Obituaries

Jesus Aguilar

Jesus Aguilar

September 28, 2009

Jesus Aguilar, a lifelong resident of El Paso, passed away peacefully on Monday night September 28, 2009. He was born in the Segundo Barrio on December 4, 1943 attended Bowie High School, and was a retired employee of Lear Corporation after 18 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents Anastacio Aguilar and Juana Ramos. He is...

Mary Gray Sweeney

Mary Gray Sweeney

September 27, 2009

Surrounded by her family, Mary Gray Sweeney passed away in her home on September 27, 2009. A long-time resident of El Paso, she was born in Palatka, Florida. She was the daughter of Edward Wurtz Gray and Gabriella Harrison Gray. She graduated from Florida State University in 1932 and was a proud member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. She...

Mercedes "Chela" Medrano

Mercedes "Chela" Medrano

September 25, 2009

Mercedes “Chela” Medrano, 77, passed away on Friday , September 25, 2009. She is survived by husband Aurelio Medrano, sons; Antonio Medrano and Emanuel Jesus Medrano, daughters; Dora Medrano, Graciela Estorga, Rosanna Lugo, Gloria Lopez, Consuelo Medrano, and Socorro Leanos, sisters; Luz Velasquez and Bonifacia Rodriguez Robles, 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday September...

Cameron D. Burchett

Cameron D. Burchett

September 25, 2009

Cameron D. Burchett, 61 passed away on September 25, 2009 in El Paso, Texas. He was a Paramedic and Medical Instructor. Survived by his loving wife, Hilda Burchett; son, Ron Burcheett and daughter, Anna Burchett; Grandchildren, Vanessa and Kiana Burchett. Brother, Emory Burchett, and Sisters, Darlene, Charlotte and Krystal. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 pm and Vigil/Rosary at...

Jose Maria Palafox

Jose Maria Palafox

September 25, 2009

Jose Maria Palafox, Jr., M.D., of El Paso passed away peacefully on September 25, 2009. He was born in Mexico City on April 6, 1929. He is survived by his wife Maria Dolores Palafox; sons Reynaldo Nungaray, II. (Mary), Jorge Nungaray, Sr., Alexander Nungaray, Martin Palafox, and Joseph Palafox (Andrea); daughter Lisa Palafox Diaz (Ralph); grandchildren Chaz Nungaray, Reynaldo Nungaray,...

Irene Perea

Irene Perea

September 24, 2009

Irene Perea, 73, Visitation: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday, September 25, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 9:00 am, Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Christ the Savior Catholic Church. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by sons, Santiago, Carlos, and Roberto Perea; and daughters, Olivia Saenz, Sylvia Huerta, and Sandra Munoz. Services...

Oscar Eli Honig

Oscar Eli Honig

September 24, 2009

Oscar Eli Honig (1919 - 2009) Oscar Eli Honig, 90, departed from this earth on Thursday September 24, 2009. He was greatly loved by his family and will be forever missed. Mr. Honig was born on April 2, 1919 in New York City to parents David and Anna E. Honig.He graduated from Peter Stuyvesant High School at age 16 and...

Sinval Jesse Oliveira,

Sinval Jesse Oliveira,

September 24, 2009

Sinval Jesse Oliveira Jr., (77) died Thursday, September 24, 2009. He was born in New Bedford, MA on May 2, 1932 and was preceded in death by his parents, Sinval (Charlie) and Eva Oliveira. After serving in the US Air Force, he traveled world wide as an internal auditor for the federal government. In 1980 he moved from Bethesda, MD...

Consuelo "Chelo" Talavera

Consuelo "Chelo" Talavera

September 23, 2009

Consuelo ”Chelo” Talavera, 89 passed away on September 23, 2009. She was a life long resident of El Paso and a member of Saint Pius X Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Jose Talavera Jr., daughter Maria Luisa Mora, and her son; Lorenzo Talavera. She is survived by her sons; Jose Manuel Talavera, and Daniel Talavera,...

Ronald Joseph Lohmann

Ronald Joseph Lohmann

September 20, 2009

Ronald Joseph Lohmann, 70. Services are private. Survived by Tessa A. Hill and sister, Elaine Noel. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

William Bradford Smith

William Bradford Smith

September 19, 2009

William Bradford “Brad” Smith was born on June 30, 1957 and passed peacefully at home on September 19, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ruth B. Smith and Leonard “Smitty” Smith, and his brother Allen Smith. He is survived by his wife Ann Bush, daughter Anthea Sasser and sister Catherine Hair. Visitation will be from 9-10am Tuesday,...

Filimon Sanchez Herrera

Filimon Sanchez Herrera

September 19, 2009

Filimon Sanchez Herrera, 78, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2009. Mr. Herrera retired from Union Pacific Railroad after 32 years. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Elva Herrera, and parents, Tomas & Aurora Herrera. He is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Herrera of 54 years; children, Alfredo Herrera, and Cynthia Flores; grandchildren, Filimon Herrera II, Adrian Herrera,...

Christina "Tina" Rivera

Christina "Tina" Rivera

September 19, 2009

Christina “Tina“ Rivera, 20, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2009. She is survived by her Parents; Miguel and Leticia Rivera, Brothers; Miguel Jr., Carlos, and Manuel Rivera. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 pm Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas with a Vigil at 7:00 pm at San Elizario Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am...

Juana Reyes

Juana Reyes

September 18, 2009

Juana Reyes, 72, Visitation: 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 11:00 am, Friday, September 25, 2009 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment: Private. Survived by daughter, Norma Miramontes. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Jasinta Cortez

Jasinta Cortez

September 17, 2009

Jasinta Cortez, 104, Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm, Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-West with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Survived by her sons, Epifanio, Francisco, Erasmo, Andres, Tomas, Simon and Francisco Cortez; daughters, Juana Quintana and Rita Calderon. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Irene Gutierrez

Irene Gutierrez

September 15, 2009

Irene Gutierrez, 88, Visitation will be held at 5:00-9:00 pm, Friday, September 18, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-West, Chapel of Remembrance with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survived by her sons, Sergio, Rudy and Lalo Gutierrez;...

Janice F. Wessling

Janice F. Wessling

September 15, 2009

Janice Fern Wessling, has returned to our savior, September 15, 2009. She was born on October 2, 1937 in Chicago, Il. She is survived by her 3 children; Michael, David, and Lynelle, her brothers; Bob and Kent, and her 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She loved her pets, both dogs and cats. She had a wonderful loving network of...

Enrique Victoria Barajas

Enrique Victoria Barajas

September 11, 2009

Enrique Victoria Barajas, 70, Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survived by sons: Ismael, Juan and Andres Nolasco and Manuel, Armando, Enrique and Abel Barajas; Daughters: Olga,...

William H. Kelley

William H. Kelley

September 10, 2009

William H. Kelley, 80. Visitation: 5:00-8:00 pm, Monday, September 14, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Committal Service: 9:00 am, Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Maria G. Kelley; and brother, Jimmy Kelley; sister, Gene. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Evangelina Cayetano

Evangelina Cayetano

September 10, 2009

Evangelina F. Cayetano, 100. Funeral Service: 6:30 pm, Monday, September 14, 2009. Interment: private. Survived by daughters; Maria Luisa Porflit, Irma Cayetano, and Norma Armengol; sister, Gracia Hernandez. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.