Obituaries
Micaela M. Oaxaca
June 22, 2009
Micaela M. Oaxaca, 98, Visitation: 9:00 am-10:15 am, Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10:30 am, Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by daughters, Guadalupe Rubio, Maria A. Sapien and Maria Gonzalez. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Alfredo Soto
June 22, 2009
Alfredo “Freddy” Soto, 58, passed away June 22, 2009 after a two-year battle with cancer. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, an avid golfer, photographer and a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Class of ’69. Survivors of his devoted family are wife, Anna Soto, daughter, Lynette Montes and husband Agustin Montes, daughter-in-law, Cory Soto, sister, Celia Zarate...
Juan Leon
June 22, 2009
Juan León is survived by his devoted wife of forty-one years, Consuelo León. His mother, Beatriz Carrasco. His daughters, Patricia Pedregon, Veronica Gallegos and Ceci León. His grandchildren: Aaron Gallegos, Alexis Pedregon, Denise Gallegos, Andrew Pedregon and Brianna Aldaco. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Dad you are our hero! You will always be in our...
Martha Ann Leitch
June 21, 2009
Martha Ann Leitch was born on July 17, 1934 and was called to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 21, 2009. She resided in El Paso, TX were she filled the loving roles of a mother, daughter, sister, wife, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was the heart of her family and left behind a wealth of happy memories. She...
Gerardo Bueno Madrid,
June 21, 2009
Gerardo “Yuma” “Jerry” Madrid, Jr., 49, passed away the morning of June 21, 2009. Visitation: The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home on Resler, El Paso, Texas with a Prayer Service at 6:30 pm. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Sunset Funeral...
Santos Valdillez
June 21, 2009
Santos Valdillez, 83, Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-West, Chapel of Remembrance with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 am, Friday, June 26, 2009 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. Survived by her sons,...
Dolores T. Orrantia
June 21, 2009
Dolores T. Orrantia (Lolita) was born on April 20, 1933 in Chihuahua, Mexico to the late Inez Paniagua. She passed on Sunday June 21, 2009 and is now with God. She received her education in Mexico, worked at a few doctors offices and Casas de Cambio. She then met her husband and emigrated to the United States to marry and...
Ruben Troncoso
June 20, 2009
Ruben Troncoso, 31, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2009. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso. Ruben was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother; Mercedes H. Jimenez and paternal grandfather; Rodolfo Troncoso Sr. He is survived by his parents; Rodolfo and Maria Troncoso, his paternal grandmother; Elvira Troncoso and maternal grandfather; Pedro C. Jimenez. Visitation will be...
Mary J. (Nena Ybarra) Gatewood
June 18, 2009
Mary (Nena Ybarra) Gatewood, 82, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009. She was born in El Paso and attended Bowie High School. She recently returned to El Paso after residing in California for 30 years. She is survived by her daughters; Martha Martinez and Rebecca M. Gatewood, sister; Irma Ybarra along with 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service/...
Alma Gabriela Lopez-Alvarado
June 18, 2009
Alma Gabriela Lopez Alvarado, 48, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009. Survived by her husband; Manuel Lopez Alvarado, son; Adrian Nolasco, daughter; April Nolasco, brothers; Jose, Sergio, Eddie, Tino, and Lamberto, sisters; Sandra, and Gloria, 2 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Vigil and Funeral Mass...
Elizabeth Singleton
June 18, 2009
Elizabeth Singleton, 70, Visitation: 5:00-8:00 pm, Monday, June 22, 2009, at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Graveside Service: 9:00 am, Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by husband, James Singleton; son, John H, Gray; daughter, Annette Bixler; and brothers, Bob and Jim Nolen. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
Hector Ramirez
June 18, 2009
A man of many hats, literally, Hector Ramirez entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 18, 2009. He began his life in south El Paso on August 7, 1947. After graduating from Jefferson High School 67’ he served the army during the Vietnam War. He graduated with a business degree from UTEP where he met the love of his life, Connie....
Juan Armendariz
June 18, 2009
Mr. Juan Armendariz, 61, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009. He is survived by his mother; Aurelia Armendariz, son; Ricardo Armendariz and granddaughter; Sophia Armendariz. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 with a Vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Interment will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery at a later date. Services...
Herminio Cazares
June 17, 2009
Herminio Cazares, 45, visitation will be held from 2 pm to 8 pm, Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-West, Chapel of Peace with a vigil at 6 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1 pm, Monday, June 22, 2009 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley in Santa...
Mary Carolyn Knott
June 17, 2009
Sadly, our beloved Mary Carolyn Knott passed away suddenly at a local hospital on June 17, 2009. She was born in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to Isaiah Knott and Marguerite Louise Houck Knott, who preceded her in death. She attended schools in Colorado and then completed the requirements for a B.A. in Speech Therapy from Colorado State College in Greeley. In...
Gloria Espinoza
June 16, 2009
Gloria Espinoza loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, June 16, 2009. Gloria was born in El Paso, Texas on October 16, 1947. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Gilberto Espinoza. She is survived by her sons, Gilberto Jr. and wife Belky, David Espinoza; daughter, Andrea and husband Robert...
O.H. "Corkey" LaBree
June 15, 2009
O.H. “Corkey” LaBree, 72 life long resident of El Paso went to meet his Lord on Monday, June 15 after a long illness. “Papa’s finally able to fish again.” Survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty. His daughter, Penny and husband, Randy, his son, Larry and wife, Melanie and his daughter, Shari and husband, Andy, all of Houston. His...
Angelina "Kena" Garza
June 14, 2009
Angelina “Kena” Garza was welcomed into her heavenly home on June 14, 2009. She was the loving center of her family who adore her and will miss her deeply. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Francisco Garza, brother; Ruben Salcido and two sisters; Mary Valencia and Raquel Rey. She is survived by her children Richard...
Gonzalo Eduardo Hernandez
June 14, 2009
Gonzalo Eduardo Hernandez passed away on June 14, 2009. A Visitation was held from 5:00 – 9:00 pm, Friday, June 19, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 am, Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery....
Charles W. Davidson
June 13, 2009
Charles W. Davidson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, crossed over on 13 June 2009. Mr. Davidson was a WWII vet, member of B.P.O.E., 187, and American Legion Post 36. Mr. Davidson was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, June H. Davidson, left to honor his memory are his daughters, Merilee Robertson (Ron), Margaret Flores (Charles), and...