Obituaries

Manuel "Manny" Lopez

Manuel "Manny" Lopez

November 5, 2008

Manuel “Manny” Lopez, 39, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Survived by his parents: Armando and Maria Guadalupe Lopez, brothers: Gerardo, Fabian, and Jeremiah Lopez, sisters: Imelda Lopez, Gabriela Romero, and Susana Palacios. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral...

Sylvia B. Rivera

Sylvia B. Rivera

November 4, 2008

Sylvia B. Rivera (Silva) was born on December 3, 1952 in El Paso, TX and passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2008 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luis T. and Hortensia P. Barajas and her newborn son, Richard R. Ramirez Jr. and by other cherished family members, maternal grandparents,...

Frank Thomas

Frank Thomas

November 4, 2008

Frank Thomas, Sr., 89. Visitation: 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Graveside Service: 10:00 am, Thursday. November 13, 2008 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Sons: Clifton, Frank Jr., Terence, Michael and Kevin Thomas. Daughters: Linda S. Pope, and Karen Currey Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Leo Anderson

Leo Anderson

November 3, 2008

CW3 (Ret) Leo Anderson, born in Bigelow, Ark on Sept 24, 1921, left this earth to be with the Lord on Nov. 3rd 2008. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, he succumbed to cancer after a courageous and valiant 4 yr battle. Like the hero he was, our father fought the good fight, never wavering, staying true to...

Filomeno Edward Aguilar

Filomeno Edward Aguilar

November 3, 2008

Filomeno Edward Aguilar, 74, Visitation: 6:00 -8:00 pm, Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary at 6:30 pm. Funeral Mass at 10:00 am, Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by wife, Dorella Dee Aguilar; sons, Edward Anthony, Michael Ernest, Vincent Matthew, and William John; daughter, Elizabeth...

Ruben Nolasco

Ruben Nolasco

November 2, 2008

Ruben Nolasco, 47, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2008. Survived by brothers; Jose L. Nolasco, Oscar Nolasco and Frank Nolasco, sisters; Lorenza Ramirez, Martha Nolasco, Patricia Nolasco, Sylvia Lerma, Maria Nolasco, Estela Lerma, and Sandra Uranga. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a Vigil at 10:00 am on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Sunset Funeral...

Thomas Duane Franklin,

Thomas Duane Franklin,

November 2, 2008

Thomas Duane Franklin, Jr., 57, Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 10, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-West, Chapel of Remembrance. Survived by her daughters, Toya I. Johnson, Leilani Rapps, and Jeanette Castillo; brothers, Sid Gavin and Joe L. Simmons. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West.

Maria Del Socorro Garcia

Maria Del Socorro Garcia

November 2, 2008

Maria Del Socorro Garcia, 80, Visitation: 5:00 pm, Friday, November 7, 2008 to 9:00 am, Saturday, November 8, 2008 at El Buen Pastor. Funeral Service: 9:00 am, Saturday, November 8, 2008 at El Buen Pastor. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by sons, Raul Felipe and Jesus Fabian Garcia; daughters, Maria de Jesus Olivas, Martha G. Alonzo, Maria Eva Villalobos,...

Roberto Gutierrez

Roberto Gutierrez

November 1, 2008

Roberto Gutierrez, 73, was born on June 25, 1935 in Gomez Palacios, Durango. On Saturday, November 1, 2008, he peacefully went home to be with the Lord after a brave battle with cancer of 14 years. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of Little Flower Catholic Church. Our father was a proud Army Veteran and...

Louis P. DeFelix

Louis P. DeFelix

October 31, 2008

Louis P. DeFelix, 76. Graveside Service: 2:30 pm, Friday, November 7, 2008 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Sons: Louis DeFelix. Jr. and Steven DeFelix; Daughters: Jacqueline DeFelix and Joyce DeFelix; Brother: Richard DeFelix: Sister: Annette Devine. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Betty "Lucille" Hanson

Betty "Lucille" Hanson

October 30, 2008

Betty “Lucille” Hanson, 88, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2008. She is survived by her daughter: Lisa Quinn, sons: Chris (Debbie) Hanson, Joel (Petra) Hanson, grandchildren: Edward (Laura) Pollard, Sean Hanson, Melanie (Lars) Wicke, great grandchildren: Fynn & Zoe Wicke, and Zoe Pollard. Memorial Service will be held between 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2008...

Joan Marie Schmalfeldt

Joan Marie Schmalfeldt

October 30, 2008

Joan Marie Schmalfeldt born August 10, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN went peacefully home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Schmalfeldt, mother, Fern McCaslin, father, Jess Fryman and brother, James Fryman. She is survived by her step-father, Max “Pops” McCaslin, sisters, Margie Schroeder and Connie Bullock, three children and...

Mildred Tillman Polk

Mildred Tillman Polk

October 29, 2008

Mildred Tillman Polk, 69, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Survived by sons, Johnny Victor Swatzie, Gregory James Polk, Darcy Alphonso Polk; daughters, Beverly Locke, Tracie Lanet Swatzie, Patricia Lianna Monreal-Polk, Mildred Alicia Polk-Mason; brother, Eddie B. Tillman Jr.; sisters, Mary Doris Marshall, Adell Canty, and Edna Williams; mother, Artie Mae Mitchell and former husband, Mr. James A. Polk....

Margaret Ellen Craig

Margaret Ellen Craig

October 29, 2008

Margaret Ellen Craig passed away after a short illness on October 29, 2008. A Pennsylvania native, she spent most of the last 50 years in El Paso. She had just reached her 75th birthday on August 28. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Keith, and two of her grandchildren, Michael and Kelly. She is survived by her...

Leon Randle Flick

Leon Randle Flick

October 27, 2008

Leon, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather was born July 31, 1938 in Kingfisher, OK and passed away on October 27, 2008. Leon retired from the US Army after 20 years of service. He continued to work as a civil servant along with becoming a real estate broker and owning his own business. Leon met his wife Irma...

Charles Toynes

Charles Toynes

October 27, 2008

Command Sergeant Major Charles Toynes was born November 11, 1930, in Austin TX. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age. He graduated from Anderson High School in Austin, TX. He graduated from Parks College, at Ft. Bliss, TX in June 1992. He married Josie L. Wilson on September 26, 1948. To this union was born four children;...

Marie Jeanne Laws

Marie Jeanne Laws

October 26, 2008

Marie Jeanne Laws, 83, Visitation: 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass: 12:00 pm, Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Survived by sons, James F., George L., and Avery L. Laws; and daughters, Marie V. Cormier and Jenny...

Felix Lee Pratt

Felix Lee Pratt

October 26, 2008

Felix Lee Pratt, 59, Services are private. Survived by mother, Laura Gipson; son, Tony Alexander Pratt; daughters, Lisa Leigh Hairston and Dallas Spiller Pratt and sisters, Lorraine, Elenor, Loretta, and Shirley Gipson. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.

Enrique Soto

Enrique Soto

October 26, 2008

Enrique Soto, 69, Visitation will be from 4:00-9:00 pm, Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast with a Vigil/Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass to begin at 11:30 am, Friday, October 31, 2008 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment: Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survived by wife, Lucinda Soto; son, Jesus Soto; and daughters, Blanca L. Mizcles and...

Kelly Jamoe Myrick

Kelly Jamoe Myrick

October 25, 2008

Kelly Jamoe Myrick 1969-2008. The beloved son of Kelly Myrick Jr. and Sonia Callueng Myrick, his mother who preceded him in death. Jamoe was born in El Paso on May 28 1969 and took his spot with his mother in Heaven on October 25 2008. He was a caring father, brother and husband who left wife Rhonda, newborn (one month...