courageous to the end, refusing to let her joy falter as her body failed. Born October 5, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, Janice was the third...
James Leonard Dungan
May 31, 2009
James (Jim) Leonard Dungan, 57, of El Paso, Texas, beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and cousin, died on May 31, 2009. Jim was born on May 18, 1952 to Jack and Peggy Dungan. Jim grew up in El Paso and graduated from Parkland High School and continued his education at Lamar. Jim served proudly in the U.S. Army....
Juana Barron
May 31, 2009
Juana Barron, 85, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2009. She is survived by her sons; Isidro, David, Dan and Ruben Barron, daughters; Antonia and Esther Barron, brothers; Jose (Pepe), Gilberto, Marcelo and Seferino Aranda, sisters; Nena Ramirez, Rosa Aranda and Ofelia Guzman, 19 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Wednesday,...
Hillie Eugene Newman
May 30, 2009
Hillie Eugene Newman was called by the Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2009. He was born December 12, 1939 in Augusta, Georgia. Hillie was brought to Fort Bliss, TX while serving in the U.S. Army until 1973 with the Hawk Missile System. He was the manager of Kent Station in NE El Paso then he became the Service Manager of...
Charles Irvin Cook
May 30, 2009
Charles Irvin Cook, 83. Committal Service: 2:00 pm, Friday, June 12, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by sons, Charles Cook Jr. and Douglas Cook; and daughter, Kimberly Bodei. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Rawden Davis Kendrick
May 30, 2009
Rawden Davis Kendrick, 83, Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Elois Kendrick; daughter, Mona E. Plaza; sister, Annie Mae Mathews. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.
Isabel Rodgers
May 29, 2009
Isabel Rodgers, 68, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2009. She is survived by her son; Bill Mastin Jr., and brothers; Urbano, Francisco Jr. and Carlos Bustamante. Gathering of Remembrance will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2009 from 6-9 pm with a Vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Interment will be private.
Rogelio H. Rocha
May 27, 2009
Rogelio H. Rocha, 67, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. He is survived by his son; Roy Rocha Jr., daughter; Loudres, brothers; Octaviano, Pedro Jr., Alejandro and Jose Rocha, sisters; Maria de la Luz Diaz, Graciela Rocha and Lydia Jimenez and several grandchildren in California. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Monday, June 1, 2009 with a Vigil...
Ramon Cruz
May 26, 2009
Ramon Cruz, 51, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Survived by his wife; Anita Cruz, mother; Julita Quintero; daughters; Cindy Herrera, Monica, and Ana Idalia Cruz, brothers; Gerardo, Alejandro, Javier, and Sergio Cruz, sisters, Sylvia Bustamante, and Bertha Garcia. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2009...
Luis "Nando" Cortez
May 26, 2009
Luis Fernando Cortez, 73, died May 26, 2009. A faithful servant of God and beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, he was known as “Nando” by all those who knew and loved him. Nando is survived by his wife of 46 years, Maria Isabel Vasquez Cortez (Cheve); four children: Fernando, Maria Teresa, Alejandro, and Enrique; five grandchildren: Elizabeth Kelley, Cristian Nicolas,...
Charlotte Ellen Roberts
May 26, 2009
Charlotte Ellen Roberts, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 in El Paso. Charlotte was born in Joliet Ill. She was a US. Air Force veteran and served during the Korean War, during her service she received the National Defense Service Medal. She is survived by her daughters; Ginger Holt, Bonnie Roberts and Donna Roberts, sister; Marguerite Oseland ,...
Bobby G. Atkinson
May 26, 2009
Absent from body face to face with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 26, 2009. Bobby Gene Atkinson was born in Brownwood, Texas. He was preceded in death by parents, James Atkinson and Cleo Reynolds. Our family is celebrating Bobby’s homecoming into heaven! He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Mary, son, James Robert Childress,...
Felicitas "Lucia" Marquez
May 25, 2009
Felicitas “Lucia” Marquez, 67, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2009. She is survived by her sons; Joe, Ismael, and Gustavo Marquez, brothers; Mario and Marcelino Correa, 6 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00-9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes - Americas. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m....
Higinio Martinez
May 25, 2009
Higinio Martinez, 81, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2009. Mr. Martinez is preceded in death by his wife; Maria Celia Martinez, and his son Ruben Martinez. He is survived by his sons; Tino, Francisco and Gabriel Martinez, daughter; Bea Westmoreland, sister; Socorro Maciel, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a...
Juan Pacheco
May 24, 2009
Juan Pacheco, 78, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009. He is survived by his wife; Sara Pacheco, son; John Enrique Pacheco, brother; Ramon Pacheco, Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-Americas
Jessica L. Avalos
May 24, 2009
Jessica L. Avalos 24, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso, TX. She is survived by her husband; Hector Avalos, children; Lizette N. Piñon 7 years old, Esmerald J. Avalos 3 years old, Ariana R. Avalos 1 year old and Jessie Avalos 1 week old, parents; Ricardo and Virginia Pinon, grandparents; Rodolfo...
Griselda Calderon
May 24, 2009
Griselda Calderon, 71, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009.She is survived by her son; Ricardo Calderon, daughters; Gracie Duval and Rosa Moreno, brothers; Armando and Arnoldo Aguilar, sisters; Elba Ruiz, Lourdes Aguilar, 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm with a Vigil at 7 pm on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-East. A...
Amada Ramirez
May 24, 2009
Amada Ramirez, 86. Visitation: 5:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Thursday, May 28, 2009 at St Joseph Catholic Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by husband, Aurelio Ramirez; son, Larry Ramirez; daughters, Connie Frescas, Teresa Sanchez, and Esther Sang; brothers, Eduardo and Pedro Rojas and...