Obituaries

Epifanio Sierra

Epifanio Sierra

March 14, 2009

Epifanio Sierra “Papo” passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the age of 78. Papo retired from the E.P.I.S.D. He worked for the school district for 30 years as a custodian. We will miss you greatly but the memory you left us will be on our hearts always… He is survived by his wife, Antonia...

Gilberto Romero

Gilberto Romero

March 13, 2009

Gilberto Romero, Msgt. Retired USAF. Born April 17, 1919 in San Ignacio, NM., went home to the Lord on March 13, 2009. Preceded in death by his daughter, Maria Antonia (1968), and his son, Carlos Ramon (2008). He will be greatly missed by his wife of 56 years, Juana Esther; his daughters (“the monkeys”), Amy and Toni, daughter-in-law, Carol; son-in-law,...

Mildred Jean Allen

Mildred Jean Allen

March 13, 2009

Mildred Jean Allen, 79, Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-West. Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Darrel D. Allen; sister, JoAnn McKeon. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Miguel Chavez

Miguel Chavez

March 13, 2009

You were a wonderful life long partner and a loving and caring father. Your presence will eternally be missed. We know your home and we’ll see you soon. Mr. Chavez passed away on Friday, March 13, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife; Sara Chavez; sons; Miguel Jr., and Miguel Antonio Chavez; daughters; Melissa Chavez and Bernice Nevarez; brothers;...

Alberto R. Gonzales

Alberto R. Gonzales

March 13, 2009

Alberto R. Gonzales, 76, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2009. Survived by his sons; Victor N. Gonzales, Alfonso Gonzales, and Billy Alberto Gamboa; daughters; Martha Jacobo, Laura Encina, and Neri Gonzales; brothers; Alfredo and Rodolfo Gonzales; sisters; Alejandra Arteaga, Delia Sanchez, Hortencia Rodriguez, and Aurora Ortega; 15 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m....

Claude F. Gilleland

Claude F. Gilleland

March 12, 2009

Claude Franklin Gilleland was born in Catawba, North Carolina on August 17, 1928 and went to be with the Lord on March 12, 2009. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jean A. Gilleland; sisters, Mohe Eades and Gladys Gilleland, brothers, Bill Gilleland, Henry Gilleland, Kenneth Gilleland, and Bobby Gilleland. He is survived by sisters, Lena Eades, Virginia Matthews,...

Claude F. Gilleland

Claude F. Gilleland

March 12, 2009

Claude Franklin Gilleland was born in Catawba, North Carolina on August 17, 1928 and went to be with the Lord on March 12, 2009. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jean A. Gilleland; sisters, Mohe Eades and Gladys Gilleland, brothers, Bill Gilleland, Henry Gilleland, Kenneth Gilleland, and Bobby Gilleland. He is survived by sisters, Lena Eades, Virginia Matthews,...

Maria S. Ramirez

Maria S. Ramirez

March 12, 2009

Maria S. Ramirez, 90, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Survived by her daughters; Juana Gurrola, and Socorro Tovar, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday March 15, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March...

Ruben Garcia

Ruben Garcia

March 10, 2009

Ruben Garcia, 58, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Antonia T. Garcia, sons; Ruben Garcia Jr., Sergio Garcia and Esteban Garcia, daughter; Sandra Estrada, brothers; Emilio Garcia Jr., Oscar Garcia, and 4 grandchildren . Visitation will be from 4-9 pm Friday, March 13, 2009 with a Vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral...

Alice Jean Schneider

Alice Jean Schneider

March 10, 2009

Alice Jean Schneider, 86, passed away March 10, 2009 at Providence Memorial Hospital of multiple organ failure. Her husband, Robert Donald Schneider and daughter, Col. Susan K. Schneider, USAF (Ret) were at her side. Jean married her husband, Don, in Yakima, Washington in December 1942. They moved to Eugene, Oregon with their three children in 1958 and to El Paso,...

Walter Biard Hotaling

Walter Biard Hotaling

March 10, 2009

Walter Biard Hotaling, 76, Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, March 16, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by his sons, Walter H. and Howard H. Hotaling; brothers, Howard H. and Leroy Hotaling; sisters, Norma and Della. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Gordon Sheffield Stevens

Gordon Sheffield Stevens

March 9, 2009

Gordon S. Stevens, passed away on March 9, 2009. Gordon was born on a ranch outside of Reserve, New Mexico on March 19, 1934. Gordon was a grandson of New Mexico Pioneer, Montague Stevens and was the son of George and Alice Stevens. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1951. While in high school,...

Eva Julia Perez

Eva Julia Perez

March 9, 2009

Eva Julia Perez, 76, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2009. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Enrique Perez Chavez, and her parents; Luis and Maria Prieto. Mrs. Perez is survived by her sons; Ricardo (Rosa) Perez, Enrique (Yolanda) Perez, Daughters; Rosario (Abel) Hernandez, Enriqueta (Luis) Lopez, and Maribel (Edgar) Garcia, 15 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren, cousins;...

Barbara McCall

Barbara McCall

March 9, 2009

Barbara McCall, 71, Committal Service: 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by husband, Louis McCall; son, Robert McCall; daughters, Margaret Compton, Bonnie Underhill and Barbara Bozeman and sister, Gertrude E. Righter. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Mercedes H. Bustillos

Mercedes H. Bustillos

March 8, 2009

Mercedes Hortencia Bustillos was born September 24, 1927. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso who is survived by her children; Ricardo Manuel, Maria Irma, Daniel, Juan Antonio, Eduardo Martin and Rosalinda; 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and a sister. Mercedes lived her life dedicated to her children and husband of 52 years. Her strength was a rock...

Keith R. Calpito

Keith R. Calpito

March 8, 2009

Keith R. Calpito, beloved father, son and brother, passed away March 8, 2009 at the age of 35. He was born June 10, 1973 in Germany. Keith was preceded in death by his father Gary G. Calpito. He is survived by his mother, Anita, brother, Kenneth and daughter Ariana Sanchez-Calpito. He leaves behind one nephew, a fiancé, numerous relatives and...

Felix Mediano

Felix Mediano

March 8, 2009

Felix Mediano, 79, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2009. He is survived by his sons; Raymundo, Camillo, and Juan Mediano, daughters; Maria De La Luz Mediano, Leticia Mediano, Magdalena Mediano Espino, Ana Talamantes, Martha De Anda, and Soñia Mediano, sister; Aurora Mediano, 28 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a...

Charles William Bush

Charles William Bush

March 8, 2009

Charles “Charlie” W. Bush, 77, is at peace after a long illness. On March 8, 2009, he went to be with his Lord. Charlie was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 19, 1931. He joined the US Army National Guard in 1948 and re-enlisted in the regular US Army in 1953. At the young age of 24, Charlie applied for...

Herminia Cyrus

Herminia Cyrus

March 8, 2009

On March 8, 2009, Mrs. Herminia Cyrus was called by the Lord to be reunited with her beloved husband, Roy C. Cyrus. Mrs. Herminia Cyrus was born on December 21, 1935 in Mexico. She retired from Rosa Guerrero Elementary School in 2000, where she was a food service manager for 21 years. She also worked at the Fort Bliss P.X./clothing...

Plez Zachary Paniagua

Plez Zachary Paniagua

March 7, 2009

Infant Plez Zachary Paniagua. Visitation: 9:00 am to 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Service: 10:30 am, Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by mother, Stephanie Denise Woodham; father, Plez Jonathon Paniagua. Maternal Grandparents: Tracy & Caroline Woodham; Paternal Grandparents: Julianna Messner; and Great-Grandparents: Patricia and Pablo...