Obituaries

Carlos Acosta

Carlos Acosta

March 1, 2009

Carlos Acosta, 47, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2009. He is survived by his father; Saul Acosta, son; Jerry Acosta, daughters; Cristina Acosta, Maribel Leyva, Melissa Acosta, , Ruby Acosta, and Margarita Acosta, 9 grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Sunset Funeral...

Ernest "Pop" Gomez

Ernest "Pop" Gomez

March 1, 2009

Ernest “POP” Gomez, passed away March 1, 2009 at the young age of 90, He was born in San Antonio, TX on July 2, 1918, Pop served in the Military for 15 years and was a proud veteran of WWII. He is survived by his loving sister, Mary Rodriguez as well as several children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, His Witty...

Herbert Allan Robinson

Herbert Allan Robinson

February 28, 2009

Herbert Allan Robinson, 87, Committal Service: 1:00 pm, Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Pamela Gordon; daughter, Dianne Penni Stiemerling; and brother, Carl Robinson. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Robert R. (Bob) Koch

Robert R. (Bob) Koch

February 27, 2009

Robert R. (Bob) Koch was born in Denver, CO on January 12, 1923 and returned to the Lord on February 27, 2009. Bob was an Artist, Magician and Body Builder in his youth who also enjoyed model railroading and trains. He was stationed at Biggs Army Air Field as a Medic during WWII and remained in El Paso until his...

Roberto R. Peña

Roberto R. Peña

February 27, 2009

Roberto R. Peña (Buda) passed away February 27, 2009 at the age of 55. Roberto worked for the City of El Paso as a zoning inspector for over 20 years. Left to treasure his memory is his loving wife, Ruth, his children Mario, Marisol and Vanessa Peña; brother Leonardo; sister, Barbara P. Whitbread (William). Visitation will be at 5:00-9:00 pm...

Anthony "Tony" Tejeda

Anthony "Tony" Tejeda

February 26, 2009

Anthony “Tony” Tejeda, my dad, went to be with the Lord on Thursday February 26, 2009. His heart of gold and giving spirit will be remembered by so many lives that he touched along his journey. My dad was born in El Paso, Texas to Tillie and Antonio Tejeda. My dad never knew a stranger and cared for everyone in...

Clinton Eugene Roberson

Clinton Eugene Roberson

February 26, 2009

Clinton Eugene Roberson, 77, Visitation: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Thursday, March 5, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Funeral Service: 1:00 pm, Friday, March 6, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by sons, Richard and Ron Roberson; and daughter, Veronica Sue White. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Charles L. Lincoln

Charles L. Lincoln

February 25, 2009

Charles “Abe” Lincoln passed away Wednesday, February 25 after a courageous battle with lung cancer at the age of 78. He was born on May 6, 1930 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. His ambition led him to several careers including the Air Force, sales, owner of Leslie’s Barbeque in Van Horn and most recently at International Business College. He is survived by...

Maria Luisa Flores

Maria Luisa Flores

February 25, 2009

Maria Luisa Flores, 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2009. She is survived by her sons; Gilbert, Arturo and Jose Flores, daughters; Estela Duran, Dolores Martinez and Femma Olvera. Visitation will be 4-9 pm on Friday, February 27, 2009 with a Vigil at 7 pm at Sunset Funeral Home-East located at 750 N. Carolina Dr. Funeral Mass will be...

Maria de Jesus Martinez

Maria de Jesus Martinez

February 24, 2009

Maria de Jesus Martinez was born in Fort Hancock, Texas on April 23, 1935 and passed on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers and 6 sisters. She is survived and will be greatly missed by all her nieces and nephews. Whom she help raise and educate in the Catholic faith. Mary graduated...

Maria de Jesus Carrillo

Maria de Jesus Carrillo

February 23, 2009

Maria De Jesus Carrillo, 93, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2009. She is survived by her sons: Luis Manuel, Hector, and Humberto Montes, daughters: Margarita Zingh, Martha Montes, Belia Jobe, Armida Baray, Yolanda Carrillo, Rebecca Rodriguez, and Lily Estrada, Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2009 with...

Dimas A. Vasquez

Dimas A. Vasquez

February 23, 2009

Dimas was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father surrounded by family and friends on the 23rd of February. In his 62 years of life, he touched more than family and friends. He gave generously of his time and talents through his active involvement in such organizations as: Early Childhood Intervention, Special Olympics, Northeast Rotary Club, and was an active member...

Victor Cruz Duran

Victor Cruz Duran

February 23, 2009

Victor Cruz. Duran 29, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2009. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, TX. and a Graduate of Riverside High School where he was a member of the R.O.T.C., he was also an alter server at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Victor’s favorite music was “oldies”. He was preceded in death by his Dad; Cruz...

Crispina Gomez

Crispina Gomez

February 23, 2009

Crispina Gomez, 93, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2009. Survived by her sons; Alvaro, Armando, and Jesus Manuel Gomez, daughters; Elena Salgado, Emma Gomez, Esperanza Gomez, Olivia Campos, and Elizabeth Guerrero, brothers; Eloiso, and Antonio Zubia, 29 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 26,...

Betty Ray Roberson

Betty Ray Roberson

February 22, 2009

Betty Ray Roberson, 75, Visitation: 6:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Homes -Northeast. Funeral Service: 1:00 pm, Friday, February 27, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by husband, Clinton Roberson; and sons, Richard and Ron Roberson. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Florencio Martin

Florencio Martin

February 22, 2009

Florencio "Lencho" Martin age 67, and native of El Paso, joined the Lord in heaven on Sunday, February 22, 2009. He was a loving husband to his wife, Rosa A. Martin; a devoted father to his children, Adan Martin, Sarah Flores & Norma Pfeiffer; an affectionate grandfather to Kane Martin, Crystal Flores, David Flores, Jacob Flores, Jessey James Pfeiffer and...

Sonia Sanchez

Sonia Sanchez

February 21, 2009

Sonia Sanchez born December 30, 1968 was called up by our loving Lord on February 21, 2009. Sonia was survived by her husband, Daniel Sanchez and two daughters, Aisa Nicole Garcia and Gissele Desiree Sanchez, parents, Richard and Lucia Garcia, grandmother, Adela Alvarado, brother Rene Garcia, mother and father-in-law, Pete and Tonia Sanchez. Our beloved wife, daughter and mother will...

Michael Dave Parks

Michael Dave Parks

February 21, 2009

Michael, my angel, you’ve left us yet we can still feel you. Your life was a gift, a beacon bright and true. We will always love you. Michael D. Parks, 44, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009. He fought hard to stay with us and his reward is heaven. Michael is survived by his children, Michael and Joseph and his...

Shirley A. Rice-Parham

Shirley A. Rice-Parham

February 20, 2009

Shirley Rice-Parham, 80, passed away on Feb 20th, 2009. Shirley was born Nov 1, 1928, in Mishawaka, Indiana. She was the youngest of 3 siblings. She was married to George Rice on July 21, 1947. They moved to El Paso in 1958 where she resided and made their home of over 50 years. Her love of life resonates in her...

Kay Raymond Hermansen

Kay Raymond Hermansen

February 19, 2009

Kay Raymond Hermansen was brought to heaven by our Lord on February 19, 2009 in El Paso, Texas after battling with Parkinson’s disease. He was born on January 24, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in Holyoke, Massachusetts, raised solely by his mother, Bertha, during the great depression. As a boy he learned tap dancing and performed throughout...