Obituaries

Waltraud H. Lindbloom

Waltraud H. Lindbloom

July 10, 2009

Waltraud H. Lindbloom, 76 of El Paso passed away July 10, 2009 at a local hospital. Waltraud was a beloved wife, mother, oma and great oma. She was born in Germany in 1933 but lived most her life in the United States as the devoted wife of Daniel John Lindbloom. Together they raised six children. She is preceded in death...

Esperanza Gonzalez

Esperanza Gonzalez

July 8, 2009

Esperanza Gonzalez, 90, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2009. She had recently been resideing in Fredricksburg, Va. She is survived by her Sons; Agustin G. Martinez and Hugo R. Martinez and 5 grandchildren. Mrs. Gonzalez will have Visitation from 4-9 pm on Sunday, July 12, 2009 with a Vigil at 6 pm followed by a Scripture Service at 7...

Maria Almada

Maria Almada

July 8, 2009

Maria Almada, 80, Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm, Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-West, Chapel of Remembrance with a Vigil at 6:00pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, July 13, 2009 at St. Jude’s Catholic Church. Interment to follow Memorial Pines Cemetery. Survived by her sons: Eduardo, Miguel Angel and Aurelio...

Jesus Maria Cano

Jesus Maria Cano

July 8, 2009

Jesus “Jesse“ M. Cano, 82, Interment: Private. He is survived by wife, Byong Ye Brown-Cano. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Maria R. Wagner

Maria R. Wagner

July 7, 2009

Maria R. Wagner, loving wife, mother and sister entered into eternal rest on July 7, 2009. She is preceded in death by her father and brother; Jose C. Gonzalez. Left to cherish in her memory is her loving husband Mr. James F. Wagner, sons; James F. Wagner Jr. and Timothy R. Wagner, daughters; Alicia Yvette Johnson, Patricia Wagner-Mayes, mother; Maria...

Agapito Navarrete

Agapito Navarrete

July 6, 2009

Agapito Navarrete, Our Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend went to be with our Lord on July 6, 2009 at the age of 88. He was born in Mesa, Arizona but was a life long resident of El Paso, Texas. He is a Veteran of the US. Air Force and served during WWII. He is survived by his loving wife...

Miguel "Mickey" Solis

Miguel "Mickey" Solis

July 5, 2009

Miguel "Mickey" Solis Obituary. Miguel "Mickey" Solis was born on October 21, 1940 in El Paso, Texas. He passed away in a motor vehicle accident on July 5, 2009 at the age of 68. Miguel Solis grew up in the Sherman housing projects and the area referred to as "La Roca." He was a proud graduate with honors from Jefferson...

Greig Stephen McAfee

Greig Stephen McAfee

July 5, 2009

Greig Stephen McAfee, 54, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2009. He is survived by his Parents; John and Billie McAfee, brother; Brian J. McAfee, sister; Lisa McAfee(Bill) Lawson, nephews; Kevin and Kyle Lawson, niece; Kelsie Lawson. Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. Interment will be held private....

Betty Ann Sellers

Betty Ann Sellers

July 5, 2009

Betty Ann Sellers was born in Simpsonville, South Carolina on December 20, 1930 and went to be with our Lord on July 5, 2009 peacefully, in the company of her adoring family. Betty Ann was preceded in passing by her beloved husband, Robert “Jim” Sellers just a short year ago. She is survived by her three children, Deborah Nelson, Robert...

Jane Hammond

Jane Hammond

July 4, 2009

Jane Hardwick Hammond, 76, born April 30, 1933, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Dr. Robert S. and Dorothy B. Hardwick, died in El Paso on July 4, 2009, after a thirteen-month battle with pancreatic cancer. From age 14 she enjoyed singing as a soprano soloist in many different churches. Jane graduated from high school in Longview, Texas and received her Bachelor’s...

Carolina De la Rosa

Carolina De la Rosa

July 4, 2009

Carolina De la Cruz, 76, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2009. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son; Arturo De la Cruz.She is survived by her husband; Pedro De la Cruz, sons; Pedro De la Cruz, Alfredo De la Cruz and Hector De la Cruz, daughter; Estela...

Juanita Kaplan

Juanita Kaplan

July 4, 2009

Juanita Kaplan of El Paso, TX, beloved wife and mother, passed into paradise on July 4, 2009 at the age of 55. She was the purest, most selfless of souls and deeply touched the lives of everyone around her. Her final days were spent surrounded by loving family and friends, and she will be sorely missed. In life, her cheerful...

Sadako Welch

Sadako Welch

July 3, 2009

Sadako Welch, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, July 3, 2009. “Susie” was born in Kyoto, Japan on January 23, 1932. She came to America at the age of 25 years old and became an American citizen at the age of 36 years old. She became a resident of El Paso, Texas...

Salvador Lucero

Salvador Lucero

July 2, 2009

Salvador Lucero, 76, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2009. He is survived by his wife: Maria Hermina Lucero, sons; Robert Lucero, Edwardo Lucero, and Noel Fernando Lucero, daughters; Hilda, Rosie, Irma, Sandy and Gloria, brother; Leo Lucero and sisters; Christina Ramirez Lucero. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Monday, July 6, 2009 with a Vigil at 7 pm...

Charles Walker

Charles Walker

July 2, 2009

Charles Walker, 67, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2009 in El Paso, Texas. He was a born in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Mr. Walker was a longtime resident of El Paso and a Retired Chief Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army. Survived by his loving wife, June Walker; sons, Charles Edward Walker, Paul Ray Walker, Thomas Walker, and David Wayne Walker....

Jacqueline K. Smith

Jacqueline K. Smith

July 2, 2009

Jackie Smith, devoted wife, mother and grandmother left us peacefully. An Air Force Veteran, an Army wife, Jackie tirelessly put herself aside so that she may do for others. She was a member of the LAMOPH Chapter 393 and served as its President. She volunteered countless hours for the VA and many other causes. She is predeceased by her loving...

Juana C. Rodriguez

Juana C. Rodriguez

July 2, 2009

Juana C. Rodriguez, 89, passed away Thursday, July2, 2009. She is survived by her sons; Antonio, Jose and Efren Rodriguez, daughters; Consuelo Rodriguez-Rodriguez, Raquel Rodriguez-Armendariz, Mague Rodriguez-Bostick, Maria de Jesus Rodriguez-Ponce and Maria Amparo Rodriguez-Lucero, brothers; Agustin and Antonio Candelas and sister; Ana Maria Candelas, 45 grandchildren 20, great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Sunday...

Humberto Corralejo

Humberto Corralejo

July 2, 2009

Humberto Corralejo, 61, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2009. He is survived by his sons; Ismael, Fernando, Ernesto and Bernardo Corralejo, daughter; Socorro Corralejo, brothers; Armando, Placido Jr., Victor and Francisco Corralejo, sister; Armida C. Quintero, and 10 grandchildren. Memorial Service will be at 7:30 pm Monday, July 6, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home East, 750 N. Carolina Dr....

Thomas Varkonyi

Thomas Varkonyi

July 2, 2009

Thomas Leslie Varkonyi, 64, passed away July 2, 2009. He was a Hungarian immigrant, Vietnam Veteran, loving father, owner of Metal Recycling Co. and Computerline Int., fiercely patriotic, and lover and resident of El Paso for 40 years. He is survived by his four children; sons, Thomas F., Robert E., Miguel A., and daughter Lorenna E.; and five grandchildren, Julianna,...

Hernandez, Octaviana & Lopez, Maria De Jesus

Hernandez, Octaviana & Lopez, Maria De Jesus

June 29, 2009

Octaviana C. Hernandez was born on March 22, 1939 predeceased by husband Cecilio Hernandez and daughter Maria D. “Paty” Lopez. Octaviana is survived by her 6 children Cecilio Hernandez, Miguel Hernandez, Magdalena Rodriguez, Marcos Hernandez, Blanca Cabrera, and Margarita Salas, 28 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, 1 great great-grandchild, 5 brothers, 1 sister and many nieces and nephews. Maria D. “Paty”...